Dread_Parrot
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Changed the oil in the ol' QX Last evening. Had let the dealer change it last time back in December 2011. Can't remember the miles, it was like 35xx or something.
Its close to 7 months later and it was black as coal and I said, well the miles maybe low but I don't like black-ee oil in a non-diesel, so Mobil-1 went in !
Its like 48xx or 49xx, I'd have to go look. I just didn't know what they put in it at the dealer, they are short on details.
They must have cranked on the OEM Nissan oil filter from Chiner ! That thing would not come off ! I finally used my Ridgid Tool Strap wrench to get the thing off, it was on to stay.
Part number for filter Nissan 15208-9E000 (unfortunately Chiner)
K&N oil filter HP 1010 (USA)
MOBIL one Oil Filter M1-110 (USA)
So went to autozone to get the cap wrench to fit over the Nissan filter, it has 14 flutes and is a 65mm. Well you know auto-zone, they really never have exactly what you want, but may have something close and the sales guy follows you around pleading you to buy something.
So I bought this one cap wrench for my ratchet that was allegedly 65mm, and 67mm 14 flutes, (the flats on the side of the filter).
It starts as 67mm and then narrows to 65mm.
Don't even bother buying the thing at autozone. It spun on the filter, took it back the next day. Had to use the strap wrench.
If you get the cap wrench that fits on your 3/8 ratchet, get the NAPA cap its good, fits like a glove! NAPA part number 77-3860
I put the Mobil one filter on this time, hand tighten only. Gosh, why do they over-torque them oil filters on too tight ? I got some little crush washers for the drain plug online at a Nissan seller.
Put the skid plate back on and was done, except for adding the 6.5 quarts of oil. It says 6.8 capacity in the owners manual, but I fill the filter before putting it on, so I added only 6.5 quarts. I wanted to see where it came up on the dipstick.
Then it was so clean I couldn't see it on the dipstick ! LOL I had to get my glasses. It was just at the bottom of full area. I may add just a bit more to bring it up a bit.
Have you a funnel to add your oil cause the oil filler neck is low compared to the Motor cover. Other than the dealer putting on the filter so tight it was one of the easiest to change. 14mm socket for the oil pan drain plug, 13 mm socket for the four bolts that hold the skid plate on.
Nissan was very smart, they put a little drip plate under the oil filter. they placed it right over the steering rack to protect it, so it will catch the oil when it drips from the loosened filter and route it to your pan. Very smart, attention to detail, like you would expect from a quality Japanese built vehicle.
So nice, no mess at all, plenty of room to work with. I have the 20 inch rims and raised the QX up only about 3 inches. I have flat 2x10's and a one inch thick board screwed to them and they lay flat on the floor, no way to fall and super stable. I use them for my truck.
I had $28 dollars in the oil, 6 quarts Mobil one 5w-30 synthetic, I had the other quart here at the house. I think $9 or $10 bucks in the filter ( two packs on amazon) and $9 dollars on the cap wrench from NAPA, which I will use over and over.
QX was easy to change, you can do it if you like. Hope you can use the part numbers.
Have a good one ,
Parrott
2011 QX-56 Black-ee with the 20 inch rims theater pkg with split rear seats, and saving of the upgraded exhaust, 48xx miles I think, and a solar cell for the battery charger.
Its close to 7 months later and it was black as coal and I said, well the miles maybe low but I don't like black-ee oil in a non-diesel, so Mobil-1 went in !
Its like 48xx or 49xx, I'd have to go look. I just didn't know what they put in it at the dealer, they are short on details.
They must have cranked on the OEM Nissan oil filter from Chiner ! That thing would not come off ! I finally used my Ridgid Tool Strap wrench to get the thing off, it was on to stay.
Part number for filter Nissan 15208-9E000 (unfortunately Chiner)
K&N oil filter HP 1010 (USA)
MOBIL one Oil Filter M1-110 (USA)
So went to autozone to get the cap wrench to fit over the Nissan filter, it has 14 flutes and is a 65mm. Well you know auto-zone, they really never have exactly what you want, but may have something close and the sales guy follows you around pleading you to buy something.
So I bought this one cap wrench for my ratchet that was allegedly 65mm, and 67mm 14 flutes, (the flats on the side of the filter).
It starts as 67mm and then narrows to 65mm.
Don't even bother buying the thing at autozone. It spun on the filter, took it back the next day. Had to use the strap wrench.
If you get the cap wrench that fits on your 3/8 ratchet, get the NAPA cap its good, fits like a glove! NAPA part number 77-3860
I put the Mobil one filter on this time, hand tighten only. Gosh, why do they over-torque them oil filters on too tight ? I got some little crush washers for the drain plug online at a Nissan seller.
Put the skid plate back on and was done, except for adding the 6.5 quarts of oil. It says 6.8 capacity in the owners manual, but I fill the filter before putting it on, so I added only 6.5 quarts. I wanted to see where it came up on the dipstick.
Then it was so clean I couldn't see it on the dipstick ! LOL I had to get my glasses. It was just at the bottom of full area. I may add just a bit more to bring it up a bit.
Have you a funnel to add your oil cause the oil filler neck is low compared to the Motor cover. Other than the dealer putting on the filter so tight it was one of the easiest to change. 14mm socket for the oil pan drain plug, 13 mm socket for the four bolts that hold the skid plate on.
Nissan was very smart, they put a little drip plate under the oil filter. they placed it right over the steering rack to protect it, so it will catch the oil when it drips from the loosened filter and route it to your pan. Very smart, attention to detail, like you would expect from a quality Japanese built vehicle.
So nice, no mess at all, plenty of room to work with. I have the 20 inch rims and raised the QX up only about 3 inches. I have flat 2x10's and a one inch thick board screwed to them and they lay flat on the floor, no way to fall and super stable. I use them for my truck.
I had $28 dollars in the oil, 6 quarts Mobil one 5w-30 synthetic, I had the other quart here at the house. I think $9 or $10 bucks in the filter ( two packs on amazon) and $9 dollars on the cap wrench from NAPA, which I will use over and over.
QX was easy to change, you can do it if you like. Hope you can use the part numbers.
Have a good one ,
Parrott
2011 QX-56 Black-ee with the 20 inch rims theater pkg with split rear seats, and saving of the upgraded exhaust, 48xx miles I think, and a solar cell for the battery charger.
Always afraid it is going to leak.
