Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Infiniti M56 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 5.10 OZS. | 0.15 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.21 LBS. | 0.54 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 10.63 QTS. | 10.05 L | NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic S | Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and Automatic Transmission durability, and may damage the Automatic Transmission. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front | 0.69 QTS. | 0.65 L | Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, SAE 80W-90 | For hot climates, SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures always above 32Deg.F (0Deg.C). | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Front | 0.69 QTS. | 0.65 L | Genuine NISSAN Hypoid Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 | For hot climates, SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures always above 32Deg.F (0Deg.C). | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 1.19 QTS. | 1.12 L | Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, SAE 80W-90 | For hot climates, SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures always above 32Deg.F (0Deg.C). | S | |
| Engine Coolant | Reservoir only. | 0.88 QTS. | 0.83 L | 50/50 mixture of NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent and demineralized or distilled water | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | w/Reservoir | 11.50 QTS. | 10.88 L | 50/50 mixture of NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent and demineralized or distilled water | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Dry Engine | 7.63 QTS. | 7.22 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | S | ||
| Engine Oil | RWD | w/Filter | 6.38 QTS. | 6.03 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | S | |
| Engine Oil | RWD | w/o Filter | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 20.13 GALS. | 76.2 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.13 QTS. | 1.06 L | Genuine NISSAN Power Steering Fluid or equivalent | DEXRON VI type ATF may also be used. | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 1.07 QTS. | 1.01 L | Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic J | Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive ability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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