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.
2012 Infiniti M35hFACTORY 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 | POE ND-OIL 11 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.21 LBS. | 0.54 KG | HFC-134a (R-134a) | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 7.38 QTS. | 6.98 L | NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic S | Using Fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in drive ability 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 | 1.20 QTS. | 1.13 L | API - GL-5 Synthetic Gear Oil SAE 75W-90 | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | Reservoir only. | 0.88 QTS. | 0.83 L | Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent | High voltage Cooling System: With reservoir tank: 2.75 qt. Reservoir tank: 0.5 qt. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | w/Reservoir | 9.13 QTS. | 8.64 L | Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent | High voltage Cooling System: With reservoir tank: 2.75 qt. Reservoir tank: 0.5 qt. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 5.13 QTS. | 4.85 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.88 QTS. | 4.61 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Overhaul | 5.75 QTS. | 5.44 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 17.88 GALS. | 67.68 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | 0.57 QTS. | 0.53 L | Genunine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent | Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly. | 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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