Infiniti FX50 5.0 V8 VK50VE (2010): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

Part numbers are from the manufacturer's original catalogue. Check them against your VIN before ordering.

• Lift or inspection pit (or reliable jack stands)
• socket for the drain plug
• oil filter wrench (cup-type or strap)
• torque wrench
• funnel
• drain pan of 8 L (8.5 qt) or larger
• shop rags
• gloves

1. Warm the engine up to operating temperature, shut it off, and wait 5-10 minutes so the oil drains down into the oil pan. Park the car on level ground and set the parking brake.
2. Raise the car on a lift or drive it over the inspection pit. If you remove the wheels or use jack stands, use only the factory support points and secure the car against rolling.
3. If an engine undercover is installed, remove it. Locate the drain plug on the oil pan.
4. Place the drain pan under the plug and unscrew it (wear gloves when the oil is hot, since it can be very hot). Remove the oil filler cap to speed up draining. Let the oil drain for at least 10-15 minutes.
5. Locate the oil filter, which is on the lower part of the engine. Place a pan or tray under it, because the remaining oil will spill out of the filter. Unscrew the filter counterclockwise with the filter wrench.
6. Wipe the filter mounting surface on the block. Make sure the old sealing ring has not stuck to the block. Lubricate the rubber gasket of the new filter with fresh oil and, if possible, pour a little oil into it.
7. Screw the new filter on by hand until the gasket makes contact, then tighten it about 3/4 of a turn more, or to the torque specified on the filter housing. Do not overtighten, as this makes the next change harder.
8. Wipe the area around the drain hole, fit a new sealing ring on the plug, and tighten the plug to about 30-40 N·m (22-30 lb-ft). Verify the exact value against the service manual, because stripping the threads in an aluminum oil pan is unacceptable.
9. Pour in about 6 L (6.3 qt) of oil through the funnel, wait a couple of minutes, and check the level with the dipstick. Add oil in small amounts up to the MAX mark (total capacity is usually 6.5-7 L (6.9-7.4 qt)). Do not overfill.
10. Close the filler cap and run the engine for 1-2 minutes. The oil pressure warning light should go out immediately after startup. Inspect the filter and drain plug for leaks.
11. Shut off the engine, wait 5-10 minutes, and recheck the level on a level surface. Top up to the mark if necessary.
12. Install the engine undercover and lower the car. Take the used oil and filter to a collection point for used materials. Reset the service reminder in the instrument cluster menu if it is active.

• Do not use oils that are too viscous or oils without proper approvals, since the VK50VE V8 has a complex variable valve timing system (VVEL/CVTCS) that is sensitive to oil quality and viscosity
• Work carefully, as the oil and exhaust system parts can be very hot
• If you have no experience working under a car or do not have a reliable lift, leave the job to a repair shop