Oil and oil filter change (Nissan Terrano 1)

1. Changing the oil is the simplest operation that you can do yourself.

2. It is advisable to combine filter replacement with oil change.

3. Before starting work, prepare all necessary tools and materials.

4. Place the car on a pit or overpass.

5. Wipe the drain plug of the pan.

6. Warm up the engine.

7. The oil is changed on a fully warmed up engine.

8. Place a tray under the drain plug and release the plug.

9. Unscrew the plug, turn the plug slowly for the last few turns (photo).

10. Drain the oil into a tray placed underneath.

11. After the oil has drained, wipe the plug with a clean rag (photo).

12. Wipe the pan around the drain hole and screw in the plug. Tighten the plug securely to the specified torque.

13. Move the pan under the oil filter.







14. Using a special key, loosen the oil filter (photo). Loosen the oil filter on the V6 engine (left) and 4-cylinder (right).

15. Unscrew the filter by hand.

16. Make sure that the type and dimensions of the new filter exactly match the type and dimensions of the used one.

17. Wipe the filter seat on the cylinder block with a clean rag. Remove the gasket.

18. Lightly lubricate the rubber gasket of the new filter with engine oil (photo). Before screwing the filter in, lubricate the filter gasket with fresh engine oil.

19. Screw the filter on and tighten the filter by hand.

20. Remove the tool and lower the vehicle.

21. Fill in the oil of the required grade through the oil filler plug on the cylinder head cover.

22. First, pour in about 0.8 liters of oil, then wait a few minutes for all the oil to drain into the pan and check the oil level with a dipstick.

23. Continue adding oil in small portions until the "L" mark is reached. Start the engine so that the oil fills all the lubrication channels.

24. Stop the engine and immediately check for oil leaks, tighten the plug or filter if necessary.

25. Check the level and top up oil if necessary.

26. During several trips after changing the oil, pay special attention to leaks and check the oil level.