Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 2 year / 30000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN KUBISTAR (X76). Tools you might need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 66-6F
                    
                      Square oil drain plug socket No.8
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN KUBISTAR (X76). Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN KUBISTAR (X76). Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

AUTODOC recommends:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 5

Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Remove the oil pan cover.
Step 7

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 8

Unscrew the drain plug. Use square oil drain plug socket No.8
Step 9

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN KUBISTAR (X76). Tip from AUTODOC:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 10

Move the container under the oil filter.
Step 11

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 12

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.

Step 13

Unscrew the oil filter.
Step 14

Put the old oil filter in the container.

AUTODOC recommends:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 15

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 16

Remove old o-rings from the oil filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 17

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Install new O-rings (2 pieces) and a new oil filter to their mounting seats on the filter cover.

Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 19

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 20

Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 66-6F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
Step 21

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 22

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use square oil drain plug socket No.8 Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
Step 23

Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 24

Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Lower the car.

Step 26

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 27

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN KUBISTAR (X76). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 28

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 29

Install the oil filler cap.

Step 30

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 31

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

Step 32

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 33

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 34

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN KUBISTAR (X76). Tip:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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