Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN SKYLINE Coupe (R34) 2.6 Turbo 4x4, NISSAN SKYLINE Coupe (R34) 2.5 Turbo, NISSAN SKYLINE Coupe (R34) 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN SKYLINE Coupe (R34). Tools you might need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Combination spanner #14
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 65/14F
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN SKYLINE Coupe (R34). AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Please note: all work on the car – NISSAN SKYLINE Coupe (R34) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN SKYLINE Coupe (R34). Tip:
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 2

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 3

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #14.
Step 4

Drain the used oil.

AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 5

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 6

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
Step 7

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

Step 8

Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 65/14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN SKYLINE Coupe (R34). Tip from AUTODOC:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 10

Clean the oil filter seat.

Step 11

Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 65/14F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 12

Lower the car.

Step 13

Open the hood.

Step 14

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

Step 15

Unscrew the oil filler plug.

Step 16

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 17

Insert the funnel.

Step 18

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN SKYLINE Coupe (R34). Professionals recommend:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 19

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 20

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 21

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 22

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

Step 23

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 24

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 25

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – NISSAN SKYLINE Coupe (R34). AUTODOC experts recommend:
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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