2022-2026 Nissan X Trail SUV Maintenance and do-it-yourself -> Engine oil User Manual
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ENGINE OIL  
maintenance intervals or during the  
break-in period, depending on the sever-  
ity of operating conditions.  
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL  
CAUTION:  
The oil level should be checked regularly.  
Operating your vehicle with an insufficient  
amount of oil can damage the engine, and  
such damage is not covered by the warranty.  
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER  
JVM0738X  
M9R engine  
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and  
apply the parking brake.  
WARNING:  
JVM0423X  
QR25 and MR20 engine  
.
Used oil must be disposed of properly.  
Never pour or dump oil into the ground,  
canals, rivers, etc. It should be disposed  
of at proper waste facilities. NISSAN  
recommends having your oil changed by  
a NISSAN dealer.  
2. Start the engine and warm it up until the  
engine temperature reaches the normal  
operating temperature (approximately  
minutes).  
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3. Stop the engine.  
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.
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Be careful not to burn yourself, as the  
engine oil may be hot.  
4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to  
drain back to the oil pan.  
Prolonged and repeated contact with  
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.  
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.  
For M9R engine, the engine oil dipstick is  
attached to the engine oil filler cap. Open  
the engine oil filler cap to remove the  
dipstick.  
Avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If  
contacted, wash thoroughly with soap or  
hand cleaner and plenty of water as soon  
as possible.  
JVM0435X  
R9M and HR13 engine  
6. Reinsert the dipstick all the way.  
.
Store used engine oil in marked contain-  
ers out of the reach of children.  
7. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.  
It should be within the range  
.
8. If the oil level is below , remove the oil filler  
cap and pour the recommended oil into the  
opening. Do not overfill  
.
When filling the engine oil, do not remove  
the dipstick (except for M9R engine).  
9. Recheck the oil level with the dipstick.  
It is normal to add some oil between oil  
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-13  
Vehicle set-up  
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and  
apply the parking brake.  
Engine oil and filter  
QR25DE, MR20DD and HR13DDT engine:  
2. Start the engine and warm it up until the  
engine temperature reaches the normal  
operating temperature (approximately  
minutes).  
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3. Stop the engine.  
4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to  
drain back to the oil pan.  
5. Raise and support the vehicle using  
suitable floor jack and safety jack stands.  
a
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Place the safety jack stands under the  
vehicle jack-up points.  
.
A suitable adapter should be attached to  
the jack stand saddle.  
6. Remove the plastic engine undercover (if  
equipped).  
.
Remove the plastic clips from the under-  
cover.  
JVM0399X  
QR25DE engine  
JVM0372X  
QR25DE engine  
8-14 Maintenance and do-it-yourself  
JVM0421X  
MR20DD engine  
JVM0414X  
WAI0027X  
MR20DD engine  
HR13DDT engine  
Oil filler cap  
Oil drain plug  
Oil filter  
1. Place a large drain pan under the drain  
plug.  
2. Remove the drain plug with a wrench.  
3. Remove the oil filler cap and completely  
drain the oil.  
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and  
replace it at this time.  
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-15  
14. Check the drain plug for any sign of  
leakage.  
CAUTION:  
Waste oil must be disposed of properly.  
Check your local regulations.  
15. Dispose of the used oil in the proper  
manner. Check your local regulations.  
16. Check the engine oil level according to the  
proper procedure. (See “Checking engine oil  
level” (P.8-13).)  
4. Remove the plastic cover over the oil filter  
location by removing the small plastic clips  
as illustrated. (For QR25DE engine)  
R9M and M9R engine:  
5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench.  
6. Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.  
7. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface  
with a clean cloth.  
Be sure to remove any old gasket remain-  
ing on the mounting surface.  
8. Apply new engine oil to the gasket of the  
new oil filter.  
9. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resistance  
is felt and then tighten an additional 2/3 of  
a turn to secure the filter.  
Oil filter tightening torque:  
15 to 20 N·m  
(1.5 to 2.0 kg-m, 11 to 15 ft-lb)  
10. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and new  
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug  
with a wrench. Do not use excessive force.  
JVM0752X  
M9R engine  
Oil filler cap  
Drain plug tightening torque:  
29 to 39 N·m  
(3.0 to 4.0 kg-m, 22 to 29 ft-lb)  
Oil drain plug  
Oil filter  
11. Refill the recommended engine oil and  
quantity. (See “Recommended fluids/lubri-  
cants and capacities” (P.9-2).)  
When filling the engine oil, do not remove  
the dipstick.  
JVM0436X  
R9M engine  
12. Securely install the oil filler cap.  
13. Start the engine.  
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8. Apply new engine oil to the O-ring.  
After operation  
1. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.  
Install the new O-ring on the new oil filter  
element.  
2. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.  
9. Insert the oil filter element into the engine  
oil filter cover.  
PROTECT ENVIRONMENT  
It is illegal to pollute drains, watercourses and  
soil. Use authorized waste collection facilities,  
including civil amenity sites and garages pro-  
viding facilities for disposal of used oil and used  
oil filters. If in doubt, contact your local author-  
ity for advice on disposal.  
10. Screw in the oil filter cover until a slight  
resistance is felt, and then tighten the filter  
completely.  
Oil filter cover tightening torque:  
25 N·m  
(2.6 kg-m, 19 ft-lb)  
SDI2149  
The regulations concerning the pollution of  
the environment will vary from country to  
country.  
Example  
Oil filter element  
11. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and new  
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug  
with a wrench. Do not use excessive force.  
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2
3
O-ring  
Oil filter cover  
Drain plug tightening torque:  
· R9M engine  
50 N·m  
1. Place a large drain pan under the drain  
plug.  
(5.1 kg-m, 36.9 ft-lb)  
· M9R engine  
44 N·m  
2. Remove the drain plug with a wrench.  
3. Remove the oil filler cap and completely  
drain the oil.  
(4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)  
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and  
replace it at this time.  
12. Refill the recommended engine oil and  
quantity. (See “Recommended fluids/lubri-  
cants and capacities” (P.9-2).)  
CAUTION:  
13. Securely install the oil filler cap.  
14. Start the engine.  
Waste oil must be disposed of properly.  
Check your local regulations.  
15. Check the drain plug for any sign of  
leakage.  
4. Loosen the oil filter cover with a wrench.  
5. Remove the engine oil filter cover then the  
oil filter element.  
16. Dispose of the used oil in the proper  
manner. Check your local regulations.  
6. Remove the rubber O-ring from the filter  
cover.  
17. Check the engine oil level according to the  
proper procedure. (See “Checking engine oil  
level” (P.8-13).)  
7. Wipe the entire oil filter cover with a clean  
cloth.  
Be sure to remove any old O-ring remaining  
on the mounting surface.  
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-17  

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