INFINITI Maintenance 101: Everything You Need to Know
There's a lot that goes into taking care of an INFINITI vehicle.
For one, having the right tools for every job -- the right socket and ratchet sets, for example, plus the proper combo, torque, and impact wrenches, the screwdrivers one calls for, not to mention a hammer, pliers, a floor jack and jack stands, a ramp, a breaker bar, and flashlight or light bar, to name just a few. Having a good onboard diagnostics (OBD) tool for scanning for errors and feeding back error codes can be helpful, too; one can let you know where to look if you're having car trouble.
What goes the longest way toward a luxury car or SUV lasting decades and hundreds of thousands of miles, though? Doing what the pros at INFINITI service centers do anyway -- sticking to the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual. Ultimately, however, that can vary by INFINITI model; you'll want to check your manual for your specifics.
If you don't have one on hand, though, or you just want to read up on things, you can key a few details into this handy service schedule tool. It can pull up your ride's service info from your VIN, a spec or three, your mileage, and more.
Otherwise, here's what to do and when to do it, generally.
Your INFINITI Maintenance Schedule Made Easy
5,000 Miles
Get an oil change, change the oil filter, and do a tire rotation. Plus, flush, refill, and top off fluid levels, inspect and replace any cooling system parts you have to, check the tread depth of, the wear on, and the pressure in your tires, and change them (or adjust pressure) as needed.
10,000 Miles
Do 5,000-mile service, plus replace the windshield wipers, do a wheel alignment, inspect and (if needed) replace the brake pads and brake rotors, flush and/or refill the transmission fluid in the CVT (continuously variable transmission, if you have one), and inspect the driveshaft boots for tearing.
20,000 Miles
Do prior services, plus inspect and service the brakes, the exhaust, the steering gear and linkage, the axle, and the suspension.
30,000 Miles
Do previous services, plus replace the engine air filter and cabin air filter and, if you've got one, change the battery in your INFINITI Intelligent Key.
30,000, 60,000, and 90,000 Miles
Do most services that you've done so far again, plus get a multi-point inspection, change the engine oil filter gasket, service the fuel system, clean the terminals and cables on the car battery, adjust tension in the drive belts, and test the charging system, including the alternator. Also, flush the cooling system and replace its coolant/antifreeze, balance the wheels, inspect the exterior lights to make sure they're working right.
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