Infiniti QX56
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Infiniti QX56 — from 2004 to 2013.
2004–2010 Infiniti QX56
5.6L V8 (VK56DE) · 4WD
320 hp / 393 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic J ATF
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Differentials
Front fluidGL-5 80W-90
Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear fluidGL-5 80W-90
Rear capacity3 qt
Transfer Case
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity1.3 qt
Fuel
Tank28 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2011–2013 Infiniti QX56
5.6L V8 (VK56VD) · 4WD
400 hp / 413 lb-ft
Transmission
Type7-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic S ATF
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Differentials
Front fluidNissan Differential Fluid 80W-90
Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear fluidNissan Differential Fluid 80W-90
Rear capacity3 qt
Transfer Case
FluidNissan Matic S ATF
Capacity1.3 qt
Fuel
Tank26 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi