Nissan Murano Oil Change Third Generation

Changing the oil on a 2016 NIssan Murano with a 3.5 VQ series V6 engine. Guide applicable for third generation Murano (2014/15 to present). Video made in 2019. Complete Guide including special part requirements and no spill oil filter removal.
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Oil Filter: amzn.to/2JN7gMs
Push Rivet for Oil Pan Cover: bit.ly/2Y3Vv9Q
Push Rivet for Wheel Well Cover: bit.ly/2Y3Vv9Q
Crush Washer: amzn.to/2XSkq4Y
Pinch Weld Protector Pad: amzn.to/2Y0AAJH

[@angelcanales1116]

Great vid bro. Thanks. Done almost all my oil changes for years but when its my first time touching a car I like to do my research so I don't run into any shitty surprises. Thank you

[@FastFixYouTube]

Absolutely! Same on my side. Glad this helped. I appreciate the comment.

[@jimo1643]

Thanks You. Our 2015 Murano just went off warranty so decided to do this myself. Should have watched this before I drained the oil - have to wait till next year to replace the crush washer. I was able to change the oil filter on ramps without removing the wheel. Yes, it was messy but I wiped it all down when finished. The links are awesome too!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Yup, exactly why I’m doing oil changes on mine as well. Every once in a while we’ll get a coupon for a cheap oil change from the dealership, but more often than not I’m doing it myself. Don’t sweat the crush washer. If it’s not leaking now, it’ll probably be good until the next change. Thanks for the comment!

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Beautiful Murano!

[@lee5236]

Great video, keep up the good work!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Thank you! I appreciate that 👍

[@josephaguilar9105]

Thank you. Very thorough video!

[@FastFixYouTube]

You are welcome!

[@rkgsd]

You absolutely do not need to remove the wheel. Just turn the wheels completely to the right.

[@FastFixYouTube]

True, you can do it without removing the wheel, but I’ve found just getting it out of the way makes everything else easier. Just my opinion.

[@mstr_plt]

Nissan is METRIC. 21mm for the lugs and 14mm oil pan drain plug.

[@hardcorehardy5997]

Awesome, thanks!!!

[@11sgsg1]

Great video, thank you!

[@FastFixYouTube]

You’re welcome!

[@redfirekla]

Beautiful car I really like the silver one best small suv car look ever, thanks for the great video the oil change process wheel plus covers completely turns me off from buying this thing... glad I watched this.

[@FastFixYouTube]

I hear ya. I’ve got to assume the oil change process isn’t great on any newer vehicle, but I could be wrong. Good luck in your vehicle search!

[@redfirekla]

@@FastFixKZbin thanks on new elantra sedan its super easy but yeah the murano seems to be a bit complex but definitely the best looking suv. I hear a lot of bad things about the cvt transmission going out as well after 140k but I think being Japanese made it should be ok if u drive it gently

[@oneofgodsi3494]

Great video and thanks!! 🎉

[@FastFixYouTube]

You’re welcome!

[@ijazmohammed588]

Great vid

[@FastFixYouTube]

Thank you!

[@mydangkaraoke]

great video

[@FastFixYouTube]

Thanks! I appreciate your comment 👍

[@MrLuuphan]

There is a jack point in the middle just behind the front bumper to jack the whole front end up then put 2 jack stand in both side where you showed in your video and you don't have to take off the wheel, after the wheel in the air just use your arm to turn the wheel outward to access the oil filter plastic panel.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Oh nice! I will give that a try next time. Thanks for the info!

[@dwightpilkilton7870]

Thanks changing mine tomorrow and this will save time

[@amerigovespucci4076]

Excellent video. Only thing I might add is to wipe the baseplate before installing the new oil filter.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Agreed! I appreciate the comment!

[@amerigovespucci4076]

Any suggestions to improve the handling of my 2020 Murano SV????

[@RolfAnthonyYoung]

Thank You! 🤩👍

[@FastFixYouTube]

You're welcome!

[@PowerWash2022]

Your 1/8 quart is for the oil filter. What I do is buy the five quart jug with 1 single quart (1 single quart will last 5 oil changes) I use the single to fill the filter and the 5 in the engine haven't had a issue, I change it every 4k. Same process used for the last 50k miles

[@FastFixYouTube]

Yes, excellent plan. That works 👍

[@MikeySee563]

Nice video thank you. Question...where exactly did you put the jack stands underneath the car?

[@FastFixYouTube]

I used the frame rail which is close to the Jack point. Just make sure you don’t use the floor pans or any thin metal areas. Ideally you’ll use the frame or pieces bolted to/welded to the frame that are also heavy gauge metal.

[@ijazmohammed588]

Great 👍.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Thanks for the comment!

[@kevinsparkas9908]

Nice video sir, keeping it clean and simple. Why couldn’t Nissan put a door for the oil drain. Poor engineering.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment and I agree that changing oil should be easier on this vehicle.

[@allen9818]

Amazing video, well explained and thorough. Thank you so much!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PCRogerTV]

How tight do you tighten the drain plug? I know people who have stripped them so I'm always a little paranoid

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. Just snug it up then tighten a little beyond that point…maybe a quarter turn or less. If you want to be precise, a torque wrench is the way to go, but most people don’t go that far.

[@olegshilov9700]

СПАСИБО 👍

[@FastFixYouTube]

You’re welcome!

[@miguelvelazquez2649]

First time ever owning a nissan. Are they all this complicated?lol on my Silverado I just drain the oil, replace the filter and add new oil. I hate that you gotta remove the tire, remove some covers and you gotta sideways filter that can potentially leak on other parts.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Miguel Velazquez I hear ya! This is the most complicated oil change apart from a super car in my opinion. There’s a comment at the bottom of this feed where a guy suggests turning the tire out by hand then accessing the filer. I’ve never done it that way, but I’m going to try next time. Maybe try it too and let me know how it goes. Check out the comment. It should be the last one in the feed.

[@PawelRaszewski]

@Fast Fix what do you do with the old oil? just dump it into a drain on a street? I only recently moved to the US so this is a serious question. I see it's normal to dump used AAA batteries to trash whereas in Europe you have put them into special recycling boxes you find in every supermarket.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. Dumping oil down the storm drain is not only wrong, but also illegal. Depending on where you live, you could face large fines and even jail time. Fluids that go through the storm drain network ultimately drain to the environment. They do not get treated like sewer waste. It’s easy however, to get rid of your oil. Just capture it in an oil pan and bring it to any auto parts store. Most will take the oil go free and dispose of it for you. I wish the U.S. did something similar with batteries, but it’s always up to us to personally recycle the smaller batteries and finding places to do that is scarce at best. Anyone with knowledge about that please feel free to comment below. Thanks for the question!

[@PawelRaszewski]

I wasn’t going to dump the oil to the drain to be clear. Thanks for your answer. I checked with AutoZone and they can take the old oil from me.

[@FastFixYouTube]

@@PawelRaszewski Excellent! 👍

[@PCRogerTV]

Do you have the sizes of those Dorman push plugs or a Dorman part #? The site you link to wants over $20 for shipping. thanks

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. No, I don’t. But the part numbers should be listed on the site that I linked.

[@PCRogerTV]

@@FastFixKZbin Those apparently are not Dorman part numbers... thanks anyway

[@shawncrawford5683]

There is no need to take the tire off, you can reach the filter by slipping you arm in between the plastic cover.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Yes, true. That’s how I do it now…thought it would be easier for the viewers by removing the tire, but more work is not easier. Thanks for the advice 👍

[@user-me4ip7uh4m]

I know that Nissan Murano engine oil is 4.6 liters including oil filter, but the service center puts 4.8 liters to 4.9, so did you put only 4 liters? Should I check the engine oil at cold time or 10 minutes after driving?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. I put in 4.8-.9 which is 5 1/8 quarts

[@user-me4ip7uh4m]

@@FastFixKZbin Thank you.

[@jorchtxp]

1:56 I cant to see the crush washer type to buy at nissan. can you tell me what kind is it?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. I put a link for the crush washer in the description and I'll paste it here too. Thanks for the question! amzn.to/2XSkq4Y

[@toml5637]

@@FastFixKZbin I found them on ebay 10 for about $8. cheaper if ordered from china, but I'm not buying from china if possible.

[@karensavage2445]

what menu do you use to keep the oil information on?

[@FastFixYouTube]

I’m not sure if you can keep the oil info on at all times. You can however, set mileage as to when the notification goes off.

[@artsoto5459]

The 2017 murano calls for 5.1, does that .1 matter?

[@FastFixYouTube]

If you short the engine .1, you’ll be perfectly fine. Get as close as you can, but you’ll be okay. 👍

[@john1240able]

Do you have used 0w20 or can used 5w30 motor oil in it.

[@FastFixYouTube]

In my opinion, using manufacturer recommended oil is imperative to the optimal performance of the engine. For example, viscosity grade refers to how well oil flows at different temperatures. So, engine temp ratings need to align with the viscosity rating of the oil. Just my opinion and using a different grade oil a few times shouldn’t matter much in the long run.

[@FastFixYouTube]

@@rkgsd yes, we agree

[@rkgsd]

The engineers specify which oil their creations are to use for a reason.

[@genekhuc8824]

why even used the jack? is there a point? it only dropped like 3"....

[@FastFixYouTube]

Yeah, the jack help a lot. The car sits pretty low and i’d need to loose about 100lbs to skinny my way underneath with no jack. That ain’t happening. Take care and thanks for the question.

[@johnmiller9219]

where do you place the jackstand?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. There are frame rails behind the front wheels almost underneath the drivers and passenger seats. There are other spots as well. Basically, you’ll want to find a spot that’s welded or strongly bolted to a frame component. Thin metal or the floor pan is a big no no. Hope that helps.

[@johnmiller9219]

@@FastFixKZbin Thanks my friend

[@FastFixYouTube]

John Miller you bet! 👍

[@williamguzman4068]

this year use 0w?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello, yes. This car uses 0W-20. Thanks for the question.

[@Lionheartgirl]

Do you have to remove the tire?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. No, you don’t have to remove the tire. Just crank the wheel to right and you’ll be good. It was easier to film with the tire off.

[@Lionheartgirl]

@@FastFixKZbin thank you so much!!!!!!!

[@user-uc9px1iu2m]

Decent video, but you’re making a big mistake using a Fram filter. They are made of cardboard and will breakdown sending that material into your engine. Spend the extra couple bucks and get your filter from Nissan

[@FastFixYouTube]

Nah, I’ve been using Fram since I was 15. Never had a problem. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@adonisman808]

So never mind checking your dipstick hun??

[@FastFixYouTube]

I take your point, but Nah. Oil goes out. Oil goes in. 👍

[@jtomtl]

The plastic cover is useless, easy to break and troublesome to remove for oil change, just take it off... car will run fine without it

[@FastFixYouTube]

True, but won’t be as well protected from the elements.

[@jtomtl]

@@FastFixKZbin right… maybe buy a spare one just in case the old one breaks?

[@lasom5540]

The only thing he know how to do is rev his engine.....🤣

[@zachf355]

next time prime the filter and clean the rubber contacts

[@FastFixYouTube]

How to you prime a filter that’s installed horizontal?

[@spartty]

I think he wants you to put a little in it, let it sit and get absorbed, then put it on. Don’t know how much oil would need to be placed, where it’s all absorbed and won’t leak out when trying to install horizontally, but I’m guessing that’s what he wants. Love the video by the way. Awesome to know how to get it done yourself if you really need to. But my Nissan dealership charges $15 with your own oil and filter and it’s the only time I take my 2018 Murano to the dealership for a multipoint inspection and checkup so I let them handle the oil change every six months (usually less than 5000 miles for me).

[@PCRogerTV]

@@FastFixKZbin I always pour some in, let it soak in to the filter element, but not enough to run out when horizontal

[@SuperCapljinac]

I like you video,but you bin using garbage oil filters

[@FastFixYouTube]

Ehh, they seem to work just fine

[@toml5637]

you lost me when I saw you were using a fram oil filter!! worst filter out there. watch some vids on youtube. Also, DON'T remove the dipstick when filling, oil WILL leak out and down side of engine.

[@FastFixYouTube]

I’m starting to hear bad reviews about the Fram filters and honestly it’s new to me. I’ll do some research, but I’ve been using them for as long as I can remember. It’s worth investigating though. And agreed with the dipstick suggestion. Thanks for the comment.