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2008 Infiniti FX35/45

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 FX35/45.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2008 Infiniti FX35/45 is an SUV featuring an S5 automatic transmission and an EPA-rated 15/20/17 mpg. The vehicle requires 5.0 quarts of 5W-30 API SL engine oil. Positioned as the most reliable year in the 2004-2008 model history, 2008 saw a low of 37 owner complaints compared to a high of 141 in 2004, though it is noted for four recalls and air bags as the top complaint area.

Model year200820072006200520042003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 API SLOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/20/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 w/o intelligent Key · 550 w/o intelligent Key CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 w/o intelligent Key · 550 w/o intelligent Key CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265-50R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546V0100
Spark plug224015M014 alt 224015M016
Front wiper blades28890CG01C alt 28890CG00C
Serpentine belt11920AG900 alt 117204P10A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 212004W01B
Cabin air filter27277VS20A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 20 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 API SL engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 28.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.9
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.4 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.1 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts62-68 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 21 ft-lbs; Upper: 18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts21 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug28.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub203 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub177 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub177 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub203 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub177 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Ignition Timing12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.00-6.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35 w/o intelligent Key
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 w/o intelligent Key cca
Standard BCI Group Number35 w/o intelligent Key

Service checks

Pressure Test23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature169-174 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)51.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)51.0 psi
Engine Compression142
Engine Oil Pressure14 psi @ Idle, 43 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.010-0.013 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs / 34 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle62 ft-lbs / 122 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.339 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.339 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.26 in / 0.551 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 9-101.4 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 7-101.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6011 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114-15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9514–15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., step 2: 9033 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
169 ft. lbs., step 2: 9069 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
172.0 ft. lbs.72 ft. lbs
2Loosen all bolts completely in order.
329.0 ft. lbs.29 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
172.0 ft. lbs.72 ft. lbs
2Loosen all bolts completely in order.
332.0 ft. lbs.32 ft. lbs
460 degrees60 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
15 ft. lbs., step 2: 21 ft. lbs., step 3: intake collector: 85 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124-28 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9524–28 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 3,750 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 3,750 mi. The big-interval services (every 3,750 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 3,750 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Within this five-year federal record, both owner complaints and recalls trend sharply downward from the 2004 launch: complaints fall from 141 to 37, and recalls drop from 7–9 in the early years to 4 in 2007–2008. The 2008 model sits at the low point of that arc, posting the fewest complaints (37), the fewest recalls (4), and just one investigation, while TSBs remain roughly flat at 77. Its top complaint category is air bags with 17 reports—nearly half of all 2008 complaints—followed by “Unknown or Other” at 5, and visibility/wiper and exterior lighting tied at 2 each; the data lists 2 crash-related complaints and 0 fire complaints, but does not specify root causes. Because 2008 carries the lowest combined complaint and recall volume of this generation, it appears to be the most statistically settled year shown, though the concentration of air-bag reports means a pre-purchase airbag-system and recall-history check is warranted. Overall, this is a relatively good year to buy among these model years, provided the airbag concerns are verified.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
77
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
37
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 37 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags17
Unknown Or Other5
Visibility/Wiper2
Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 77 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB10-029C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…
ITB13-052E2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB13-006D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB17-009H2024-04-29Visibility/WiperWINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2008 FX35/45 take?

5.0 qt of 5W-30 API SL, per the factory manual.

Does the 2008 FX35/45 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the FX35/45 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.