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2013 Infiniti M

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 M.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2013 Infiniti M is a passenger car paired with an automatic (S7) transmission and serviced with 6.2 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil. EPA estimates come in at 27/31/29 mpg. In reliability terms, the 2013 model year shows limited owner-reported trouble, with just one complaint on file naming the electrical system as the top concern, plus four recalls.

Model year2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy27/31/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 720 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 24F · 720 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245-50R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	1520865F0E
Engine air filter	16546EJ70A
Spark plug	22401JK01D
Battery	244101MA1A
Front wiper blades	28890JK65C alt 288903EV6A
Serpentine belt	11720EY00A
Thermostat	1305031U00 alt 2120031U03
Cabin air filter	272771ME0A alt 272771ME0C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	191.3 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	66.1 in
Wheelbase	113.8 in
Curb weight	4308 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	27 / 31 / 29 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	104 cu ft
Cargo volume	11 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the M of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.7–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.70 sec — 2011 M56 S Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2012	M35h Hybrid Sedan 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh	5.10 sec	13.60 sec	360 hp	RWD
2012	M35h Hybrid Sedan 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh	5.10 sec	13.80 sec	360 hp	RWD
2012	M35h Hybrid Sedan 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh	5.20 sec	13.90 sec	360 hp	RWD
2012	M35h Hybrid Sedan 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh	5.30 sec	13.60 sec	360 hp	RWD
2012	M37 S Sedan 3.7L V6	5.50 sec	14.00 sec	330 hp	RWD
2011	M56 S Sedan 5.6L V8	4.70 sec	13.20 sec	420 hp	RWD
2011	M56 S Sedan 5.6L V8	4.70 sec	13.40 sec	420 hp	RWD
2011	M56x Sedan 5.6L V8	4.80 sec	13.30 sec	420 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, ATF 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 Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.7
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	ATF
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	0 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.2 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	65 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	65 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	21 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	28.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	8 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	92 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	74-77 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	74-77 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Ignition Timing	10, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm
Ignition Timing	11, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.21 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.03-5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	24F

Service checks

Pressure Test	23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	18-22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Pressure Test	23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	18-22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	51.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	65.0 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	62 ft-lbs / 91 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0028 in / 0.0014 in / 0.0022 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 1.26 in / 0.63 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

1.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 8

1 ft. lbs

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

1.0 ft lbs., Step 2: 4.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 8.0

1 ft lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

21.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 14.5 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90

21.7 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

21 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 18 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90

21 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

33 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

116 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

116 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 12.00 mm from thread end and point B = 55.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.18 mm use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	75 degrees	75 degrees
3	Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order	360 degrees
4	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees	90 degrees
6	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 11.00 mm from thread end and point B = 48.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.18 mm use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	77.0 ft. lbs.	77 ft. lbs
2	Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order	360 degrees
3	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
4	95 degrees	95 degrees
5	95 degrees	95 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

5 ft. lbs., step 2: 19 ft. lbs., step 3: intake collector: 8

5 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-10

29 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

26 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

26 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 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 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 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The federal record shows that the 2003 and 2004 model years each logged two complaints, zero recalls or investigations, and a handful of technical service bulletins. For the target 2013 year, the data indicate a single electrical‑system complaint, with no crash or fire complaints reported, while recall, investigation and TSB figures are not provided. Consequently, the 2013 complaint count is lower than that of the early years, but the absence of comparable recall/TSB data prevents a full trend assessment across the generation. The lack of crash or fire complaints in 2013 is a notable positive signal. Overall, the available information suggests the 2013 Infiniti M does not exhibit evident safety concerns and appears comparable in reliability to the earliest years, though a thorough pre‑purchase inspection remains advisable.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Electrical System1

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 80 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
ITB09-063C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB10-029C	2024-05-20	Electrical System	CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…
ITB13-052E	2024-05-20	Electrical System	INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB13-006D	2024-05-20	Electrical System	CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB17-009H	2024-04-29	Visibility/Wiper	WINDOW 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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 24F battery Vehicles taking 6.2 qt Engine oil filter 1520865F0E Engine air filter 16546EJ70A Spark plug 22401JK01D Battery 244101MA1A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 M take?

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

Does the 2013 M have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the M get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 31 highway / 29 combined mpg.