Quick answer: Engine Oil & Filter Change on a 2017–2022 Infiniti Q60 is rated Moderate and takes about 30-60 minutes. You'll need 2 tools for this job, and parts cost about $57. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
Oil spec
3.0L twin-turbo V6 (VR30DDTT; RWD)
Capacity 5.1 qt with filter Viscosity 0W-20 Spec API SN
| Part Name |
Part Number |
Price |
Buy |
| Engine Oil (0W-20) |
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$45.00 |
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| Correct engine oil filter and drain-plug washer for 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60 |
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$12.00 |
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps carefully
1
Confirm oil specification and make the vehicle safe
The 2017-2022 Q60's 3.0L VR30DDTT takes 0W-20: 5-1/8 quarts (4.8L) on 2WD, 5-3/4 quarts (5.4L) on AWD — check your drivetrain before buying oil. Spin-on filter reached from underneath.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
The Q60's fill depends on the drivetrain — 5-1/8 quarts on 2WD, 5-3/4 on AWD — so I check mine before buying oil. The spin-on sits underneath, and I pre-fill it since it mounts upright and it's cheap insurance.
2
Warm briefly
Have a NEW drain plug washer ready — Infiniti requires a fresh gasket at every change. Stop the filter at 2/3 turn past resistance — overtightening distorts its gasket, the slow leak that shows up days later.
3
Drain the used oil and replace the filter
Remove the drain plug with a wrench and let the VR30 drain fully. Clean the plug, fit the NEW washer, and torque the plug to 25 ft-lbs (33.5 Nm) — do not exceed this. Infiniti's own service bulletin warns that overtightening loosens the threaded insert in the lower oil pan and causes leaks. Spin off the old filter, wipe the mounting surface, and confirm the old gasket came off. Coat the new filter's gasket with clean oil and tighten it 2/3 of a turn past first resistance (about 11-15 ft-lb).
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
I fit the new washer and stop at 25 ft-lbs — never more, since overtightening loosens the pan's threaded insert. I spin the new filter 2/3 of a turn past resistance with the gasket oiled, and it seals every time.
4
Install the correct oil quantity
Add 0W-20 through a funnel — start with the 2WD or AWD figure above, stopping short of full — then check the dipstick and top up to the proper range.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
The Q60's VR30 runs different fill levels between 2WD and AWD, so I start a half-quart short of the listed capacity and let the dipstick be the boss. Topping up is easy — draining an overfill from the undertray is not.
5
Check level, leaks, and service reminder
Start the Q60, check for leaks around the drain plug and filter, then switch it off and wait MORE than 15 minutes before the final dipstick check. Reset the maintenance reminder only as appropriate and record the mileage and oil grade.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Using the wrong viscosity, capacity, or filter
- • Working under a vehicle supported only by a jack
- • Reusing a crushed drain-plug washer or leaving the old filter gasket stuck
- • Over-tightening the filter or drain plug
- • Starting the engine before checking the oil level and leaks
