How to Change Oil and Filter on a Nissan Navara D40

On the Nissan Navara D40 (2.5 dCi YD25 engine), the oil change requires about 7 litres of oil (the total capacity is 7.4-7.6 litres with filter). Use a 5W-30; if a DPF is present, use a low-SAPS ACEA C3 oil. You will need a 14 mm socket for the drain plug, an oil filter wrench, a torque wrench, and a container.

Warm up the engine, open the drain plug (14 mm), and let the oil drain out. The filter is in a difficult position: it is located on the side of the engine, under the fuel filter. The easiest way to access it is to remove the fuel filter from its bracket (two 12 mm nuts) to free up space, or access it from the wheel arch.

Unscrew the old filter, clean the seat, lubricate the seal of the new one, and screw it in by hand. Tighten the drain plug to 25 Nm. Pour in about 7 litres of oil, check with the dipstick, and top up to the correct level.

Start the engine, turn it off, wait, and check again. To reset the service light: turn on the ignition, press and hold the trip odometer button (on the right side of the dashboard) until the spanner icon flashes, then scroll to the desired interval (e.g., 10,000 km) and wait for confirmation.

The oil filter on the D40 is notoriously difficult to reach. If you can't access it from above, try from the right front wheel arch (removing the plastic cover) or from underneath with the vehicle raised.