INFINITI J30

First generation / 1996 / 4-door sedan

North America; limited presence in Japan and some export marketsAbdeckung: expanded

Year and trim selector

Choose the exact year and trim to see engine, oil and service details.

1 verified variants

1996 INFINITI J30 VQ30DE (J30)

J30 / VQ30DE / 3.0L V6 DOHC 24-valve naturally aspirated engine

Öltyp: SAE 5W-30 synthetic or conventional engine oil meeting API standardsÖlmenge: 4.2 liters (including oil filter) - service-fill capacityRelated: VQ-series engines, RE4R01A transmission

Motorcodes nach Jahr

Jahr	Variante	Motorcodes	Hubraum	Kraftstoffsystem
1996	technical-profile	VQ30DE	2960 cc	Electronic fuel injection (EFI)

Ölmenge nach Motor

Jahr	Motorcodes	Öltyp	Ölmenge	Flüssigkeit
1996	VQ30DE	SAE 5W-30 synthetic or conventional engine oil meeting API standards	4.2 liters (including oil filter) - service-fill capacity	Nissan Matic S automatic transmission fluid

Technische Daten

Motoren: VQ30DE
Getriebe: Not available, 4-speed automatic (RE4R01A) with overdrive, Nissan Matic S automatic transmission fluid
Reifengrößen: P205/60R15
Lochkreis: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
Radmoment: Verify by VIN and wheel package
Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package

Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten

Motoröl: SAE 5W-30 synthetic or conventional engine oil meeting API standards
Getriebeöl: Nissan Matic S automatic transmission fluid
Kühlmittel: 9.5 liters (approximate, includes system and reservoir)
Bremsflüssigkeit: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid

Bekannte Probleme

Premature front suspension component wear due to early model rates
VQ30DE occasional intake manifold gasket leaks
Automatic transmission shift quality deterioration if fluid not changed regularly

OBD-Zugang

OBD-Port: Driver side lower dashboard area on most OBD-II vehicles; verify by market and generation.
Sicherungskasten: Verify by VIN, market and production date.

Häufige Codes

Kompatible Werkzeuge

OBD2 scanner with live data
VIN-based service information
Digital multimeter
Basic inspection tools

Data quality and verification note

Infiniti J30 Owner's Manual 1996 - Engine and maintenance specifications
Nissan VQ Engine Technical Service Bulletins covering 1992-1997 VQ30DE applications

Wie Sie den Motorcode prüfen

Start with the VIN, registration data or manufacturer service information when exact engine identity matters.
Under-hood labels, emissions labels and service history can confirm the engine family and market equipment.
A scanner with live data can confirm ECU information and connect the vehicle profile to related OBD2 codes.

Häufige Fragen

What engine codes does the INFINITI J30 use? The INFINITI J30 profiles currently show these main engine codes: VQ30DE. Choose the exact year and trim to confirm the engine.
What oil does the INFINITI J30 use? INFINITI J30 oil specification varies by engine and market. This guide lists: VQ30DE: SAE 5W-30 synthetic or conventional engine oil meeting API standards.
What are common INFINITI J30 problems? Common checks highlighted for INFINITI J30: Premature front suspension component wear due to early model rates, VQ30DE occasional intake manifold gasket leaks, Automatic transmission shift quality deterioration if fluid not changed regularly. If an OBD2 code is present, open the related code guide.

Jahr

Variante

Motorcodes

Hubraum

Kraftstoffsystem

1996

technical-profile

VQ30DE

2960 cc

Electronic fuel injection (EFI)

Jahr

Motorcodes

Öltyp

Ölmenge

Flüssigkeit

1996

VQ30DE

SAE 5W-30 synthetic or conventional engine oil meeting API standards

4.2 liters (including oil filter) - service-fill capacity

Nissan Matic S automatic transmission fluid

Technische Daten

Motoren: VQ30DE

Getriebe: Not available, 4-speed automatic (RE4R01A) with overdrive, Nissan Matic S automatic transmission fluid

Reifengrößen: P205/60R15

Lochkreis: Verify by exact trim and wheel package

Radmoment: Verify by VIN and wheel package

Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package

Wie Sie den Motorcode prüfen

Start with the VIN, registration data or manufacturer service information when exact engine identity matters.

Under-hood labels, emissions labels and service history can confirm the engine family and market equipment.

A scanner with live data can confirm ECU information and connect the vehicle profile to related OBD2 codes.

Häufige Fragen

What engine codes does the INFINITI J30 use? The INFINITI J30 profiles currently show these main engine codes: VQ30DE. Choose the exact year and trim to confirm the engine.

What oil does the INFINITI J30 use? INFINITI J30 oil specification varies by engine and market. This guide lists: VQ30DE: SAE 5W-30 synthetic or conventional engine oil meeting API standards.

What are common INFINITI J30 problems? Common checks highlighted for INFINITI J30: Premature front suspension component wear due to early model rates, VQ30DE occasional intake manifold gasket leaks, Automatic transmission shift quality deterioration if fluid not changed regularly. If an OBD2 code is present, open the related code guide.

INFINITI J30

Year and trim selector

1996 INFINITI J30 VQ30DE (J30)

Motorcodes nach Jahr

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Technische Daten

Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten

Bekannte Probleme

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INFINITI J30

Year and trim selector

1996 INFINITI J30 VQ30DE (J30)

Motorcodes nach Jahr

Ölmenge nach Motor

Technische Daten

Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten

Bekannte Probleme