Infiniti FX3 2003 5 3.5 i V6 24V 2WD

Infiniti FX 2003 3.5 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Infiniti FX3 2003 5 3.5 i V6 24V 2WD has been produced from January, 2003 to January, 2008. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 280 horsepower on 6200 rpm and torque 366 Nm (Newton metres) on 4800 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available.
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This Infiniti FX 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.

Infiniti FX3 2003 5 3.5 i V6 24V 2WD has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Infiniti FX3 2003 5 3.5 i V6 24V 2WD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 221 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Infiniti FX3 2003 5 3.5 i V6 24V 2WD fuel consumption is 12.1 litres per 100km (8.3 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Infiniti FX 2003 - 2008 version, city fuel economy - 13.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 10.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 90 litres or 23.78 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Infiniti FX version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Infiniti FX 2003 35 3.5 i V6 24V AWD AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 12.7 litres per 100 km.
Infiniti FX 3.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Infiniti FX 2003

Infiniti FX3 2003 5 3.5 i V6 24V 2WD technical data

Model: Infiniti FX35 3.5 i V6 24V 2WD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2003. January ... 2008. January 
Engine: 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 280 HP ON 6200 RPM Torque: 366 NM ON 4800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 221 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.1 (combined) 13.9 (urban) 10.2 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres (23.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.81m (length) 1.93m (width) 1.65m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 776 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1826 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2340 kg

Infiniti FX3 2003 5 3.5 i V6 24V 2WD engine VQ35DE

Engine displacement 3498 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 95.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 200,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Infiniti FX3 2003 5 3.5 i V6 24V 2WD oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts) More service info
Power 215 - 305 HP ON 6200 RPM
Torque 315 - 375 NM ON 4800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Nissan
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 24 years
Engine also used on Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Murano

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Infiniti FX crossover [2003 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Infiniti FX 2003 35 3.5 i V6 24V 2WD

Most fuel efficient version

3.5 Petrol 280 HP 12.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Infiniti FX 2003 35 3.5 i V6 24V AWD 3.5 Petrol 280 HP 12.7 l/100km All wheel
Infiniti FX 2003 45 4.5 i V8 32V AWD

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

4.5 Petrol 320 HP 14.1 l/100km All wheel
Infiniti FX 2006 45 4.5 i V8 32V AWD Jan 2006 — Jan 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

4.5 Petrol 328 HP 14.1 l/100km All wheel
Infiniti FX 2003 reviews
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