2009 NISSAN GT-R oil capacities

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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants............ 9-2
Fuel recommendation ...................................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ............... 9-4
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ........................................... 9-5
Specifications. ................................................... 9-6
Engine ......................................................... 9-6
Wheels and tires ............................................ 9-7
Dimensions ................................................... 9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................................................ 9-8
Vehicle identification ........................................... 9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .............. 9-8
Vehicle identification number (Chassis number) ..... 9-9
Engine serial number ...................................... 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-9
Emission control information label .................... 9-10
Tire and loading information label ..................... 9-10
Air conditioner specification label ..................... 9-10
Installing front license plate ................................ 9-11
Vehicle loading information ................................. 9-11 Terms
........................................................ 9-11
Vehicle load capacity .................................... 9-12
Loading tips ................................................ 9-13
Measurement of weights ................................ 9-13
Towing a trailer ................................................ 9-14
Flat towing ..................................................... 9-14
Uniform tire quality grading ................................. 9-14
Treadwear .................................................. 9-14
Traction AA, A, B and C ................................ 9-14
Temperature A, B and C ................................ 9-15
Emission control system warranty ......................... 9-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....................... 9-16
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ....................................................... 9-16
Event data recorders (EDR) ................................ 9-17
Vehicle status data recorder (VSDR) ..................... 9-18
Handling of data .......................................... 9-18
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-18 In the event of a collision ............................... 9-19
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal 73.8 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 93 AKI (RON 98)*1
Engine oil*4
Mobil 1, 0W-40*2
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 5-7/8 4-7/8 5.5
Without oil filter change 5-1/4 4-3/8 5.0
Cooling system With reservoir 11-5/8 9-5/8 11.0 Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent*7
Reservoir 1-1/2 1-1/4 1.4
Transmission oil — — — Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35 Special*3
Differential oil (front and rear) — — — Castrol SAF-XJ 75W-140*3
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*6
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special DOT4*8
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*5
Air conditioning system lubricants — — — NISSAN UV Luminous Oil
Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For additional information, see the following section. (
“FUEL RECOMMENDATION” page 9-3)
*2: Mobil 1, 0W-40 (100% synthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed bores was developed using this oil. NISSAN cannot ensure proper engine operation and durability if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used. If Mobil 1, 0W-40 is not available, Mobil 1, 10W-40 (100% synthetic) may be used; however, some performance loss may be noticed. For additional information, see the following section.
(
“ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” page 9-4)
*3: The use of fluids and lubricants other than the specified may cause vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
*4: For additional information, see the following section. (
“ENGINE OIL” page 8-12)
*5: For additional information, see the following section. (“AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL” page 9-10)
*6: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid may also be used.
*7: For additional information, see the following section. (
“ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM” page 8-9)
*8: Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special DOT4 is the factory fill brake fluid. The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) unit and other related parts were specially designed for this brake fluid and NISSAN cannot ensure the best performance and proper operation of the vehicle if other brake fluid is used.
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FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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NOTICE
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxyge-
nates can cause paint damage.E-85 fuelE-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.Aftermarket fuel additives
NOTICE
NISSAN does not recommend the use
of any aftermarket fuel additives (Ex-
ample: fuel injector cleaner, intake
valve deposit removers, etc.) which are
sold commercially. Many of these ad-
ditives intended for gum, varnish or
deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients that can
be harmful to the fuel system and
engine.
Octane rating tipsUsing unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer correct the condition. Fail-
ure to correct the condition is misuse of
the vehicle, for which NISSAN is not
responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
after-run or overheating. This in turn may cause
excessive fuel consumption or damage to the
engine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer or other compe-
tent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oilIt is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
(
“CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” page 9-2)
Mobil 1, 0W-40 (100% synthetic) is the factory
fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed
bores was developed using this oil. NISSAN
cannot ensure proper engine operation and
durability if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used.
If Mobil 1, 0W-40 is not available, Mobil 1,
10W-40 (100% synthetic) may be used; how-
ever, some performance loss may be noticed.
NOTICE
Using an engine oil other than that
specified could adversely affect the
engine. See the 2009 Nissan GT-R
Warranty Information Booklet for de-
tails and exclusions.Oil additivesNISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used and
maintenance intervals are followed.
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A
Additional maintenance items ................... GTR-6
Air cleaner .......................................... 8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ......................... 9-5
All-season tires ................................... GTR-5
All-Wheel Drive .................................... 5-34
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ........ 5-7
Aluminum alloy wheels .............................. 7-3
Anti-freeze .......................................... 5-42
Anti-lock Braking System ......................... 5-39
Anti-lock Braking System warning ................ 2-34
Audible reminders ................................. 2-30
Automatic Automatic door lock system .................... 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed ............ 2-15
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
AWD clutch high temperature warning .......... 2-35
AWD system characteristics ...................... 5-35
AWD system warning ............................. 2-36
AWD warning light ................................ 5-34
B
Battery ....................................... 5-42, 8-15
Intelligent Key battery discharge .............. 5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator . . . 2-42
Intelligent Key battery replacement ........... 8-23
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-11
Body repair ....................................... GTR-5 Booster seat installation
........................... 1-29
Booster seats ...................................... 1-27
Brake Brake assist .................................... 5-39
Brake dust .................................... GTR-9
Brake fluid ............................. GTR-3, 8-14
Brake pad and disc rotor .................... GTR-3
Brake pad wear indicators .................... 8-20
Brake system ................................... 5-38
Brakes .......................................... 8-20
High performance brake system .............. 8-21
Inspection and adjustments of tires,
suspension and brakes ...................... GTR-6
Low brake fluid warning ....................... 2-34
Parking brake .................................. 5-27
Parking brake break-in ......................... 5-39
Parking brake release warning ................ 2-34
Replacing the brake pads ..................... 8-21
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-20
Braking precautions ............................... 5-38
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-32
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Changing Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-12
Changing wheels and tires .................... 8-37
Checking Checking bulbs ................................ 2-23
Checking engine coolant level ................ 8-11
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-12 Checking the tire pressure
.................... 8-32
Child restraint installation using LATCH. ......... 1-17
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts ................................................. 1-21
Child restraints ..................................... 1-13
Child safety ........................................... 1-7
Chrome parts ........................................ 7-3
Cleaning ............................................ 8-19
Cleaning exterior ..................................... 7-2
Cleaning interior ..................................... 7-4
Clearing the programmed information ............ 2-63
Closing the fuel-filler door ........................ 3-24
Closing the hood .................................. 3-18
Coat hooks ......................................... 2-56
Cockpit ............................................... 2-2
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-42
Console box ........................................ 2-56
Cool down ........................................ GTR-7
Coolant Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ................ 8-11
Coolant mixture ratio ......................... GTR-7
Draining of coolant water ..................... 5-42
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-6
Replenishing coolant ........................ GTR-6
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-5
Cruise control ............................... 2-14, 5-28
Cruise control operations ......................... 5-29
Cruise control system warning .................... 2-37
Cup holders ........................................ 2-53
Current fuel consumption ......................... 2-14
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Differential oil ..................................... GTR-2
Dimensions ........................................... 9-8
Distance to empty ................................. 2-16
Distortion of rear wing ........................... GTR-8
Door pocket ........................................ 2-55
Door/trunk open warning .......................... 2-38
Doors ................................................. 3-4
Draining of coolant water ......................... 5-42
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................. 5-7
Drive belts .......................................... 8-17
Drive computer ..................................... 2-13
Driving All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions .... 5-7
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-42
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ............. 5-7
Driving on SNOW or ice ...................... 5-42
Driving the vehicle ............................. 5-13
Driving tips ..................................... 5-19
Noises are heard while driving .............. GTR-8
Precautions before driving .................. GTR-5
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Dual clutch transmission ................. GTR-9, 5-13
E
Elapsed time and trip odometer .................. 2-15
Emergency trunk lid release ....................... 3-21
Emission control information label ................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-15
Engine ................................................ 9-6
Before starting the engine .................... 5-11
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-12Checking engine coolant level
................ 8-11
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-12
Engine block heater ........................... 5-43
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Engine compartment check locations .......... 8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-6
Engine cooling system .......................... 8-9
Engine oil .............................. GTR-2, 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-4
Engine oil level display ........................ 2-11
Engine oil low pressure warning .............. 2-32
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
Engine settings. .............................. GTR-4
Engine speed is restricted .................. GTR-7
Engine start operation indicator .............. 2-40
Engine system warning ........................ 2-32
Operating range for engine start ............... 5-8
Starting the engine ............................ 5-11
Environmental factors influence the rate of
corrosion. ............................................. 7-5
Event data recorders .............................. 9-17
Exhaust gas .......................................... 5-2
Exhaust muffler ................................... GTR-3
Explanation of maintenance items .................. 8-3
Exterior and interior lights ......................... 8-27
Exterior parts ..................................... GTR-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ........... 9-9
Features of each mode ............................ 5-23
Flat tire ................................................ 6-2
Flat towing .......................................... 9-14
Floor mats ............................................ 7-4 Fluid
Brake fluid ............................. GTR-3, 8-14
Fluid level check ............................... 8-16
Fluids ......................................... GTR-6
Low brake fluid warning ....................... 2-34
Low washer fluid warning ..................... 2-38
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-13
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-15
Freeing a frozen door lock ........................ 5-42
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...................... 1-40
Front seats ........................................... 1-2
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ......... 2-35
Fuel Average fuel consumption and speed ........ 2-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 9-2
Closing the fuel-filler door .................... 3-24
Current fuel consumption ..................... 2-14
Fuel gauge ....................................... 2-7
Fuel recommendation ............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-22
Increasing fuel economy ....................... 5-33
Low fuel warning ............................... 2-37
Opening the fuel filler door ................... 3-23
Refueling precautions ....................... GTR-7
Refueling stops before the tank is full ...... GTR-7
Fuses ............................................... 8-22
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Gasoline smell ................................... GTR-7
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
VR38 engineUse unleaded premium gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 93 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 98) to max-
imize vehicle performance.
If the premium gasoline specified above is not
available, you may use unleaded premium gaso-
line with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI
number (Research octane number 96) , but you
may notice a decrease in performance.
NOTICE
.Using a fuel other than that speci-
fied could adversely affect the emis-
sion control systems, and may also
affect warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, since this
will damage the three way catalyst.
. Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is not designed to run
on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can
damage the fuel system compo-
nents. See the 2009 Nissan GT-R
Warranty Information Booklet for
details and exclusions. For additional information, see the following
section. (
“CAPACITIES AND RECOM-
MENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” page 9-2)
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONMobil 1, 0W-40 (100% synthetic) is the factory
fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed
bores was developed using this oil. NISSAN
cannot ensure proper engine operation and
durability if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used.
If Mobil 1, 0W-40 is not available, Mobil 1,
10W-40 (100% synthetic) may be used; how-
ever, some performance loss may be noticed.
See the following section for engine oil and oil
filter recommendation. (
“CAPACITIES
AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS”
page 9-2)
COLD TIRE PRESSURESThe label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door.
(
“WHEELS AND TIRES” page 8-29)
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATIONFollow these recommendations for the future
reliability and economy of your new vehicle.
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations out-
lined in this Owner’s Manual. (
“BREAK-IN
SCHEDULE” page 5-32)
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