2011 NISSAN 370Z COUPE oil level

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(Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine
oil filter change is needed.)
4. Loosen the oil filter
*2
with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber
gasket remaining on the mounting sur-
face of the engine. Failure to do so
could lead to engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m) Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical
and consumer information” section for drain
and refill capacity. The drain and refill
capacity depends on the oil temperature
and drain time. Use these specifications for
reference only. Always use the dipstick to
determine the proper amount of oil in the
engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operation1. Install the engine undercover into position as
the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clipout.
b. Hold the engine undercover into posi- tion. c. Insert the clip through the undercover
into the hole in the frame, then push the
center of the clip in to lock the clip in
place.
d. Install the bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not to strip the bolts
or over-tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
. Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
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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 gal 15-7/8 gal 71.9 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9 .Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, *3
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30*2, *3
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
Cooling system
Automatic transmission model With reservoir 9 qt 7-1/2 qt 8.5
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Manual transmission model With reservoir 9-1/8 qt 7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid —— —Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Manual transmission gear oil —— —Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Differential gear oil —— —For AT models:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-90 or API GL-5 synthetic
gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*5
For MT models:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5,
Viscosity SAE 80W-90*9
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 and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*7 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —HFC-134a (R-134a)*8
Air conditioning system lubricants —— —NISSAN UV Luminous Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid 4-3/444.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*3: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil, which is available at a NISSAN dealer.
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic
transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.
*6: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
*7: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS9-2
Technical and consumer information

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10-2Clutch fluid......................................... 8-13
Cockpit ............................................... 2-2
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-31
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system) ................................ 4-48
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ......................... 4-44, 4-54
Compact spare tire ................................ 8-37
Console box ........................................ 2-40
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-9
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ................................ 2-41
Cruise control ...................................... 5-21
Cup holders ........................................ 2-38
D
Dampers, Performance dampers ................. 5-30
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-32
Defroster switch, Rear window defroster
switch ............................................... 2-29
Dimensions ......................................... 9-10
Drive belts .......................................... 8-17
Driving Cold weather driving .......................... 5-31
Driving with automatic transmission .......... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
DVD player operation .............................. 4-55 E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-23
Elapsed time ....................................... 2-21
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .................. 6-7
Emission control information label ................ 9-12
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-22
Engine Before starting the engine .................... 5-10
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-23
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-10
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Emergency engine shut off ...................... 5-9
Engine block heater ........................... 5-32
Engine compartment check locations .......... 8-7
Engine cooling system .......................... 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .............. 2-19
Engine oil temperature gauge ................... 2-7
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-6
Engine serial number .......................... 9-12
Engine specifications ............................ 9-8
Engine start operation indicator .............. 2-16
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models) ................ 2-17
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-15
Starting the engine ............................ 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..................... 9-24
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .................... 5-2 F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ......... 9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...................... 8-18
Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-33
Flat tire ................................................ 6-2
Repairing flat tire
(with emergency tire puncture repair kit) ....... 6-7
Flat towing .......................................... 9-21
Floor mat cleaning ................................... 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ......................... 8-13
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 9-2
Engine coolant ................................... 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-14
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................... 4-42
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without navigation system) .... 4-47
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (models with navigation system) .......... 4-51
Fog light switch .................................... 2-33
Front manual seat adjustment. ...................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-33
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
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10-4
Headlight switch............................... 2-30
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-27
Indicator lights ................................. 2-12
Interior light control switch .................... 2-44
Interior lights ................................... 2-44
Map lights ...................................... 2-44
Replacement ................................... 8-25
Trunk light ...................................... 2-46
Vanity mirror lights ............................. 2-45
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................................... 2-9
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-29
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-27
Loading information
(See vehicle loading information) ................. 9-18
Lock Automatic door locks ............................ 3-5
Door locks ........................................ 3-4
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Rear hatch lock ................................ 3-17
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-19
Locking with mechanical key ........................ 3-4
Low tire pressure warning light ................... 2-10
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .............. 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery .......................................... 8-14
General maintenance ............................ 8-2
Indicators for maintenance .................... 2-19
Inside the vehicle ................................ 8-3
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...................... 8-2 Outside the vehicle
.............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-14
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................. 2-13
Manual front seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Map lights .......................................... 2-44
Master warning light ............................... 2-11
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ............ 3-3
Meter Trip computer .................................. 2-20
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-4
Instrument brightness control ................. 2-32
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-37
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-38
Vanity mirror .................................... 3-39
Multi-function controller ............................. 4-3
N
New vehicle break-in .............................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-26
NISSAN voice recognition system ............... 4-104
No key warning .................................... 2-17
O
Odometer ............................................. 2-5
Off-road recovery .................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-10
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-9
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-6 Oil filter replacement indicator
................ 2-19
Opening the soft top .............................. 3-21
Operation, Indicators for operation ............... 2-16
Outside mirrors .................................... 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-15
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .......................................... 9-25
P
Panic alarm ......................................... 3-14
Parking Brake break-in .................................. 5-26
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-20
Parking on hills ................................. 5-24
Performance dampers ............................. 5-30
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .............. 4-80
Bluetooth®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .......... 4-91
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-80
Power Front seat adjustment ........................... 1-3
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Power outlet .................................... 2-37
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Power steering system ........................ 5-25
Power windows ................................ 2-42
Precautions Audio operation ................................ 4-30
Braking precautions ........................... 5-25
Child restraints ................................. 1-17
Cruise control .................................. 5-21
Cruise control operations ..................... 5-17
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 28