2011 NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER oil viscosity

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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
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Technical and consumer information

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STI0505
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbolENGINE 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, see
“CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS” earlier in this section. NISSAN
recommends the use of an energy conserving oil
in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API
certification mark on the front of the container.
Oils which do not have the specified quality
label should not be used as they could cause
engine damage.
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.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosityThe engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
that the engine oil viscosity be selected based
on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change. Choosing
an oil viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.Selecting the correct oil filterYour new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality
genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replacing, use
the genuine oil filter or its equivalent for the
reason described in change intervals.Change intervalsThe oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Oil and filter other than the
specified quality, or oil and filter change intervals
longer than recommended could reduce engine
life. Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter
quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the
new NISSAN vehicle limited warranties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under
the following conditions may require more
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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
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
VQ37VHR engineUse unleaded premium gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 96) .
If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded
regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI
number (Research octane number 91) may be
temporarily used, but only under the following
precautions:
.Have the fuel tank filled only partially with
unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with
unleaded premium gasoline as soon as
possible.
. Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt accel-
eration.
However, for maximum vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of unleaded premium
gasoline is recommended.
CAUTION
. 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 and is not covered by the
NISSAN vehicle limited warranty.
For additional information, see “CAPACITIES
AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS”
in the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section for engine oil and
oil filter recommendation.COLD TIRE PRESSURES:The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For
additional information, see “WHEELS AND
TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations out-
lined in the “BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this Owner’s
Manual. Follow these recommendations for the
future reliability an d economy of your new
vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION