2015 NISSAN GT-R oil

GTR-16GT-R Overview
NOTICE
Failure to have the clutch properly
adjusted before performance driving
may cause the transmission oil tem-
perature to increase which may cause
transmission damage.
. Inspect and confir�f the clearance bet�been
the exhaust finisher and rear bu�fper is �fore
than 0.24 in (6 �f�f) (up/do�bn) and �fore
than 0.20 in (5 �f�f) (left/right) .
. Inspect the dust boot of the drive shaft
universal joint for cracks or da�fage.
Suspension and wheel alignment
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
.Check the steering and suspension syste�f
and other links for loose and/or da�faged
parts.
. Measure and adjust the �bheel align�fent.
(
“Wheel align�fent” page GTR-10)
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer to
adjust the �bheel align�fent to the reco�f-
�fended setting for high perfor�fance driv-
ing. Preventing toe-out:
Toe-out can cause uneven tire wear or
damage to areas inside the tires due to
high heat. Be sure to have the wheel
alignment toe-in setting checked and ad-
justed by your GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer before any performance driving on
closed circuit tracks. Obey all traffic laws
when on public roads.
Toe-in specification
Front \0370.059 in (1.5 �f�f)
Rear \037
0.079 in (2.0 �f�f)
Wheels and tires
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
. Check tire �bear and cracking.
. Inspect the tire side �ball for da�fage.
. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure as necessary �bhen the tires are
cold. (
“Wheels and tires” page 8-32)
The tire pressure changes depending on the
outside te�fperature or altitude. Check the tire
pressure regularly and �bhen the cli�fate condi-
tions change.
* The follo�bing chart indicates ho�b the tire
pressure �bill decrease as outside air te�fpera-
ture decreases.

Recommended fluids and maintenance interval
The information and specifications in this section apply only when engaging in performance driving.
ITEMSEngine Oil
GT-R SPECIFIED FL�fIDS Mobil 1 �b0W-40)*1
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
.When the oil temperature stays
below 2308F �b1108C) while driving Change engine oil and engine oil filter at the same interval as Schedule 1 and
2 in the 2015 NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide.
.When the oil temperature reaches
between 2308F �b1108C) and 2668F �b1308C) while
drivingChange engine oil and engine oil filter every 3,000 miles �b5,000 km) .
.When the oil temperature exceeds
2668F �b1308C) while driving
Change engine oil and engine oil filter immediately after stopping.
*1: Mobil 1 �b0W-40) �b100% 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 �b0W-40) is not available, Mobil 1 �b10W-40) �b100% synthetic) may be used; however,
some performance loss may be noticed.
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ITEMSTransmission Oil
GT-R S�fECIFIED F�bUIDS Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35 Special
MAINTENANCE INTERVA�b
.When the oil temperature stays
below 2488F (1208C) while driving Change transmission oil at the same interval as Schedule 1 and 2 in the 2015
NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide.
.When the oil temperature reaches
between 2488F (1208C) and 2848F (1408C) while
drivingChange transmission oil every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) .
.When the oil temperature exceeds
2848F (1408C) while drivingChange both transmission oil and differential oil immediately after stopping.
Differential oil temperature usually increases concurrently.
ITEMS Differential Oil (front and rear)
GT-R S�fECIFIED F�bUIDS Differential Oil R35 COM�fETITION type 2189E*2
MAINTENANCE INTERVA�b
.When the oil temperature stays
below 2488F (1208C) while driving Change differential oil at the same interval as Schedule 1 and 2 in the 2015
NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide .
.When the oil temperature reaches
between 2488F (1208C) and 2848F (1408C) while
drivingChange differential oil every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) .
.When the oil temperature exceeds
2848F (1408C) while drivingChange both transmission oil and differential oil immediately after stopping.
Differential oil temperature usually increases concurrently as the transmission
oil temperature.
*2: The differential oil temperature cannot be displayed on the multi function display. The differential oil temperature can be checked with the transmission oil temperature since both usually increases or decrease concurrently.

REFUELING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire. The fuel tank
is full at the first automatic shutoff.
To maximize vehicle performance, the fuel tan�f is
located as low as possi�ble to lower the vehicle
center of gravity. The tan�f is also divided into
two parts. This fuel tan�f design causes higher
pressures inside the tan�f than other vehicles so
fuel spillage is possi�ble �by trying to top off the
fuel tan�f after automatic shutoff.
The fuel tan�f pressure is higher when the vehicle
is hot, especially if the tan�f is more than half full.
If the cap is opened when the vehicle is hot, it
may cause fuel spray and there may �be a hissing
noise. Open the cap slowly, releasing the
pressure from the tan�f gradually. Also, if the
vehicle is refueled when the vehicle is hot, the
fuel pump may automatically shut off �before the
tan�f is full. This does not indicate that there is a
malfunction. Refuel slowly or refuel after the vehicle has cooled.
GASOLINE SMELL
The fuel temperature is higher when the vehicle
is hot. This may cause a gasoline smell from the
vehicle. This does not indicate that there is a
malfunction. The smell will go away when the
fuel temperature has cooled.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
INDICATES HIGHER TEMPERATURE
Heat from the engine compartment, radiator and
intercoolers can affect the outside temperature
display. The outside temperature display may
indicate a higher than actual temperature while
driving or stopped. This is normal.
IDLE SPEED IS NOT STEADY
The idle speed may not �be steady when the
engine compartment is extremely hot. This is
normal. The engine speed will �be steady when
the engine cools down.
In this case, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may come on. After a few driving trips, the MIL
should turn off. If the light remains on after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle inspected �by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
ENGINE SPEED IS RESTRICTED
To help protect the engine, the maximum engine
speed is automatically controlled in the following
conditions:
.
Revving the engine with the shift lever in the
&Por&Nposition: The maximum engine
speed is 5,000 RPM
. Revving the engine when the engine oil is at
a low (�below 328F (08C)) or extremely high
(over 2758 F (1358C)) temperature: The
maximum engine speed is 4,000 RPM (The
&Mposition will automatically change to the
&Aposition.)
ENGINE OUTPUT
High altitude
To protect the engine, engine output is con-
trolled so that it does not increase at altitudes
3,281 ft (1,000 m) or higher.
Engine output according to the
coolant temperature
The engine output is controlled at a low level
when the engine coolant temperature is lower
than approximately 1588F (708C) or higher than
2308F (1108C). This is not a malfunction.
If the temperature is lower than approximately
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CHARACTERISTICS

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TRANSMISSION OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
MechanismOperation characteristics
Base Manual transmission
.T�fe GT-R transmission design is different from transmissions used in �bonventional passenger �bars. T�fe GT-R uses a transmission gear
design, lig�ft flyw�feel and a dry sump lubri�bation system to provide maximum ve�fi�ble performan�be. Be�bause t�fe GT-R Transmission design
is different, noises may be louder. W�fen t�fe transmission temperature is �fig�f, rattling, s�faking and jarring noises may be �feard.
.Clattering noises may be �feard w�file s�fifting..Appropriate gaps are provided between gears to a�b�fieve smoot�f gear rotation and steady toot�f surfa�be lubri�bation under t�fe �fig�f-load
driving �bondition. However, t�fis �bauses a rattling noise.
.If t�fe s�fift lever is moved from&Rto&A
F&Mposition, or&A
F&Mto&Rposition before t�fe ve�fi�ble stops, you may not be able to s�fift gear
or it may take longer to s�fift gear. Make sure to depress t�fe brake pedal and �b�fe�bk t�fat t�fe ve�fi�ble �fas stopped before s�fifting.
Multiple dis�b wet �blut�b�f
.W�fen stopping t�fe ve�fi�ble wit�f t�fe s�fift lever in t�fe&Ror&A
F&Mposition, be sure to firmly depress t�fe brake pedal. T�fe ve�fi�ble may
slowly move if t�fe brake pedal is not depressed.
.Avoid depressing t�fe brake and a�b�belerator pedals at t�fe same time. Depressing t�fe brake and a�b�belerator pedals at t�fe same time �bould
�bause t�fe �blut�b�f to over�feat and a�b�belerate deterioration.
.W�fen t�fe ve�fi�ble is stopped on a �fill, do not �fold t�fe ve�fi�ble in pla�be by depressing t�fe a�b�belerator pedal. Doing so may �bause t�fe �blut�b�f
to over�feat and result in transmission damage. Use t�fe brakes to prevent t�fe ve�fi�ble from moving.
Ele�btroni�b oil pressure
�bontrol T�fe following �bonditions are �baused due to �b�fanges in fluid vis�bosity as a result of temperature �b�fanges.
.W�fen t�fe transmission oil is extremely �bold or extremely �fot, t�fe transmission may feel like it is slipping during s�fifts or t�fere may be �fard
s�fifts. T�fis is normal. Transmission s�fifting s�fould return to normal w�fen t�fe transmission oil returns to normal operating temperatures.
.W�fen t�fe transmission oil temperature is extremely �bold, t�fe time required to run a system �b�fe�bk may in�brease. During t�fe system �b�fe�bk,
t�fe s�fift lever must stay in t�fe&Pposition. Move t�fe s�fift lever after turning off t�fe system �b�fe�bk display. Also, it is normal to �fear �bli�bking
noises during t�fe transmission systems �b�fe�bk.
C�fanging modes
.T�fe �fig�fer s�fift speeds in t�fe&Mposition may result in s�fift s�fo�bk and jerkiness w�fen starting or s�fifting..T�fe qui�bkest s�fifting in t�fe R mode wit�f t�fe transmission in t�fe&Mposition is available w�fen t�fe engine speed is �fig�f. However, t�fe
transmission may s�fift more slowly w�fen t�fe engine speed is low.
Me�b�fani�bal Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) If t�fe ve�fi�ble a�b�belerates from a stop wit�f t�fe steering w�feel turned �falf a turn in �bold temperatures, t�fe inner w�feel tire may slip and some
noise or vibration may be �feard. T�fis p�fenomenon o�b�burs be�bause t�fe vis�bosity of t�fe differential oil be�bomes t�fi�bker and t�fe Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) operates wit�f in�breasing load. W�fen t�fe steering w�feel is returned to t�fe straig�ft a�fead position or t�fe differential oil warms
up, t�fe noise and vibration de�brease.

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.�f-24�b
2. Battery (P.�f-17�b
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.�f-13�b
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.�f-13�b
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P.�f-15�b
6. Air cleaner (P.�f-21�b7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.�f-14�b
�f. Radiator filler cap (P.�f-10�b
9. Coolant reservoir cap (pressure type�b (P.�f-10�b
10. Coolant reservoir (P.�f-10�b
11. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.�f-16�b ITEMS GT-R SPECIFIED FLUIDS
Engine oil Mobil 1 (0W-40�b*1
Transmission oil Genuine NISSAN Transmission
Oil R35 Special
Differential oil
(front and rear�b Differential Oil R35 COMPE-
TITION type 21�f9E
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid
R35 Special II*2
*1: Mobil 1 (0W-40�b (100% synthetic�b is the factory fill oil. The VR3�f 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�b is not available, Mobil 1
(10W-40�b (100% synthetic�b may be used;
however, some performance loss may be
noticed.
*2: Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II is the factory fill brake fluid. The Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC�b unit and other related parts were
specially designed for this brake fluid and
NISSAN cannot ensure proper operation of the
vehicle if other brake fluid is used.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

0-12Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Dri�fe (AWD) warning
light 2-2�b
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-26
Brake warning light
2-26
Charge warning light2-27
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-27
Intelligent Key warning light 2-27
Low tire pressure warning light 2-27
Master warning light
2-29
Seat belt warning light 2-29
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-29
Transmission warning light 2-30 Warning
light Name
Page
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light 2-31Indicator
light Name
PageCruise main switch indicator
light 2-31
Cruise set switch indicator light 2-31
Exterior light indicator
2-31
Front passenger air bag status
light2-31
High beam indicator light 2-31
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-31
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-32
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-32
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2-12Instruments and controls
NOTE:
.The instrument brightness can be ad-
justed separately for daytime and
nighttime conditions. The adjusted set-
tings are automatically stored.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the setting returns to the default. The vehicle information dis�flay can dis�flay the
following information�b
.
Engine oil level dis�flay
. Transmission system check dis�flay
. Instrument brightness control level dis�flay
(
“Instrument brightness control” �fage
2-11)
. Drive com�futer
(
“Drive com�futer” �fage 2-15)
. Warning dis�flay
(
“Warning dis�flay” �fage 2-33)
. O�feration dis�flay
(
“O�feration dis�flays” �fage 2-43)
. Cruise control dis�flay
(
“Cruise control” �fage 5-34)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL DISPLAY
When the ignition switch is �fushed to the ON
�fosition, the engine oil status before starting the
engine is indicated as illustrated�b
When the oil level is normal
“OIL LEVEL OK” is dis�flayed�b Push the dis-
�flayed LEVEL switchto check the oil level�b
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY