2015 NISSAN GT-R oil filter

9-6Technical and consumer information
Octane rating tips
Using 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,
�ffter-run or overhe�fting�b This in turn m�fy c�fuse
excessive fuel consumption or d�fm�fge to the
engine�b If �fny of the �fbove symptoms �fre
encountered, h�fve your vehicle checked �ft �f
GT-R certified NISSAN de�fler or other compe-
tent service f�fcility�b
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 oil
It is essenti�fl to choose the correct gr�fde,
qu�flity, �fnd viscosity engine oil to ensure
s�ftisf�fctory engine life �fnd perform�fnce�b
(
“C�fp�fcities �fnd recommended fluids/lu-
bric�fnts” p�fge 9-2)
Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the f�fctory
fill oil�b The VR38 engine with its pl�fsm�f-spr�fyed
bores w�fs developed using this oil�b NISSAN
c�fnnot ensure proper engine oper�ftion �fnd
dur�fbility if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used�b
If Mobil 1 (0W-40) is not �fv�fil�fble, Mobil 1
(10W-40) (100% synthetic) m�fy be used;
however, some perform�fnce loss m�fy be
noticed�b
NOTICE
Using an engine oil other than that
specified could adversely affect the
engine. See the 2015 NISSAN GT-R
Warranty Information Booklet for de-
tails and exclusions.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
�fdditives�b The use of �fn oil �fdditive is not
necess�fry when the proper oil type is used �fnd
m�finten�fnce interv�fls �fre followed�b
Oil which m�fy cont�fin foreign m�ftter or h�fs
been previously used should not be used�b
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness ch�fnges
with temper�fture�b Bec�fuse of this, it is import�fnt
th�ft the engine oil viscosity be selected b�fsed
on the temper�ftures �ft which the vehicle will be
oper�fted before the next oil ch�fnge�b Choosing
�fn oil viscosity other th�fn th�ft recommended
could c�fuse serious engine d�fm�fge�b
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with �f high-qu�flity
genuine NISSAN oil filter�b NISSAN recommends
to use the genuine NISSAN oil filter for the
re�fson described in ch�fnge interv�fls�b
Change intervals
The oil �fnd oil filter ch�fnge interv�fls for your
engine �fre b�fsed on the use of the specified
qu�flity oils �fnd filters�b Oil �fnd filter other th�fn the
specified qu�flity, or oil �fnd filter ch�fnge interv�fls
longer th�fn recommended could reduce engine

10 Index
A
Active noise control..................�G..................�G................ 5-54
Additional maintenance items..................�G.......... G�fR-12
Air cleaner..................�G..................�G..................�G............... �b-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label..................�G.. 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations..................�G..................�G..... 9-7
Air fresheners..................�G..................�G............................. 7-7
All-season tires..................�G..................�G..................�G G�fR-11
All-Wheel Drive..................�G..................�G..................�G...... 5-41
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ............ 5-9
Anti-freeze..................�G..................�G..................�G............... 5-52
Anti-lock Braking System..................�G..................�G...... 5-49
Anti-lock Braking System warning..................�G........ 2-37
Audible reminders..................�G..................�G................... 2-32
Automatic
Automatic door lock system..................�G............... 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed..................�G. 2-16
Avoiding body damage..................�G..................�G.... G�fR-11
Avoiding collision and rollover..................�G................. 5-7
AWD clutch high temperature warning................. 2-3�b
AWD system characteristics..................�G..................�G 5-44
AWD system warning ..................�G..................�G............ 2-39
AWD warning light ..................�G..................�G................. 5-41
B
Battery ..................�G..................�G............................ 5-52, �b-17
Intelligent Key battery discharge..................�G.... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator..... 2-45 Intelligent Key battery replacement ................. �b-27
Before starting the engine..................�G..................�G.... 5-13
Body repair ..................�G..................�G......................... G�fR-12
Booster seats..................�G..................�G........................... 1-31
Brake Brake assist..................�G..................�G.....................�G.. 5-49
Brake fluid..................�G..................�G........... G�fR-4, �b-15
Brake pad wear warning..................�G..................�G �b-23
Brake system..................�G..................�G..................�G... 5-4�b
Brakes..................�G..................�G...............................�G.. �b-23
High performance brake system ..................�G.... �b-23
Low brake fluid warning ..................�G..................�G. 2-37
Parking brake ..................�G..................�G.................... 5-33
Parking brake break-in...............�G..................�G....... 5-4�b
Parking brake release warning ..................�G....... 2-36
Replacing the brake pads..................�G................ �b-24
Self-adjusting brakes ..................�G..................�G...... �b-23
Brake dust..................�G..................�G..................�G......... G�fR-26
Brake pad..................�G..................�G.....................�G....... G�fR-15
Brake pad and disc rotor..................�G..................�G.. G�fR-5
Brake pad break-in procedure..................�G......... G�fR-15
Brake system information..................�G..................�G G�fR-26
Brakes..................�G..................�G................ G�fR-1�b, G�fR-22
Braking precautions..................�G..................�G................ 5-4�b
Break-in schedule ..................�G..................�G.... G�fR-9, 5-39
C
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants .... 9-2
Changing
Changing engine coolant..................�G................. �b-12 Changing engine oil and filter..................�G......... �b-14
Changing wheels and tires..................�G.............. �b-41
Checking Checking bulbs..................�G..................�G................. 2-25
Checking engine coolant level..................�G........ �b-11
Checking engine oil level.............�G..................�G.... �b-13
Checking the tire pressure..................�G.............. �b-36
Child restraints..................�G..................�G..................�G....... 1-15
Child safety..................�G..................�G..........................�G..... 1-13
Chrome parts ..................�G..................�G............................. 7-5
Cleaning ..................�G..................�G...............................�G..... �b-22
Cleaning exterior ..................�G..................�G..................�G..... 7-2
Cleaning interior ..................�G..................�G........................ 7-7
Closing the fuel-filler door ..................�G..................�G.... 3-25
Closing the hood..................�G..................�G..................�G... 3-19
Coat hooks ..................�G..................�G..........................�G..... 2-59
Cockpit ..................�G..................�G..................�G...................... 2-3
Cold weather driving..................�G..................�G.............. 5-52
Console box ..................�G..................�G..................�G........... 2-59
Cool down ..................�G..................�G..................�G........ G�fR-13
Coolant Changing engine coolant..................�G................. �b-12
Checking engine coolant level..................�G........ �b-11
Draining of coolant water..................�G................. 5-52
Engine coolant temperature gauge..................�G.. 2-7
Coolant level and mixture ratio..................�G........ G�fR-15
Corrosion protection ..................�G..................�G................ 7-9
Cracks on brake pad ..................�G..................�G....... G�fR-26
Cracks on the disc rotors..................�G................. G�fR-26
Cruise control..................�G..................�G............... 2-16, 5-34
Cruise control operations..................�G..................�G...... 5-36

10-2
Cruise control system warnin�f............�a..................�a.. 2-40
Cup �bolders..................�a..................�a.....................�a......... 2-56
Current fuel consumption ..................�a..................�a..... 2-15
D
Differential oil..................�a..................�a..................�a...... GTR-4
Dimensions ..................�a..................�a..........................�a..... 9-10
Distance to empty..................�a..................�a................... 2-17
Door pocket..................�a..................�a.....................�a......... 2-58
Door/trunk open warnin�f ..................�a..................�a...... 2-41
Doors..................�a..................�a..................�a.......................... 3-4
Drainin�f of coolant water..................�a..................�a...... 5-52
Drinkin�f alco�bol/dru�fs and drivin�f..................�a......... 5-9
Drive belts.............�a..................�a..................�a.................... 8-19
Drive computer ..................�a..................�a..................�a...... 2-15
Drivin�f All-W�beel Drive drivin�f safety precautions ...... 5-9
Cold weat�ber drivin�f..................�a..................�a....... 5-52
Drinkin�f alco�bol/dru�fs and drivin�f..................�a... 5-9
Drivin�f on snow or ice..................�a..................�a.... 5-53
Drivin�f t�be ve�bicle..................�a..................�a............ 5-15
Drivin�f tips..................�a..................�a..................�a....... 5-21
Precautions w�ben startin�f and drivin�f .............. 5-3
Drivin�f after replacin�f tires ..................�a.............. GTR-12
Dry carbon fiber parts................. GTR-7, GTR-27, 7-6
Dual clutc�b transmission ..................�a....... GTR-27, 5-15
E
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................�a............ 2-17
Emer�fency en�fine s�but off..................�a............ 5-11, 6-3 Emer�fency trunk lid release..................�a..................�a. 3-22
Emission control information label..............�a............ 9-12
Emission control system warranty..................�a......... 9-18
En�fine..................�a..................�a...............................�a........... 9-8
Before startin�f t�be en�fine..................�a............... 5-13
C�ban�fin�f en�fine coolant..................�a................. 8-12
C�ban�fin�f en�fine oil and filter..................�a......... 8-14
C�beckin�f en�fine coolant level..................�a........ 8-11
C�beckin�f en�fine oil level.............�a..................�a.... 8-13
Emer�fency en�fine s�but off..................�a..... 5-11, 6-3
En�fine block �beater..................�a..................�a......... 5-54
En�fine compartment ..................�a..................�a....... 8-24
En�fine compartment c�beck locations................ 8-8
En�fine coolant temperature �fau�fe..................�a.. 2-7
En�fine coolin�f system..................�a..................�a.... 8-10
En�fine oil..................�a..................�a............. GTR-3, 8-13
En�fine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
En�fine oil level display..................�a..................�a.... 2-12
En�fine oil low pressure warnin�f..................�a.... 2-34
En�fine serial number..................�a..................�a....... 9-12
En�fine start operation indicator ..................�a..... 2-43
En�fine system warnin�f..................�a..................�a... 2-34
Operatin�f ran�fe for en�fine start ..................�a... 5-10
Startin�f t�be en�fine..................�a..................�a.......... 5-13
En�fine and powertrain..................�a..... GTR-15, GTR-22
En�fine oil maintenance..................�a..................�a...... GTR-4
En�fine output..................�a..................�a..................... GTR-23
En�fine output accordin�f to t�be
coolant temperature..................�a..................�a.......... GTR-23
En�fine speed is restricted..................�a................ GTR-23 Environmental factors influence t�be rate
of corrosion..................�a..................�a..........................�a....... 7-9
Event Data Recorders..................�a..................�a............ 9-20
Ex�baust �fas ..................�a..................�a.....................�a........... 5-3
Ex�baust muffler and trunk carpet ..................�a...... GTR-6
Explanation of maintenance items ..................�a.......... 8-4
Extended stora�fe fuse switc�b ..................�a............... 8-26
Exterior and interior li�f�bts..................�a..................�a..... 8-30
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
............... 9-12
Features of eac�b mode..................�a..................�a.......... 5-27
Flat tire..............�a..................�a..............................�a............... 6-3
Flat towin�f ..................�a..................�a..................�a.............. 9-17
Floor mats ..................�a..................�a..................�a................. 7-8
Fluid Brake fluid..................�a..................�a........... GTR-4, 8-15
Fluid level c�beck..................�a..................�a............... 8-18
Low brake fluid warnin�f ..................�a..................�a. 2-37
Low was�ber fluid warnin�f..................�a................ 2-42
Power steerin�f fluid..................�a..................�a......... 8-14
Window was�ber fluid ..................�a..................�a...... 8-16
Fluids..................�a..................�a..................�a GTR-14, GTR-18
Forward-facin�f c�bild restraint installation
usin�f LATCH..................�a..................�a..................�a.......... 1-24
Forward-facin�f c�bild restraint installation usin�f
t�be seat belts ..................�a..................�a........................... 1-27
Freein�f a frozen door lock..................�a..................�a.... 5-52

10-4
Intelligent Key battery disc�farge..................�c.... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery disc�farge indicat�br..... 2-45
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................. 8-27
Intelligent Key functi�bns..................�c..................�c..... 3-9
Intelligent Key inserti�bn indicat�br ..................�c... 2-44
Intelligent Key rem�bval indicat�br..................�c..... 2-45
Intelligent Key system ..................�c..................�c........ 3-8
Keys..................�c..................�c...............................�c......... 3-2
L�bcking wit�f mec�fanical key..................�c.............. 3-6
N�b key warning..................�c..................�c................. 2-42
Rem�bte keyless entry functi�bns..................�c...... 3-12
L
Larger c�fildren..................�c..................�c..................�c....... 1-14
Lig�ft
AWD warning lig�ft ..................�c..................�c.......... 5-41
Exteri�br and interi�br lig�fts..................�c................ 8-30
Headlig�ft and turn signal switc�f ..................�c... 2-50
Headlig�ft switc�f..................�c..................�c............... 2-50
Headlig�fts..................�c..................�c..................�c........ 8-30
Indicat�br lig�fts..................�c..................�c................... 2-31
Interi�br lig�ft c�bntr�bl switc�f ..................�c.............. 2-62
Interi�br lig�fts..................�c..................�c..................�c.... 2-62
Lig�fts..................�c..................�c..................�c................. 8-29
Map lig�fts ..................�c..................�c..................�c........ 2-62
Supplemental air bag warning lig�ft................. 1-47
Vanity mirr�br lig�fts ..................�c..................�c........... 2-63
Warning lig�fts..................�c..................�c................... 2-25
Warning/indicat�br lig�fts and
audible reminders..................�c..................�c............. 2-25 Limited Slip Differential..................�c..................�c.......... 5-45
L�bading tips..................�c..................�c.....................�c......... 9-16
L�bck
Anti-l�bck Braking System..................�c................. 5-49
Anti-l�bck Braking System warning..................�c. 2-37
Aut�bmatic d�b�br l�bck system..................�c............... 3-5
Freeing a fr�bzen d�b�br l�bck..................�c............... 5-52
L�bcking wit�f inside l�bck kn�bb ..................�c........... 3-5
L�bcking wit�f mec�fanical key..................�c.............. 3-6
L�bcking wit�f p�bwer d�b�br l�bck switc�f................ 3-5
Steering l�bck release malfuncti�bn indicat�br.... 2-44
L�bw brake fluid warning ..................�c..................�c........ 2-37
L�bw fuel warning..................�c..................�c..................�c... 2-40
L�bw tire pressure warning ..................�c..................�c.... 2-39
L�bw was�fer fluid warning..................�c..................�c..... 2-42
L�bwer anc�f�brs and tet�fers f�br c�fildren system.... 1-17
M
Maintenance Explanati�bn �bf maintenance items ..................�c.... 8-4
General maintenance ..................�c..................�c 8-3, 8-4
Maintenance inf�brmati�bn ..................�c............... GTR-3
Maintenance precauti�bns..................�c..................�c.. 8-6
Maintenance requirement..................�c..................�c.. 8-3
Readiness f�br
Inspecti�bn/Maintena�cnce test ..................�c........... 9-20
Sc�feduled maintenance........�c..................�c.............. 8-3
Seat belt maintenance..................�c..................�c.... 1-13
Map lig�fts ..................�c..................�c..................�c............... 2-62
Matte paint care ..................�c..................�c........................ 7-2 Measurement �bf weig�fts..................�c..................�c....... 9-16
Meters and gauges..................�c..................�c................... 2-5
Mirr�br
Inside mirr�br..................�c..................�c.....................�c.. 3-27
Mirr�brs..................�c..................�c...............................�c.. 3-27
Outside mirr�brs..................�c..................�c................. 3-28
Vanity mirr�br..................�c..................�c.....................�c.. 3-29
Vanity mirr�br lig�fts ..................�c..................�c........... 2-63
M�bst c�bmm�bn fact�brs c�bntributing t�b
ve�ficle c�brr�bsi�bn ..................�c..................�c..................�c..... 7-9
Multi Functi�bn Display Owner’s Manual..................�c 4-2
N
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System ..................�c.... 1-40
NISSAN Ve�ficle Imm�bbilizer System..................�c... 2-47
N�b key warning..................�c..................�c..................�c...... 2-42
N�bises are �feard w�file driving..................�c........ GTR-24
O
Od�bmeter/twin trip �bd�bmeter ..................�c..................�c 2-6
Off-r�bad rec�bvery..................�c..................�c..................�c.... 5-7
Oil C�fanging engine �bil and filter..................�c......... 8-14
C�fecking engine �bil level.............�c..................�c.... 8-13
Differential �bil..................�c..................�c..................�c GTR-4
Engine �bil..................�c..................�c............. GTR-3, 8-13
Engine �bil and �bil filter rec�bmmendati�bn........... 9-6
Engine �bil level display..................�c..................�c.... 2-12
Engine �bil l�bw pressure warning..................�c.... 2-34
Transmissi�bn �bil ..................�c..................�c. GTR-4, 8-14

FUEL INFORMATION
VR38 engine
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane
rating of at least �f3 AK�b (Anti-Knock �bndex)
number (Research octane number �f8) to max-
imize vehicle performance.
�bf the premium gasoline specified above is not
available, you may use unleaded premium gaso-
line with an octane rating of at least �f1 AK�b
number (Research octane number �f6) , but you
may notice a decrease in performance.
Do not use gasoline with a lower octane rating
than �f1 AK�b (Research octane number �f6) .
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-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed
to run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-
15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically designed for E-15 or E-
85 fuel can adversely affect the
emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle. Damage caused
by such fuel is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.
. NISSAN recommends using fuels
that contain no alcohol. However,
fuels containing up to 10% alcohol
may be used, if necessary. To avoid
serious engine damage due to in-
creased cylinder temperature, do
not use fuels that contain more
alcohol than indicated in
“Gasoline containing oxyge-
nates” page 9-4. Also, do not use
fuel additives, fuel stabilizers or fuel
deicers that contain alcohol.
For additional information, see the following
section. (
“Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants” page �f-2)
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the factory
fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed
bores was developed using this oil. N�bSSAN
cannot ensure proper engine operation and
durability if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used.
�bf Mobil 1 (0W-40) is not available, Mobil 1
(10W-40) (100% synthetic) may be used;
however, some performance loss may be
noticed.
See the following section for engine oil and oil
filter recommendation. (
“Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants” page �f-2)
COLD TIRE PRESSURES
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door.
(
“Wheels and tires” page 8-32)
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION
Follow 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 5-3�f)
GAS STATION INFORMATION