2015 NISSAN GT-R recommended oil

9-2Technical and consumer information
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)Recomme�fded specificatio�fs
�bS measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal 73.8 (
“Fuel i�fformatio�f” page 9-4)
E�fgi�fe oil .
Mobil 1 (0W-40)
. Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% sy�fthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38
e�fgi�fe with its plasma-sprayed bores was developed usi�fg this oil.
NISSAN ca�f�fot e�fsure proper e�fgi�fe operatio�f a�fd durability if other
0W-40 sy�fthetic oil is used. If Mobil 1 (0W-40) is �fot available, Mobil 1
(10W-40) (100% sy�fthetic) may be used; however, some performa�fce
loss may be �foticed. For additio�fal i�fformatio�f, see the followi�fg
sectio�f. (
“E�fgi�fe oil a�fd oil filter recomme�fdatio�f” page 9-6)
. The recomme�fded oil capacity level is 0.39 i�f (10mm) (0.5 L) below
the H mark o�f the e�fgi�fe oil dipstick. For additio�fal i�fformatio�f, see the
followi�fg sectio�f. (
“E�fgi�fe oil” page 8-13)
With oil filter cha�fge
5-1/4 qt 4-3/8 qt5.0
Without oil filter cha�fge 4-3/4 qt4 qt4.5
Cooli�fg system .Ge�fui�fe NISSAN Lo�fg Life A�ftifreeze/Coola�ft (blue) or equivale�ft
. For additio�fal i�fformatio�f, see the followi�fg sectio�f. (
“E�fgi�fe
cooli�fg system” page 8-10)
With reservoir (except for NISMO models) 12 qt
10 qt11.3
With reservoir (NISMO models) 12-3/8 qt 10-1/4 qt 11.7
Reservoir (except for NISMO models) 1-1/2 qt 1-1/4 qt 1.4
Reservoir (NISMO models) 1-7/8 qt 1-5/8 qt1.8
Tra�fsmissio�f oil (Drai�f a�fd refill) 10 qt8-1/4 qt 9.4.
Ge�fui�fe NISSAN Tra�fsmissio�f Oil R35 Special
. The use of fluids a�fd lubrica�fts other tha�f the specified may cause
vehicle malfu�fctio�fs a�fd result i�f �fo�f-warra�fty vehicle repairs.
. All of the fluid ca�f�fot be removed whe�f servici�fg the tra�fsmissio�f. The
actual refill amou�ft may be less tha�f show�f.
Differe�ftial oil
(Drai�f a�fd refill) .Ge�fui�fe NISSAN Differe�ftial Oil R35 COMPETITION type 2189E
. The use of fluids a�fd lubrica�fts other tha�f the specified may cause
vehicle malfu�fctio�fs a�fd result i�f �fo�f-warra�fty vehicle repairs.
Fro�ft
1-3/8 pt 1-1/8 pt0.65
Rear 2-7/8 pt 2-3/8 pt1.35
Power steeri�fg fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level accordi�fg to the i�fstructio�fs
i�f the “8. Mai�fte�fa�fce a�fd do-it-yourself” sectio�f..
Ge�fui�fe NISSAN PSF or equivale�ft
. DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

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

Tire and loading information label......... 8-35�f 9-13
Tire c�bains..................�5..................�5..................�5........ 8-40
Tire dressing..................�5..................�5..................�5....... 7-6
Tire equipment..................�5..................�5..................�5 5-53
Tire labeling ..................�5..................�5.....................�5.. 8-37
Tire pressure ..................�5..................�5..................�5... 8-32
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............... 5-4�f 6-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning..... 2-40
Tires.............�5..................�5..................�5..................�5...... 5-44
Types of tires..................�5..................�5..................�5... 8-38
Uniform tire quality grading ..................�5............. 9-17
W�beels and tires..................�5..................�5..... 8-32�f 9-9
Tires and road w�beels ..................�5..................�5....... GTR-5
Titanium muffler ..................�5..................�5................... GTR-6
C�bange of surface color of
titanium muffler..................�5..................�5............ GTR-26
Sound �beard around titanium muffler ....... GTR-27
To protect your ve�bicle from corrosion..................�5 7-10
Towing
Flat towing ..................�5..................�5..................�5....... 9-17
Towing a trailer ..................�5..................�5................. 9-17
Towing recommended by NISSAN ..................�5.. 6-9
Towing your ve�bicle..................�5..................�5............ 6-9
Traction AA�f A�f B and C..................�5..................�5....... 9-18
Transceiver
HomeLink
ŠUniversal Transceiver ..................�5.. 2-64
Transmission
Dual clutc�b transmission ..................�5..................�5 5-15
Transmission clutc�b �big�b
temperature warning..................�5..................�5........ 2-36
Transmission oil ..................�5..................�5. GTR-4�f 8-14 Transmission oil �big�b temperature warning.... 2-36
Transmission position indicator ..................�5......... 2-9
Transmission system c�beck display................. 2-14
Transmission system warning ..................�5......... 2-35
VDC�f transmission and suspension
setup switc�bes..................�5..................�5..................�5 5-25
Transmission operation c�baracteristics............ GTR-28
Transmission settings..................�5..................�5......... GTR-9
Treadwear..................�5..................�5.....................�5............. 9-17
Troubles�booting guide ..................�5..................�5........... 3-17
Trunk..............�5..................�5.........................�5..................�5.... 3-20
Trunk lid release switc�b..................�5..................�5......... 3-20
Trunk open request switc�b ..................�5..................�5... 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switc�b..................�5...... 3-21
Turboc�barger system..................�5..................�5.............. 5-31
Turning off t�be �beaters..................�5..................�5........... 2-54
Turning on t�be �beaters..................�5..................�5........... 2-54
Types of tires..................�5..................�5..................�5.......... 8-38
U
Underbody ..................�5..................�5..................�5................. 7-5
Uneven wear of tires..................�5..................�5........ GTR-24
Uniform tire quality grading ..................�5..................�5.. 9-17
Ups�bift indicator ..................�5..................�5........................ 2-9
Using t�be was�ber ..................�5..................�5..................�5.. 2-49
Using t�be wipers ..................�5..................�5..................�5... 2-49
V
Vanity mirror ..................�5..................�5.....................�5......... 3-29
Vanity mirror lig�bts ..................�5..................�5.................. 2-63 VDC�f transmission and suspension
setup switc�bes..................�5..................�5..................�5....... 5-25
Ve�bicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF mode.... GTR-10
Ve�bicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lig�bt .... 2-31
Ve�bicle Dynamic Control system ..................�5.......... 5-50
Ve�bicle Dynamic Control system warning ............ 2-37
Ve�bicle identification..................�5..................�5............... 9-11
Ve�bicle identification number ..................�5.......... 9-11
Ve�bicle Identification Number plate................. 9-11
Ve�bicle information display..................�5..................�5.... 2-12
Ve�bicle load capacity..................�5..................�5.............. 9-15
Ve�bicle loading information..................�5..................�5... 9-14
Ve�bicle recovery..................�5..................�5....................... 6-10
Ve�bicle security system ..................�5..................�5......... 2-45
Ve�bicle speed..................�5..................�5........................... 2-16
Ve�bicle status data recorder ..................�5..................�5 9-21
W
Warning
Anti-lock Braking System warning ..................�5. 2-37
AWD clutc�b �big�b temperature warning.......... 2-38
AWD system warning ..................�5..................�5..... 2-39
AWD warning lig�bt ..................�5..................�5.......... 5-41
Brake pad wear warning..................�5..................�5 8-23
Cruise control system warning...........�5.............. 2-40
Door/trunk open warning ..................�5................. 2-41
Engine oil low pressure warning..................�5.... 2-34
Engine system warning..................�5..................�5... 2-34
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning........ 2-38
Hazard warning flas�ber switc�b..................�5........... 6-2
10-7

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