2015 NISSAN GT-R oil

7-6Appearance and care
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES
After driving on a road where salt is \fsed in
winter, immediately wash and \blean the o\ftside
door handles that are provided with a spe\bial
\boating. This will keep the bea\ftif\fl finish longer.
TIRE DRESSING
NISSAN does not re\bommend the \fse of tire
dressings. Tire man\ffa\bt\frers apply a \boating to
the tires to help red\f\be dis\boloration of the
r\fbber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it
may rea\bt with the \boating and form a \bom-
po\fnd. This \bompo\fnd may \bome off the tire
while driving and stain the vehi\ble paint.
If yo\f \bhoose to \fse a tire dressing, take the
following pre\ba\ftions:
.Use a water-based tire dressing. The \boat-
ing on the tire dissolves more easily with an
oil-based tire dressing.
. Apply a light \boat of tire dressing to help
prevent it from entering the tire tread/
grooves (where it wo\fld be diffi\b\flt to
remove) .
. Wipe off ex\bess tire dressing \fsing a dry
towel. Make s\fre the tire dressing is
\bompletely removed from the tire tread/
grooves. .
Allow the tire dressing to dry as re\bom-
mended by tire dressing man\ffa\bt\frer.
DRY CARBON FIBER PARTS (if so
equipped)
Be\ba\fse of the \bhara\bteristi\bs of the material,
the dry \barbon fiber parts may t\frn yellow d\fe to
expos\fre to \fltraviolet rays. The s\frfa\bes of dry
\barbon fiber parts are \boated with a spe\bial
\fltraviolet prote\btion paint. To maintain the
appearan\be of these parts, it is important to
take proper \bare of them.
NOTICE
.Do not use compound agents on
clear-coated dry carbon fiber parts
(such as the NISMO model’s bum-
per, side sill protector, rear spoiler,
etc.) .
. Do not use any chemical agents
(wax, coating agent, compound
agent, etc.) on matte-painted dry
carbon fiber parts (such as the rear
diffuser, a rear spoiler that is of
specifications other than NISMO,
etc.) .
. When dry carbon fiber parts become
dirty, prepare a dilute cleaning solu- tion by mixing one capful of mild
detergent in a bucket of water, and
use that mixture to clean the parts.
NOTE:
The surfaces of the dry carbon fiber parts
are lightly coated like a race car so that
you can feel the proper texture of real
carbon, which may feel rough. This is
normal.

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, \flastic \farts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. \bi\fe the vinyl and
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth dam-
\fened in mild soa\f solution, then wi\fe clean
with a dry soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the a\f\fearance of the leather.
Before using any fabric \frotector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fabric
\frotectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dam\fened only with water, to clean
the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classifica-
tion sensor. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION
.Never use benzine, thinner, or any
similar material.
. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dam-
pened with water. Never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or
any kind of solvent or paper towel
with a chemical cleaning agent.
They will scratch or cause discolora-
tion to the lens.
. Do not spray any liquid such as
water on the meter lens. Spraying
liquid may cause the system to
malfunction.
NOTICE
.Small dirt particles can be abrasive
and damaging to the leather sur-
faces and should be removed
promptly. Do not use saddle soap,
car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning
fluids, solvents, detergents or am-
monia-based cleaners as they may
damage the leather’s natural finish. .
Never use fabric protectors unless
recommended by the manufacturer.
. Do not use glass or plastic cleaner
on meter or gauge lens covers. It
may damage the lens cover.
AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could
affect the vehicle interior. If an air freshener is
used, take the following \frecautions:
.Hanging-ty\fe air fresheners can cause
\fermanent discoloration when they contact
vehicle interior surfaces. Place the air
freshener in a location that allows it to hang
free and not contact an interior surface.
. Liquid-ty\fe air fresheners ty\fically cli\f on
the vents. These \froducts can cause
immediate damage and discoloration when
s\filled on interior surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions before using air fresheners.
Appearance and care7-7
CLEANING INTERIOR

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement..................�l..................�l..................�l. 8-3
Scheduled maintenance ..................�l..................�l............... 8-3
�feneral maintenance ..................�l..................�l..................�l.. 8-3
Where to go �bor service ..................�l..................�l............... 8-3
�feneral maintenance ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-4 Explanation o�b maintenance items ..................�l............... 8-4
Maintenance precautions ..................�l..................�l..................�l. 8-6
Engine compartment check locations ..................�l............... 8-8 Removing the cowl top cover ..................�l..................�l..... 8-9
Engine cooling system ..................�l..................�l..................�l... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ..................�l..................�l. 8-11
Changing engine coolant ..................�l..................�l.......... 8-12
Engine oil ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-13
Checking engine oil level ..................�l..................�l.......... 8-13
Changing engine oil and �bilter ..................�l..................�l.. 8-14
Transmission oil ..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-14
Power steering �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-14
Brake �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l....... 8-15
Window washer �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l..... 8-16
Battery ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.............. 8-17
Precautions ..................�l..................�l..................�l................. 8-17
Fluid level check ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-18
Jump starting ..................�l..................�l..................�l.............. 8-19 Drive belts ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l...... 8-19
Spark plugs ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ..................�l..................�l............. 8-20
Air cleaner ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l...... 8-21
Windshield wiper blades ..................�l..................�l................ 8-22 Cleaning ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.. 8-22
Replacing the wiper blades ..................�l..................�l... 8-22
Brakes ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............. 8-23 Sel�b-adjusting brakes ..................�l..................�l............... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning ..................�l..................�l......... 8-23
High per�bormance brake system ..................�l............. 8-23
Replacing the brake pads ..................�l..................�l....... 8-24
Fuses ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-24
Engine compartment ..................�l..................�l................ 8-24
Passenger compartment ..................�l..................�l......... 8-25
Intelligent Key battery replacement ..................�l................ 8-27
Lights ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-29 Headlights ..................�l..................�l..................�l................. 8-30
Exterior and interior lights ..................�l..................�l....... 8-30
Wheels and tires ..................�l..................�l..................�l............ 8-32
Tire pressure ..................�l..................�l..................�l............ 8-32
Tire and loading in�bormation label ..................�l.......... 8-35
Checking the tire pressure ..................�l..................�l..... 8-36
8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement ..................�l..................�l..................�l. 8-3
Scheduled maintenance ..................�l..................�l............... 8-3
�feneral maintenance ..................�l..................�l..................�l.. 8-3
Where to go �bor service ..................�l..................�l............... 8-3
�feneral maintenance ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-4 Explanation o�b maintenance items ..................�l............... 8-4
Maintenance precautions ..................�l..................�l..................�l. 8-6
Engine compartment check locations ..................�l............... 8-8 Removing the cowl top cover ..................�l..................�l..... 8-9
Engine cooling system ..................�l..................�l..................�l... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ..................�l..................�l. 8-11
Changing engine coolant ..................�l..................�l.......... 8-12
Engine oil ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-13
Checking engine oil level ..................�l..................�l.......... 8-13
Changing engine oil and �bilter ..................�l..................�l.. 8-14
Transmission oil ..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-14
Power steering �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-14
Brake �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l....... 8-15
Window washer �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l..... 8-16
Battery ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.............. 8-17
Precautions ..................�l..................�l..................�l................. 8-17
Fluid level check ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-18
Jump starting ..................�l..................�l..................�l.............. 8-19 Drive belts ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l...... 8-19
Spark plugs ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ..................�l..................�l............. 8-20
Air cleaner ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l...... 8-21
Windshield wiper blades ..................�l..................�l................ 8-22 Cleaning ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.. 8-22
Replacing the wiper blades ..................�l..................�l... 8-22
Brakes ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............. 8-23 Sel�b-adjusting brakes ..................�l..................�l............... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning ..................�l..................�l......... 8-23
High per�bormance brake system ..................�l............. 8-23
Replacing the brake pads ..................�l..................�l....... 8-24
Fuses ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-24
Engine compartment ..................�l..................�l................ 8-24
Passenger compartment ..................�l..................�l......... 8-25
Intelligent Key battery replacement ..................�l................ 8-27
Lights ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-29 Headlights ..................�l..................�l..................�l................. 8-30
Exterior and interior lights ..................�l..................�l....... 8-30
Wheels and tires ..................�l..................�l..................�l............ 8-32
Tire pressure ..................�l..................�l..................�l............ 8-32
Tire and loading in�bormation label ..................�l.......... 8-35
Checking the tire pressure ..................�l..................�l..... 8-36

8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself
engine. Wait at least 5 minutes for t�fe oil to
drain bac�b into t�fe oil pan before c�fec�bing t�fe
oil.
Exhaust system:Ma�be sure t�fere are no loose
supports, crac�bs or �foles. If t�fe sound of t�fe
ex�faust seems unusual or t�fere is a smell of
ex�faust fumes in t�fe engine compartment,
immediately �fave t�fe ex�faust system inspected
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
(
“Ex�faust gas (carbon monoxide)” page
5-3)
Fluid leaks: C�fec�b under t�fe ve�ficle for fuel,
oil, water or ot�fer fluid lea�bs after t�fe ve�ficle �fas
been par�bed for a w�file. Water dripping from t�fe
air conditioner after use is normal. If you s�fould
notice any lea�bs or if gasoline fumes are evident,
c�fec�b for t�fe cause and �fave it corrected
immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines: C�fec�b
t�fe level w�fen t�fe fluid is cold, wit�f t�fe engine
off. C�fec�b t�fe lines for proper attac�fment, lea�bs,
crac�bs, etc.
Radiator and hoses: C�fec�b t�fe front of t�fe
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., t�fat may �fave accumulated. Ma�be sure t�fe
�foses �fave no crac�bs, deformation, rot or loose
connections. Underbody:
T�fe underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances suc�f as t�fose
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove t�fese substances, ot�fer-
wise rust will form on t�fe floor pan, frame, fuel
lines and around t�fe ex�faust system. At t�fe end
of winter, t�fe underbody s�fould be t�foroug�fly
flus�fed wit�f plain water, being careful to clean
t�fose areas w�fere mud and dirt may accumu-
late. (“Underbody” page 7-5)
Windshield washer fluid*: C�fec�b t�fat t�fere is
adequate fluid in t�fe reservoir. W�fen performing any inspection or mainte-
nance wor�b on your ve�ficle, always ta�be care
to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or
damage to t�fe ve�ficle. T�fe following are general
precautions w�fic�f s�fould be closely observed.
WARNING
.
Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely
and block the wheels to prevent
the vehicle from moving. Move the
shift lever to the
&Pposition.
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF or LOCK position when per-
forming any parts replacement or
repairs.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from moving
fans, belts and any other moving
parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove
any loose clothing and remove any
jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.
before working on your vehicle.
. Always wear eye protection when-
ever you work on your vehicle.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

.If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while it
is supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic engine cooling fan. It may
come on at any time without warn-
ing, even if the ignition key is in the
OFF position and the engine is not
running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect the negative battery
cable before working near the fan.
. The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer because the fuel lines are
under high pressure even when the
engine is off.CAUTION
.Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used en-
gine oil and coolant. Improperly
disposed engine oil, coolant, and/
or other vehicle fluids can damage
the environment. Always conform to
local regulations for disposal of
vehicle fluid.
NOTICE
.Never connect or disconnect the
battery or any transistorized com-
ponent while the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
. Never leave the engine or transmis-
sion related component harnesses
disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourse\ff” section
gi\bes instructions regarding on\fy those items
which are re\fati\be\fy easy for an owner to perform. A genuine NISSAN Ser\bice Manua\f is a\fso
a\bai\fab\fe. (
“Owner’s Manua\f/Ser\bice Man-
ua\f order information” page 9-22)
You shou\fd be aware that incomp\fete or
improper ser\bicing may resu\ft in operating
difficu\fties or excessi\be emissions. If in doubt
about any servicing, we recommend that it
be done by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-7

8-8Maintenance and do-it-yourself
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
�f. Batter�b
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Air cleaner7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Coolant reservoir cap (pressure t�bpe)
10. Coolant reservoir
11. Window washer fluid reservoir
NOTICE
The coolant reservoir is equipped with a
pressure type cap, and the radiator is
equipped with a non-pressure type cap.
Do not switch the radiator filler cap and
the coolant reservoir cap. Doing so will
cause substandard cooling perfor-
mance and overheating.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and a\f\flythe \farking brake.
\b. Run the engine until it reaches o\ferating tem\ferature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait at least 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan before checking the oil.
4. Remove the di\fstick and wi\fe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the di\fstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the range
*1. If the
oil level is below
*2, remove the oil filler ca\f and \four recommended oil through the
o\fening.
Do not overfill
*3.
6. Recheck oil level with the di\fstick.
NOTE:
. It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the
severity of operating conditions. More
engine oil is consumed by frequent
acceleration/deceleration especially
when the engine rpm is high. If your
rate of oil consumption increases sud-
denly or without explanation, NISSAN
recommends that you have your vehicle
inspected by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
. When the vehicle is delivered, the
engine oil is set to 0.39 in (10 mm)
below the H mark for optimal high
performance driving. The engine oil can
be filled up to the H mark if perfor-
mance driving is not engaged.NOTICE
.Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is
the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine
with its plasma-sprayed bores was
developed using this oil. NISSAN
cannot ensure proper engine opera-
tion and durability if other 0W-40
synthetic oil is used. If Mobil 1 (0W-
40) is not available, Mobil 1 (10W-
40) (100% synthetic) may be used;
however, some performance loss
may be noticed.
. Oil level should be checked regu-
larly. Operating the engine with an
insufficient amount of oil can da-
mage the engine. See the 2015
NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information
Booklet for details including applic-
able exclusions.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13
ENGINE OIL

8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
NOTE:
When replacement is required, contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for servicing.
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. NOTE:
When checking or replacement is required,
contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
NOTICE
.
Use only Genuine NISSAN Trans-
mission Oil R35 Special. Do not mix
with other fluids.
. Using transmission oil other than
Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil
R35 Special will cause deterioration
in driveability and transmission dur-
ability, and may damage the trans-
mission. See the 2015 NISSAN GT-R
Warranty Information Booklet for
details including applicable exclu-
sions.
Check the fluid level in the reserv�fir. Rem�fve the
c�bp th�bt is �btt�bched with �b g�buge inside.
The fluid level sh�fuld be checked using the fr�fnt
side �ff the g�buge m�brked “HOT” (
*1: H OT
MIN.,
*2: HOT MAX.) �bt fluid temper�btures �ff
122 t�f 1768F (50 t�f 808C) �fr using the reverse
side �ff the g�buge m�brked “COLD” (
*3: COLD
MIN.,
*4: COLD MAX.) �bt fluid temper�btures �ff
32 t�f 868F (0 t�f 308C) .
If the fluid is bel�fw the MIN line, �bdd Genuine
NISSAN PSF �fr equiv�blent. Rem�fve the c�bp
�bnd fill thr�fugh the �fpening.
TRANSMISSION OIL POWER STEERING FLUID