2015 NISSAN GT-R oil type

The GT-R is NISSAN’s first superc�fr c�ftegory
�behicle. The GT-R is equipped with speci�fl
systems. These systems �fre different th�fn those
used on con�bention�fl �behicles to �fllow for the
high perform�fnce dri�bing ch�fr�fcteristics of this
�behicle. Your �behicle should be m�fint�fined by �f
GT-R certified NISSAN de�fler. Speci�fl skills,
knowledge �fnd equipment �fre necess�fry to
properly m�fint�fin your GT-R.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Ple�fse re�fd this Owner’s M�fnu�fl c�frefully,
together with your W�frr�fnty Inform�ftion Booklet
which describes �f number of express limit�ftions,
exclusions �fnd w�fys to �boid your w�frr�fnty for
f�filing to follow the instructions cont�fined in this
Owner’s M�fnu�fl, including, but not limited to:
.F�filure to use proper p�frts, fuel �fnd fluids,
. Dri�bing with the VDC off,
. R�fcing,
. Any competiti�be dri�bing of �fny sort wh�ftso-
e�ber,
. Use on �f tr�fck or dri�bing on �fny �firstrip,
. Modific�ftions, including �fdding/repl�fcing,
reprogr�fmming, �fttempting to reprogr�fm,
�fltering, disconnecting �fny computer, con-
trol unit or electronic modules, .
Deleting �fny or �fll stored inform�ftion in �fny
computer, control unit or electronic module
including VSDR,
. F�filure to h�f�be required GT-R Perform�fnce
Optimiz�ftion Ser�bices performed.
In �fddition, see your tire w�frr�fnty for specific
limit�ftions or exclusions for oper�fting summer
tires below í48F(í208C) .
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
.Speci�fl skills, knowledge �fnd equipment �fre
necess�fry to properly inspect �fnd �fdjust the
GT-R engine, tr�fnsmission, suspension �fnd
br�fkes to m�fint�fin perform�fnce. A GT-R
certified NISSAN de�fler h�fs the GT-R
certified technic�fl st�fff �fnd the speci�fl
equipment to properly m�fint�fin your GT-R.
. NISSAN recommends m�finten�fnce items
th�ft require the repl�fcement of p�frts, engine
oil, oil filters �fnd �fir filters should be
performed by �f GT-R certified NISSAN
de�fler. M�fke sure the specified fluids �fnd
p�frts �fre used when the m�finten�fnce is
performed. NISSAN �flso recommends the
repl�fcement of p�frts such �fs br�fkes should
be performed by �f GT-R certified NISSAN
de�fler.
NOTICE
Only use the following specified fluids
and parts in the GT-R to avoid possible
vehicle damage.
ENGINE OIL
Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic oil)
Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the f�fctory
fill oil. The VR38 engine with its pl�fsm�f-spr�fyed
bores w�fs de�beloped using this oil. NISSAN
c�fnnot ensure proper engine oper�ftion �fnd
dur�fbility if other synthetic oil is used. If Mobil
1 (0W-40) is not �f�b�fil�fble, Mobil 1 (10W-40)
(100% synthetic) m�fy be used; howe�ber, some
perform�fnce loss m�fy be noticed.
Furthermore, repl�fcement of the engine oil with
MOTUL NISMO COMPETITION OIL type
2193E(5W40) is recommended for the frequent
high perform�fnce dri�bing opportunities.
NISSAN c�fnnot ensure proper engine oper�ftion
�fnd dur�fbility if other synthetic oil is used.
The use of additives, chemical materials or
abrasive compounds is prohibited.
The use of �fdditi�bes, chemic�fl m�fteri�fls, �fbr�f-
si�be compounds or other high perform�fnce
GT-R OverviewGTR-3
GT-R SPECIFIC INFORMATION GT-R SPECIAL SPECIFICATION
PARTS

GTR-4GT-R Overview
engine oils may cause internal engine �famage.
Engine oil maintenance
.When the �behicle is �feli�bere�f, the engine oil
le�bel is 0.39 in (10 mm) below the H mark on
the engine oil �fipstick for optimum high
performance �fri�bing. The engine oil can be
fille�f up to the H mark if not engaging in
performance �fri�bing.
. Because of the high performance character-
istics of the GT-R engine, more frequent oil
le�bel inspections are necessary. Check the
oil le�bel e�bery 1,800 miles (3,000 km) an�f
a�fjust as necessary. Also, change the
engine oil base�f on the �fri�bing con�fitions.
For the information regar�fing oil replace-
ment inter�bals, refer to the 2015 NISSAN
GT-R Ser�bice an�f Maintenance Gui�fe.
. Some amount of oil is consume�f by your
engine un�fer normal operating con�fitions,
an�f oil consumption by itself �foes not
necessarily in�ficate any malfunction. If your
rate of oil consumption increases su�f�fenly
or without explanation, NISSAN recom-
men�fs that you ha�be your �behicle inspecte�f
by a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer.
. For information about the oil replacement
inter�bals for performance �fri�bing, refer to the
inter�bal for replacing oil after high perfor- mance �fri�bing. (
“A�f�fitional mainte-
nance items” page GTR-12)
Make sure to replace the oil filter when the
engine oil is change�f.
TRANSMISSION OIL
Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35
Special (100% synthetic oil)
The GT-R uses a multiple-�fisc �fual wet clutch
transmission. The specially �fe�belope�f transmis-
sion oil maximizes the friction characteristics of
the clutch an�f the lubrication of the gear
bearings.
The use of additives is prohibited.
The use of a�f�fiti�bes or other transmission oil
may cause internal transmission or clutch
�famage.
DIFFERENTIAL OIL (front and rear)
Differential Oil R35 COMPETITION type
2189E
Use only the Differential Oil R35 COMPETITION
type 2189E that can keep the oil temperature
low in or�fer to protect all parts of the �fifferential
an�f maximize the performance of the Limite�f
Slip Differential (LSD) .
The use of additives is prohibited.
Using a�f�fiti�bes or any other than the specifie�f �fifferential oil may cause the oil temperature to
increase an�f the final �fri�be to be �famage�f. Also
it may cause �bibration an�f a�f�bersely the �behicle
han�fling characteristics.
BRAKE FLUID
Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special
II
Genuine NISSAN Brake Flui�f R35 Special II is
the factory fill brake flui�f. The Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) unit an�f other relate�f parts were
specially �fesigne�f for this brake flui�f. NISSAN
cannot ensure proper operation of the �behicle if
other brake flui�f is use�f.

GTR-20GT-R Overview
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.

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.
Illustrated table of contents0-11
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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

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

Brake fluidRefill to the proper oil level according to the in�ftruction�f
in the “8. �baintenance and do-it-your�felf” �fection..
Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II
. Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II i�f the factory fill brake
fluid. The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) unit and other related part�f
were �fpecially de�figned for thi�f brake fluid and NISSAN cannot en�fure
the be�ft performance and proper operation of the vehicle if other brake
fluid i�f u�fed.
�bulti-purpo�fe grea�fe —— — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium �foap ba�fe)
Air conditioning �fy�ftem refrigerant —— —.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
. For additional information, �fee the following �fection. (
“Air
conditioner �fpecification label” page 9-13)
Air conditioning �fy�ftem lubricant�f —— — NISSAN UV Luminou�f Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window wa�fher fluid —— —Genuine NISSAN Wind�fhield Wa�fher Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
Technical and consumer information9-3

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