2016 NISSAN 370Z COUPE check oil

SDI2335
Engine oil and filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug
*1with a wrench
and completely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed of properly.
.Check your local regulations.
(Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine
oil filter change is needed.)
4. Loosen the oil filter
*2with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber
gasket remaining on the mounting sur-
face of the engine. Failure to do so
could lead to engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench. Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.9-2) for drain and refill capa-
city. The drain and refill capacity depends on
the oil temperature and drain time. Use
these specifications for reference only. Al-
ways use the dipstick to determine the
proper amount of oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operation
1. Install the engine undercover into position asthe following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clipout.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
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c. Insert the clip through the undercoverinto the hole in the frame, then push the
center of the clip in to lock the clip in
place.
d. Install the bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not to strip the bolts
or over-tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
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. When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
CAUTION
.
Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF. Do not mix with other fluids.
. Using automatic transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF will cause deterioration in dri-
veability and automatic transmis-
sion durability, and may damage
the automatic transmission, which
is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
SDI1765A
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked with the
engine off using the HOT range (
*1:HOT
MAX.,
*2: HOT MIN.) at fluid temperatures of
122 to 1768F (50 to 808C) or using the COLD
range (
*3: COLD MAX.,*4: COLD MIN.) at
fluid temperatures of 32 to 868F(0to30 8C) .
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove the cap
and fill through the opening.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(ATF) POWER STEERING FLUID

10-2
Console box ................................................................. 2-43
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-9
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ................................................... 2-44
Cruise control .............................................................. 5-21
Cup holders ................................................................. 2-42
D
Dampers, Performance dampers ............................ 5-31
Daytime running light system .................................. 2-35
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch .......................................................... 2-32
Dimensions ................................................................... 9-10
Drive belts .................................................................... 8-18
Driving Cold weather driving .......................................... 5-32
Driving with automatic transmission ............... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission .................... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-2
DVD player operation ................................................ 4-55
E
Economy, Fuel ............................................................. 5-24
Elapsed time ................................................................ 2-25
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ........................... 6-8
Emission control information label ......................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty .......................... 9-22
Engine Before starting the engine ................................ 5-10
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-23 Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level .................................. 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off .................................. 5-9
Engine block heater ............................................ 5-33
Engine compartment check locations ............... 8-7
Engine cooling system .......................................... 8-8
Engine oil ............................................................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .......... 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ..................... 2-22
Engine oil temperature gauge ............................. 2-8
Engine oil viscosity ................................................. 9-6
Engine serial number .......................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-8
Engine start operation indicator ...................... 2-19
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ......................................... 2-20
If your vehicle overheats .................................... 6-16
Starting the engine ............................................. 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................. 9-24
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................... 5-2
Extended storage fuse warning .............................. 2-22
Exterior light indicator ................................................ 2-15F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2 Flat tire ............................................................................ 6-3
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................................................. 6-8
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-21
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-6
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................ 8-13
Brake fluid ............................................................. 8-13
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Engine coolant ........................................................ 8-8
Engine oil ............................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid ............................................ 8-12
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-14
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player .... 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-52
Fog light switch .......................................................... 2-37
Front manual seat adjustment ................................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ............. 1-37
Front power seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ............................ 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .............................. 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Fuel economy ....................................................... 5-24
Fuel economy information (display) ................... 4-9
Fuel information ....................................................... 9-4
Fuel octane rating .................................................. 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ........................................................ 3-34
Fuel-filler door ...................................................... 3-34
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-35
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................................... 5-23
Fuses ............................................................................. 8-22

10-4
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ................................................... 9-18
LockAutomatic door locks ............................................ 3-5
Door locks ................................................................ 3-4
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-4
Rear hatch lock .................................................... 3-17
Trunk lid .................................................................. 3-19
Locking with mechanical key ..................................... 3-4
Low tire pressure warning light .............................. 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ..................... 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery .................................................................... 8-15
General maintenance ............................................ 8-3
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 8-4
Maintenance indicators ...................................... 2-22
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-6
Maintenance requirements ................................... 8-3
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 8-3
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-15
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............................. 2-15
Manual front seat adjustment .................................... 1-4
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-48
Master warning light .................................................. 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-3
Meter Trip computer ....................................................... 2-23
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-36
Mirror Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-37
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror .......................................................... 3-39 Multi-function controller .............................................. 4-4
N
New vehicle break-in ................................................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .................... 2-29
NISSAN voice recognition system ......................... 4-99
No key warning ........................................................... 2-19
O
Odometer ....................................................................... 2-6
Off-road recovery ......................................................... 5-6
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level .................................. 8-10
Engine oil ............................................................... 8-10
Engine oil viscosity ................................................. 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ......................... 2-22
Opening the soft top ................................................. 3-21
Operation, Operational indicators .......................... 2-19
Outside mirrors ........................................................... 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-25
P
Panic alarm .................................................................. 3-14
Parking Brake break-in ...................................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-25
Performance dampers ............................................... 5-31 Phone
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-75
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ............... 4-86
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-74
Power Front seat adjustment ............................................ 1-3
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-40
Power steering ..................................................... 5-26
Power steering fluid ............................................ 8-12
Power windows .................................................... 2-45
Precautions .................................................................. 5-21 Audio operation .................................................... 4-30
Braking precautions ............................................ 5-26
Child restraints ..................................................... 1-19
Cruise control operations .................................. 5-17
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-6
Seat belt usage .................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-29
When starting and driving .................................... 5-2
Predictive course line settings ................................ 4-22
Push starting ................................................................ 6-16
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ................................................ 2-20
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-7, 5-8
R
Radio ............................................................................. 4-30 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-74
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ....................................................................... 9-24
Rear hatch .................................................................... 3-17
Rear hatch opener ..................................................... 3-17