2016 NISSAN GT-R engine coolant


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Except for NISMO models
NISMO models
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LE-
VEL
*1: MAX line
*2: MIN line
*3: Between MAX and MIN lines (except for NISMOmodels)
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
*2, open the reservoir cap
(pressure type)
*Band add coolant up to
between the MAX
*1and MIN*2level. If the
reservoir is empty, open the radiator filler cap
*A
and check the coolant level in the radiator when
the engine is cold. If there is insufficient
coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator with
coolant up to the filler opening and also add it to
the reservoir up to between the MAX
*1and
MIN
*2level.
This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) . The life expec-
tancy of the factory-fill coolant is 24,000 miles
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11


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8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
(38,400 km) or 2 years. Mixing any other type of
coolant or the use of non-distilled water will
reduce the life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant. Refer to the GT-R Service and Main-
tenance Guide for more details.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
Check that the level of coolant is between MAX
and MIN on the pressurized radiator reservoir. If
the level is below the midpoint, the amount of
coolant circulating may be insufficient for max-
imum vehicle performance, possibly causing
engine overheating or other trouble.
For the coolant level and mixture ratio when
engaging in performance driving, see
ªCoolant level and mixture ratioº page
GTR-15.
Except for NISMO models:
If it is difficult to determine the midpoint between
MAX and MIN, remove the coolant reservoir cap
and look inside through the opening to check
that the coolant level is above the divider
*3
between the top half and bottom half of the
pressurized coolant 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 cool-
ant reservoir cap. Doing so will
cause substandard cooling perfor-
mance and overheating.
. If you have added only water as the
coolant in an emergency, change it
to a coolant mixture ratio specified
as soon as possible.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
If major cooling system repairs are required,
contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. The
service procedures can be found in the appro-
priate NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
.To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never change the coolant
when the engine is hot.
. Never remove the radiator filler cap
and the coolant reservoir cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator and
reservoir.
. Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep coolant out of reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.


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8-16Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is
below the MIN line
*1or the brake warning
light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Brake
Fluid R35 Special II fluid up to the MAX line
*2.
If fluid must be added frequently, the system
should be checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
WARNING
Antifreeze is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers
out of the reach of children.
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally. Add window washer fluid when the low
washer fluid warning appears on the vehicle
information display. (
ªLow washer fluid
warningº page 2-42)
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window washer fluid into the tank opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for the mixture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
window washer fluid.
NOTICE
.
Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the
paint.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
NOTE:
Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer's recommended
levels before pouring the fluid into the
window washer reservoir. Do not use the
WINDOW WASHER FLUID


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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 ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal 73.8.
(
ªFuel informationº page 9-4)
Engine oil* .
Mobil 1 (0W-40)
. 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 operation 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. For additional information, see the
following section. (
ªEngine oil and oil filter recommendationº
page 9-6)
. The recommended oil capacity level is 0.39 in (10mm) (0.5 L) below
the H mark on the engine oil dipstick. For additional information, see
the following section. (
ªEngine oilº page 8-13)
Drain and refill
With oil filter change
5-1/4 qt 4-3/8 qt5.0
*For additional information, see
ªChanging engine oil and
filterº page 8-14.
Without oil filter change 4-3/4 qt4 qt4.5
Cooling system .Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
. For additional information, see the following section. (
ªEngine
cooling systemº page 8-10)
With reservoir (except for NISMO mod-
els)
12 qt
10 qt 11.3
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
Transmission oil (Drain and refill) 10 qt 8-1/4 qt9.4.
Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35 Special
. The use of fluids and lubricants other than the specified may cause
vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
. All of the fluid cannot be removed when servicing the transmission.
The actual refill amount may be less than shown.
Differential oil
(Drain and refill) Front
1-3/8 pt 1-1/8 pt0.65.
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil R35 COMPETITION type 2189E
. The use of fluids and lubricants other than the specified may cause
vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
Rear
2-7/8 pt 2-3/8 pt1.35
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instruc-
tions in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section..
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
. DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS


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10 Index
A
Active noise control................................................... 5-54
Additional maintenance items ........................... GTR-12
Air cleaner .................................................................... 8-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ........................................ 9-7
Air fresheners ................................................................ 7-7
All-season tires ..................................................... GTR-11
All-Wheel Drive ........................................................... 5-41
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ............ 5-9
Anti-freeze .................................................................... 5-52
Anti-lock Braking System ......................................... 5-49
Anti-lock Braking System warning ......................... 2-37
Audible reminders ...................................................... 2-32
Automatic
Automatic door lock system ................................ 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed .................. 2-16
Avoiding body damage ....................................... GTR-11
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-7
AWD clutch high temperature warning ................ 2-38
AWD system characteristics ................................... 5-44
AWD system warning ................................................ 2-39
AWD warning light ..................................................... 5-41
B
Battery ............................................................... 5-52, 8-17
Intelligent Key battery discharge ..................... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator .... 2-45 Intelligent Key battery replacement ................. 8-27
Before starting the engine ....................................... 5-13
Body repair ............................................................. GTR-12
Booster seats .............................................................. 1-30
Brake Brake assist .......................................................... 5-49
Brake fluid .............................................. GTR-4, 8-15
Brake pad wear warning ................................... 8-23
Brake system ........................................................ 5-48
Brakes .................................................................... 8-23
High performance brake system ..................... 8-24
Low brake fluid warning .................................... 2-37
Parking brake ........................................................ 5-33
Parking brake break-in ....................................... 5-48
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-36
Replacing the brake pads ................................. 8-24
Self-adjusting brakes .......................................... 8-23
Brake dust .............................................................. GTR-26
Brake pad ............................................................... GTR-15
Brake pad and disc rotor ..................................... GTR-5
Brake pad break-in procedure .......................... GTR-15
Brake system information ................................... GTR-26
Brakes ................................................... GTR-18, GTR-22
Braking precautions ................................................... 5-48
Break-in schedule ........................................ GTR-9, 5-39
C
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ... 9-2
Changing
Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-12 Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-14
Changing wheels and tires ............................... 8-41
Checking Checking bulbs .................................................... 2-25
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level .................................. 8-13
Checking the tire pressure ............................... 8-36
Child restraints ............................................................ 1-15
Child safety .................................................................. 1-13
Chrome parts ................................................................. 7-5
Cleaning ........................................................................ 8-22
Cleaning exterior ........................................................... 7-2
Cleaning interior ............................................................ 7-7
Closing the fuel-filler door ....................................... 3-24
Closing the hood ........................................................ 3-18
Coat hooks ................................................................... 2-59
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ................................................. 5-52
Console box ................................................................. 2-59
Cool down .............................................................. GTR-13
Coolant Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-11
Draining of coolant water .................................. 5-52
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................... 2-7
Coolant level and mixture ratio ......................... GTR-15
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-9
Cracks on brake pad ........................................... GTR-26
Cracks on the disc rotors .................................. GTR-26
Cruise control .................................................. 2-16, 5-34
Cruise control operations ......................................... 5-36


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10-2
Cruise control system warning ............................... 2-40
Cup holders ................................................................. 2-56
Current fuel consumption ......................................... 2-15
D
Differential oil........................................................... GTR-4
Dimensions ................................................................... 9-10
Distance to empty ...................................................... 2-17
Door pocket ................................................................. 2-58
Door/trunk open warning .......................................... 2-41
Doors ............................................................................... 3-4
Draining of coolant water ......................................... 5-52
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .......................... 5-9
Drive belts .................................................................... 8-19
Drive computer ............................................................ 2-15
Driving All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Cold weather driving .......................................... 5-52
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .................... 5-9
Driving on snow or ice ....................................... 5-53
Driving the vehicle ............................................... 5-15
Driving tips ............................................................ 5-21
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-3
Driving after replacing tires ................................ GTR-12
Dry carbon fiber parts ................ GTR-7, GTR-27, 7-6
Dual clutch transmission ........................ GTR-27, 5-15
E
Elapsed time and trip odometer ............................. 2-17
Emergency engine shut off ............................. 5-11, 6-3 Emergency trunk lid release .................................... 3-21
Emission control information label ......................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty .......................... 9-18
Engine ............................................................................. 9-8
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-13
Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-14
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level .................................. 8-13
Emergency engine shut off ...................... 5-11, 6-3
Engine block heater ............................................ 5-54
Engine compartment ........................................... 8-25
Engine compartment check locations ............... 8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................... 2-7
Engine cooling system ....................................... 8-10
Engine oil ................................................ GTR-3, 8-13
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .......... 9-6
Engine oil level display ....................................... 2-12
Engine oil low pressure warning ..................... 2-34
Engine serial number .......................................... 9-12
Engine start operation indicator ...................... 2-43
Engine system warning ...................................... 2-34
Operating range for engine start ..................... 5-10
Starting the engine ............................................. 5-13
Engine and powertrain ...................... GTR-15, GTR-22
Engine oil maintenance ......................................... GTR-4
Engine output ........................................................ GTR-23
Engine output according to the
coolant temperature ............................................. GTR-23
Engine speed is restricted ................................. GTR-23 Environmental factors influence the rate
of corrosion .................................................................... 7-9
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................. 9-20
Exhaust gas .................................................................... 5-3
Exhaust muffler and trunk carpet ........................ GTR-6
Explanation of maintenance items ............................ 8-4
Extended storage fuse switch ................................. 8-26
Exterior and interior lights ........................................ 8-30
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
............... 9-12
Features of each mode ............................................. 5-27
Flat tire ............................................................................ 6-3
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-17
Floor mats ....................................................................... 7-8
Fluid Brake fluid .............................................. GTR-4, 8-15
Fluid level check .................................................. 8-18
Low brake fluid warning .................................... 2-37
Low washer fluid warning ................................. 2-42
Power steering fluid ............................................ 8-14
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-16
Fluids ..................................................... GTR-14, GTR-18
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................... 1-24
Forward-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ............................................................... 1-26
Freeing a frozen door lock ....................................... 5-52