2017 NISSAN GT-R oil level


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sive compounds or other high performance
engine oils may cause internal engine damage.
Engine oil maintenanceGUID-7CDFA496-5639-4F1E-8F03-08DB5D2863B9.When the vehicle is delivered, the engine oil
level is 0.39 in (10 mm) below the H mark on
the engine oil dipstick for optimum high
performance driving. The engine oil can be
filled up to the H mark if not engaging in
performance driving.
. Because of the high performance character-
istics of the GT-R engine, more frequent oil
level inspections are necessary. Check the
oil level every 1,800 miles (3,000 km) and
adjust as necessary. Also, change the
engine oil based on the driving conditions.
For the information regarding oil replace-
ment intervals, refer to the 2017 NISSAN
GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide.
. Some amount of oil is consumed by your
engine under normal operating conditions,
and oil consumption by itself does not
necessarily indicate any malfunction. If your
rate of oil consumption increases suddenly
or without explanation, NISSAN recom-
mends that you have your vehicle inspected
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
. For information about the oil replacement
intervals for performance driving, refer to the interval for replacing oil after high perfor-
mance driving. (
ªAdditional mainte-
nance itemsº page GTR-12)
Make sure to replace the oil filter when the
engine oil is changed.
TRANSMISSION OILGUID-33530AE7-DE21-4F44-BDD8-78982F22D846Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35
Special (100% synthetic oil)
The GT-R uses a multiple-disc dual wet clutch
transmission. The specially developed transmis-
sion oil maximizes the friction characteristics of
the clutch and the lubrication of the gear
bearings.
The use of additives is not recommended.
The use of additives or other transmission oil
may cause internal transmission or clutch
damage.
DIFFERENTIAL OIL (front and rear)GUID-02DD11D6-4B01-4B02-9F92-7324C1E986B1Differential Oil R35 COMPETITION type
2189E
Use Differential Oil R35 COMPETITION type
2189E or equivalent that can keep the oil
temperature low in order to protect all parts of
the differential and maximize the performance of
the Limited Slip Differential (LSD) . The use of additives is not recommended.
Using additives or any other than the specified
differential oil may cause the oil temperature to
increase and the final drive to be damaged. Also
it may cause vibration and adversely the vehicle
handling characteristics.
BRAKE FLUIDGUID-80CC3CF4-48F5-411D-9F49-53C93F4A64F4Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special
II
Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II is
the factory fill brake fluid. The Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) unit and other related parts were
specially designed for this brake fluid. NISSAN
cannot ensure proper operation of the vehicle if
other brake fluid is used.


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Cool down the vehicle to help extend the life of
the vehicle if coolant temperatures are extremely
high. Drive the vehicle at 37 to 50 MPH (60 to
80 km/h) , in 5th or 6th gear for 2 to 3 miles (3 to
5 km) and then stop the engine.
Refueling precautionsGUID-6FAF478E-E778-45E1-88B2-3821289F5A5F
WARNING
Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire. The fuel tank
is full at the first automatic shutoff.
To maximize vehicle performance, the fuel tank is
located as low as possible to lower the vehicle
center of gravity. The tank is also divided into
two parts. This fuel tank design causes higher
pressures inside the tank than other vehicles so
fuel spillage is possible by trying to top off the
fuel tank after automatic shutoff.
The fuel tank pressure is higher when the vehicle
is hot, especially if the tank is more than half full.
If the cap is opened when the vehicle is hot, it
may cause fuel spray and there may be a hissing
noise. Open the cap slowly, releasing the pressure from the tank gradually. Also, if the
vehicle is refueled when the vehicle is hot, the
fuel pump may automatically shut off before the
tank is full. This does not indicate that there is a
malfunction. Refuel slowly or refuel after the
vehicle has cooled.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE DRIVING
GUID-649E6E1E-47A8-4D0D-B650-32A80495D4B7The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
FluidsGUID-7F5C84E9-2A88-45E4-9098-14BC6613E6B5.
Check the engine, transmission, differential
and under vehicle surfaces for oil and
coolant leaks.
. Check the fluid levels and adjust as neces-
sary using the specified fluid as described
under the conditions listed in this section.
(
ªRecommended fluids and mainte-
nance intervalº page GTR-19 ) If you do
not drive under the conditions listed, refer to
the 2017 NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide.
SSI0665
. NISSAN recommends to adjust the engine
oil level
*1to be 0.39 in (10 mm) (1/8 gal
(0.5 liters))
*2below the H mark on the
engine oil dipstick. (
*3range is 1.18 in (30
mm) .) Before checking the oil level, run the
engine until it reaches operating tempera-
ture and wait at least 5 minutes after turning
off the engine. Make sure the oil level always
remains above the L mark.
When the vehicle is delivered, the engine oil
is set to ªH- 0.39 in (10 mm)º for optimal
high performance driving.
. Some amount of oil is consumed by your
engine under normal operating conditions,
and oil consumption by itself does not
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necessarily indicate any malfunction. If your
rate of oil consumption increases suddenly
or without explanation, NISSAN recom-
mends that you have your vehicle inspected
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
GMD0020
.Adjust the power steering fluid level to the R
mark
*5on the power steering dipstick
when the fluid temperature is hot or
*6
when the fluid temperature is cold.
Fluid temperature:
Hot: 122 to 1768F (50 to 808C): between
*1and*5
Cold: 32 to 868F (0 to 308C): between*3
and*6
Coolant level and mixture ratioGUID-B8E57B84-06B9-4FB8-99A2-0ADC92A7F15DThe information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving. Check the coolant level in the pressurized
coolant reservoir. Adjust the level so that the
fluid is between the MAX and MIN markings. For
the coolant, use genuine NISSAN Long Life
coolant. (On delivery of new vehicle, the
reservoir is filled to the MIN level. Be sure to
replenish approximately 3/8 US quart (0.3 to 0.4
liter) of coolant.)
NOTICE
Do not overfill the coolant. This may
increase the pressure in the cooling
system and cause coolant leaks.
To maximize vehicle performance, the coolant
mixture ratio should be a combination of 30%
coolant antifreeze and 70% demineralized or
distilled water for maximum cooling system
performance regardless of ambient tempera-
tures.
If ambient temperatures are anticipated below
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SSI0578
.Make sure the tire has not slipped on the
wheel causing the assembly to be out of
balance. The reference marks on the tire and
wheel should be aligned. If the reference
marks are not aligned, the tire has slipped on
the wheel. Have the wheels/tires reba-
lanced. Make sure the old reference marks
are erased and new reference marks are
applied to the wheel and tire. When instal-
ling new tires on the wheels, make sure new
reference marks are applied to the wheels
and tires.
. Avoid the driving conditions listed under
ªAdditional maintenance itemsº in this sec-
tion for 48 hours after tires are installed on the wheels. The tire may slip on the wheel if
the vehicle is driven in these conditions
before 48 hours have passed. If the tire slips
on the wheel, the wheel/tire assembly will be
out of balance and will require rebalancing.
BrakesGUID-A8930855-67C4-4640-83D9-8730F21D114EThe information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
.
Check for the heat deterioration of the
brakes and parts around the brakes.
. It is recommended that you remove air from
the brake system after any of the following:
Ð When engaging in high performance
driving for the first time after purchasing
a new vehicle.
Ð After replacing the brake fluid.
Ð When engaging in high performance driving for a sustained period of time. It
is recommended that bleeding the brake
be performed when the brake calipers
are hot (about 2128F (1008C)) .
Brake pad break-in procedure:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9NISSAN recommends that a special brake pad
break-in procedure be performed before enga-
ging in performance driving. It is recommended
you contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for details.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
AFTER DRIVING
GUID-D4ED7991-5C9C-48FF-9139-8588365507B3The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
NOTICE
At the completion of performance driv-
ing, all fluid and other adjustments
should be returned to the normal fluid
specifications as shown in the ªMain-
tenance and do-it-yourselfº section of
this manual.
FluidsGUID-B6252B1E-9473-4807-99EF-F0B6534BBC6CThe information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
.
Check the engine, transmission, differential
and under the vehicle for oil and coolant
leaks.
. Check the fluid levels and adjust as neces-
sary using the specified fluid as described
under the conditions listed in this section.
(
ªRecommended fluids and mainte-
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GUID-DD281636-A3DD-49D2-B488-7B6953612CC1
REFUELING PRECAUTIONSGUID-B30F7182-F54D-4636-B6F0-BE4454974C1A
WARNING
Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire. The fuel tank
is full at the first automatic shutoff.
To maximize vehicle performance, the fuel tank is
located as low as possible to lower the vehicle
center of gravity. The tank is also divided into
two parts. This fuel tank design causes higher
pressures inside the tank than other vehicles so
fuel spillage is possible by trying to top off the
fuel tank after automatic shutoff.
The fuel tank pressure is higher when the vehicle
is hot, especially if the tank is more than half full.
If the cap is opened when the vehicle is hot, it
may cause fuel spray and there may be a hissing
noise. Open the cap slowly, releasing the
pressure from the tank gradually. Also, if the
vehicle is refueled when the vehicle is hot, the
fuel pump may automatically shut off before the
tank is full. This does not indicate that there is a
malfunction. Refuel slowly or refuel after the vehicle has cooled.
GASOLINE SMELLGUID-C4342B46-9E75-40FD-9A7E-8B889C6F3C49The fuel temperature is higher when the vehicle
is hot. This may cause a gasoline smell from the
vehicle. This does not indicate that there is a
malfunction. The smell will go away when the
fuel temperature has cooled.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
INDICATES HIGHER TEMPERATURE
GUID-F95A7E17-06A2-4ED7-B463-A156390578EBHeat from the engine compartment, radiator and
intercoolers can affect the outside temperature
display. The outside temperature display may
indicate a higher than actual temperature while
driving or stopped. This is normal.
IDLE SPEED IS NOT STEADYGUID-7097ABDE-3830-4D7D-A455-813F21F63D62The idle speed may not be steady when the
engine compartment is extremely hot. This is
normal. The engine speed will be steady when
the engine cools down.
In this case, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may come on. After a few driving trips, the MIL
should turn off. If the light remains on after a few
driving trips, it is recommended you have the
vehicle inspected by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
ENGINE SPEED IS RESTRICTEDGUID-587FD63C-797C-46FE-8FC5-922D6B690C2FTo help protect the engine, the maximum engine
speed is automatically controlled in the following
conditions:
.
Revving the engine with the shift lever in the
&Por&Nposition: The maximum engine
speed is 4,300 RPM
. Revving the engine when the engine oil is at
a low (below 328F (08C)) or extremely high
(over 2758F (1358C)) temperature: The
maximum engine speed is 4,000 RPM (The
&Mposition will automatically change to the
&Aposition.)
ENGINE OUTPUTGUID-C14E0C84-C7F0-4B8A-8FEF-2A734F415F94
High altitudeGUID-445B3E98-7529-4F53-8B24-429570722800To protect the engine, engine output is con-
trolled so that it does not increase at altitude of
approximately 3,281 ft (1,000 m) or higher.
Engine output according to the
coolant temperature
GUID-3F169CBB-5E6D-4B26-8539-DAAEBB0E590EThe engine output is controlled at a low level
when the engine coolant temperature is lower
than approximately 1588F (708C) or higher than
2308F (1108C). This is not a malfunction.
If the temperature is lower than approximately
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GT-R SPECIFIC VEHICLE
CHARACTERISTICS


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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit............................................................................\
............... 2-3
Instrument panel ....
....................................................................... 2-4
Meters and gauges ....
.................................................................. 2-5
Speedometer ....
....................................................................... 2-6
Odometer/twin trip odometer ............................................. 2-6
Tachometer ............................................................................\
.. 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ............................................................................\
... 2-8
Transmission position indicator .......................................... 2-9
Upshift indicator ..................................................................... 2-9
Instrument brightness control .......................................... 2-11
Vehicle information display ..................................................... 2-12
Engine oil level display ....
................................................... 2-12
Transmission system check display ....
............................ 2-14
Drive computer .......................................................................... 2-15
Current fuel consumption ................................................. 2-15
Vehicle speed ....
................................................................... 2-16
Cruise control ....
................................................................... 2-16
Average fuel consumption and speed ........................... 2-16
Elapsed time and trip odometer ....
.................................. 2-17
Distance to empty ............................................................... 2-17
Outside air temperature .................................................... 2-18
Setting (drive computer) ................................................... 2-19
Warning (drive computer) ....
............................................. 2-23 Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders
.... ................................................................. 2-25
Checking lights ....
.............................................................. 2-25
Warning lights ....
................................................................ 2-25
Indicator lights ................................................................... 2-31
Audible reminders ............................................................. 2-33
Warning display ........................................................................ 2-34
Engine oil low pressure warning ....
............................... 2-35
Engine system warning ................................................... 2-35
Shift lever position warning ............................................ 2-35
Reverse warning ....
............................................................ 2-36
Transmission system warning ........................................ 2-36
Transmission oil high temperature warning ................ 2-36
Transmission clutch high temperature warning ....
..... 2-37
Parking brake release warning ...................................... 2-37
Low brake fluid warning .................................................. 2-37
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning .................. 2-38
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system warning ....
.............................................................. 2-38
AWD clutch high temperature warning ....
................... 2-38
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ....
................. 2-39
AWD system warning ...................................................... 2-39
Low tire pressure warning .............................................. 2-40
Run-flat tire warning ....
..................................................... 2-40


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NOTE:
.The instrument brightness can be ad-
justed separately for daytime and
nighttime conditions. The adjusted set-
tings are automatically stored.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the setting returns to the default.GUID-B903EDE7-08CE-495E-9D7E-05EFCA7F4171The vehicle information display can display the
following information.
.Engine oil level display
. Transmission system check display
. Instrument brightness control level display
(
ªInstrument brightness controlº page
2-11)
. Drive computer
(
ªDrive computerº page 2-15)
. Warning display
(
ªWarning displayº page 2-34)
. Operation display
(
ªOperation displaysº page 2-43)
. Cruise control display
(
ªCruise controlº page 5-34)
JVI0112X
ENGINE OIL LEVEL DISPLAYGUID-9FC797C8-68FD-47A3-A239-FF002C3364A9When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the engine oil status before starting the
engine is indicated as illustrated.
When the oil level is normalGUID-C77F5DDF-90E3-419A-87CD-776BB25B5A9FªOIL LEVEL OKº is displayed. Push the dis-
played LEVEL switch
to check the oil level.
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JVI0113X
NOTE:
The engine oil level can be displayed after
the ªOIL LEVEL OKº display turns off or
while the engine is started and running.
(
ªMaintenanceº page 2-20)
JVI0114X
When the oil level is lowGUID-5A341160-9C38-41BC-BB50-34D19EBD78DAIf the message shown above is displayed, the
engine oil level is low.
Warm up the engine in a level location. After at
least 5 minutes have passed since engine stop,
use the engine oil dipstick to check the oil level.
(
ªEngine oilº page 8-13)
If the oil level is low, it is recommended you have
additional engine oil added, or the oil changed,
at a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is in a location that is not
level, accurate measurement of the oil
level may not be possible. If ªOIL LEVEL
LOW º is displayed, but the level shown
by the oil dipstick is normal, move the
vehicle to a level location and stop the
engine. After at least 5 minutes have
passed, open the driver's door and push
the ignition switch back to ON. If the
ªOIL LEVEL LOWº message appears
again, have engine oil added or the oil
changed.
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