2017 NISSAN GT-R engine


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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLEGUID-72EE0DFB-158D-46A2-940E-F05348D080A1This vehicle should not be modified. Mod-
ification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. See the 2017
NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information Book-
let for details including applicable exclu-
sions.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket OBD plug-in
device that uses the port during normal
driving, for example remote insurance
company monitoring, remote vehicle
diagnostics, telematics or engine re-
programming, may cause interference
or damage to vehicle systems. We do
not recommend or endorse the use of
any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices,
unless specifically approved by
NISSAN. The vehicle Warranty may not
cover damage caused by any aftermar-
ket plug-in device.
WHEN READING THE MANUALGUID-DA646380-78E8-4D12-814D-F50A552A3B70This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your
vehicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of
production, region or availability. There-
fore, you may find information about
features or equipment that are not in-
cluded or installed on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications, performance, design or compo-
nent suppliers without notice and without
obligation. From time to time, NISSAN may
update or revise this manual to provide owners
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available. Please carefully read and retain with
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and up-to-date information regarding your ve-
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tion/manualsGuide. If you have questions con-
cerning any information in your Owner's Manual,
contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See theNISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page
in this Owner's Manual for contact information.
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THIS MANUAL
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
GUID-85B243A8-33B0-4F96-B15F-F19063314353
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.


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GT-R Overview
GT-R specific information................................................... GTR-3
Warranty information ...................................................... GTR-3
Maintenance information ............................................... GTR-3
GT-R special specification parts ....
................................... GTR-3
Engine oil ....
....................................................................... GTR-3
Transmission oil ............................................................... GTR-4
Differential oil (front and rear) ....
.................................. GTR-4
Brake fluid ......................................................................... GTR-4
GT-R special precautions ................................................... GTR-5
Tires and road wheels ................................................... GTR-5
Brake pad and disc rotor .............................................. GTR-5
Exhaust muffler and trunk carpet ................................ GTR-6
Titanium muffler and trunk carpet (if
so equipped) .................................................................... GTR-6
Dry carbon fiber parts (if so equipped) .................... GTR-7
Matte paint (if so equipped) ........................................ GTR-7
GT-R performance optimization services ....
.................... GTR-7
Wheel alignment inspection and adjustment
(if necessary) (including tire
pressure adjustment) ..................................................... GTR-8
Transmission settings ..................................................... GTR-8
Break-in schedule ................................................................. GTR-9
Wheel alignment ............................................................. GTR-9 Precautions before driving
............................................... GTR-10
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF mode ........ GTR-10
Summer tires ................................................................ GTR-10
All-season tires ............................................................ GTR-10
Avoiding body damage ....
.......................................... GTR-11
Fuel ............................................................................\
..... GTR-11
Body repair ................................................................... GTR-11
Driving after replacing tires ...................................... GTR-11
Additional maintenance items ......................................... GTR-12
Precautions on performance driving ...................... GTR-12
Inspection and adjustments before driving .......... GTR-13
Inspection and adjustments after driving .............. GTR-17
GT-R specific vehicle characteristics ....
........................ GTR-23
Refueling precautions ................................................ GTR-23
Gasoline smell ............................................................. GTR-23
Outside temperature display indicates
higher temperature ..................................................... GTR-23
Idle speed is not steady .... ........................................ GTR-23
Engine speed is restricted ....
.................................... GTR-23
Engine output ....
........................................................... GTR-23
Uneven wear of tires .................................................. GTR-24
Noises are heard while driving ................................ GTR-24
Brake system information ....
...................................... GTR-26


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Change of surface color of titanium muffler (if
so equipped).................................................................. GTR-26
Sound heard around titanium muffler (if
so equipped) .................................................................. GTR-27 Exhaust gas is not emitted from left exhaust pipe
during idling/when engine speed is low (if
so equipped)
....
............................................................ GTR-27
Dry carbon fiber parts (if so equipped) ................ GTR-27
Dual clutch transmission .................................................. GTR-27
Transmission operation characteristics ................. GTR-29


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GTR-4GT-R Overview
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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GTR-6GT-R Overview
certified technician must inspect the vehicle and
determine that only the brake pads need to be
replaced. In this case, replacing all brake pads
and disc rotors as a set is not necessary.
Note that the replacement of brake pads and the
disc rotors as a set on all four wheels should be
performed when a GT-R certified technician
determines that this is the correct repair.
If the inside of the disc rotors are cold during the
winter and the surface becomes hot due to a
heavy force being applied repeatedly to the
brakes, cracks may occur near the coolant hole
on the surface of the disc rotor. Cracks may also
occur due to a heavy force being repeatedly
applied to the brakes during high performance
driving. In these cases it may be necessary to
replace the disc rotors or brake pads depending
on the condition of the crack. Contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer for replacement.
EXHAUST MUFFLER AND TRUNK
CARPET
GUID-1B39712B-DA1F-4D3B-8E15-D5736CDB9A92The GT-R exhaust system is designed to provide
the maximum vehicle performance and to
protect the vehicle from high exhaust gas
temperatures.
If non-genuine GT-R exhaust system parts are
used it is possible that the muffler or other
exhaust system parts will deform and causedamage to the underbody. Non-genuine GT-R
exhaust system parts can also affect vehicle
performance and possibly lead to turbocharger,
engine or power train related parts including
transmission, damage.
Also, do not remove the trunk carpet from the
vehicle for any reason. The carpet insulates the
vehicle interior from the heat of the muffler and
from the noise of the transmission.
TITANIUM MUFFLER AND TRUNK
CARPET (if so equipped)
GUID-EF38B38B-3ECD-4D0A-82F0-C813AA77D0B1If a non-genuine titanium muffler is used, the
muffler may become deformed and damage the
underbody due to the high performance engine
reaching high exhaust gas temperatures
(1,8328F (1,0008C) or more) . The highest-class
titanium alloy is used for genuine parts to ensure
the resistance strength and creeping character-
istics against high exhaust gas temperature. In
addition, further cooling effects are secured by
taking in air through the duct on the undercover,
to cool the area around the muffler, and by
applying partial plate thickness reduction. Since
genuine titanium mufflers are made of titanium
alloy, the surface color will change depending on
the driving conditions, which is not unusual.
Prior to shipping from factory, all vehicles
receive balance aligning for engine, transmis-
sion, and clutch, as well as quench driving of
brake pads and rotors. As a result, the muffler
surface color may differ depending on the
vehicle.
Never remove the trunk carpet from the vehicle
for any reason. The carpet insulates the vehicle
interior from the heat of the muffler and from the
noise of the transmission.
Never Allow Oil or Grease to Adhere to the
Titanium Muffler.
If the muffler is heated when oil or grease adhere
to the muffler surface, the color of this area will
be different from that of the surrounding area. To
remove the oil or grease, check that the surface
temperature of the muffler has cooled, wash the
area with a neutral detergent, wipe it with a
brake cleaner-sprayed clean shop cloth and
gently tap it with a dry shop cloth to dry. Be
careful not to allow the brake cleaner to splatter
on rubber parts, bumper, etc.


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GUID-16738C6C-70CF-44B1-AFCF-2FC869A769A2
NOTICE
Follow these recommendations to ob-
tain maximum engine performance and
ensure the future reliability and econo-
my of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and
reduced vehicle performance.
Please observe the following types of driving
until the mileage shown below has been
reached.
Until 300 miles (500 km):
. Do not depress the accelerator pedal more
than halfway and avoid rapid acceleration.
. Drive with the engine speed kept at less
than 3,500 RPM.
. Avoid unnecessary quick steering, abrupt
braking and driving on poor roads.
300 to 600 miles (500 to 1,000 km):
. Avoid rapid acceleration in a low gear (1st to
3rd gears) with the accelerator pedal fully
depressed. Depress the pedal slowly.
. Avoid unnecessary quick steering and
abrupt braking. .
Drive with the suspension setup switch in
the COMF mode to allow more suspension
stroke.
600 to 1,200 miles (1,000 to 2,000 km):
. Drive with the engine speed kept relatively
high with the shift lever in the
&Mposition.
Shifting is recommended between 1st and
4th gears.
. Avoid unnecessary quick steering and
abrupt braking.
. Drive with the suspension setup switch in
the COMF mode to allow more suspension
stroke.
Even though the mileage reaches over 1,200
miles (2,000 km) , the clutch may take longer to
properly engage if the vehicle is mainly driven in
town at a low speed. NISSAN recommends
breaking in the clutch at a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer. Always perform the transmis-
sion setting after breaking in the clutch. If the
transmission setting is not complete, excessive
loads may be applied to the transmission and
power train system parts during starting and
shifting, which may result in a malfunction or
damage.
WHEEL ALIGNMENTGUID-3A4A9631-D406-416A-9181-05D24295E68BDo not adjust the wheel alignment until the
mileage reaches 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Until
then, the suspension may not engage enough
and the height may be higher.
However, make sure to adjust the alignment
after 1,000 miles (1,600 km) .
The wheel alignment can be adjusted by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer in accordance with
specifications for city driving to high perfor-
mance driving.
The tires on the GT-R may have different wear
rates and wear patterns in comparison to
conventional passenger vehicles. It is recom-
mended you contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer to confirm that the alignment is within
specifications.
GT-R OverviewGTR-9
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE


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AVOIDING BODY DAMAGEGUID-84F3E8E5-8CE2-4771-AB43-F43103FF9B70The GT-R bumper, fascia, side sills and under-
carriage are close to the ground. Drive slowly on
rough or uneven roads to avoid damaging these
parts. Pay careful attention to wheel blocks and
curbs. If the front bumper contacts a wheel
block, curb, etc., the bumper and underlying
parts may be damaged or cracked. Be careful
not to damage the front spoiler that is installed
below the engine room.
FUELGUID-6476A61D-FD6B-4495-905E-2FDB2FB471D4NISSAN recommends using fuels that contain
no alcohol. However, fuels containing up to 10%
alcohol may be used, if necessary. Do not use E-
15 or E-85 in your vehicle. (
ªFuel informa-
tionº page 9-4)
NOTICE
To avoid serious engine damage due to
increased cylinder temperatures, do not
use fuels that contain more alcohol
than indicated in
ªGasoline con-
taining oxygenatesº page 9-5. Also, do
not use fuel additives, fuel stabilizers or
fuel deicers that contain alcohol.
BODY REPAIRGUID-CCD603FC-4C13-4686-A1B7-7FA23EB20D51The body of the GT-R has been manufactured
on special fixtures utilizing a hybrid structure
with aluminum die cast parts for the frame work.
Special skills, information and equipment are
required to correctly repair the body. It is
recommended you contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer if the vehicle is damaged, such
as in a collision, and they will recommend an
appropriate body shop.
Only certified body shops using CELETTE