oil viscosity NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Maintenance Workshop Manual

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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*1: For further details, see “Engine Oil Recommendation”.
*2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty .
*3: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON
TM III/ MERCONTM or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0°C(32°F). Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter
change5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.9

Engine oil with API Certification Mark*1

Viscosity SAE 5W-30 Without oil fil-
ter change4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5-3/4 qt 4-7/8 qt 5.5
Cooling sys-
temWith reservoir
tank9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qt 9.0
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant
or equivalent
Reservoir tank 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid 10-7/8 qt 9-1/8 qt 10.3 Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*2
Manual transmission gear oil 6-1/4 pt 5-1/8 pt 2.93Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4,Viscosity
SAE 75W-85 or 75W-90
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1-1/8 qt 7/8 qt 1.0 Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*3
Brake and clutch fluid — — —Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid*4 or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No.
116)
Differential gear oil 3 pt 2-1/2 pt 1.4 API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90*5
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid — — —Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
Fuel recommendation — — —Refer toGI-5, "
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Required)" .

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Engine Oil RecommendationNLS0009U
NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification and International Lubri-
cant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils
have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause engine damage.
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The anti-freeze solution
contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, additional cooling
system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant or equivalent with the
proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized
water/distilled water.
Other types of coolant solutions may damage your cooling sys-
tem.
1. API certification mark 2. API service symbol
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4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to MA-13, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Fuel LinesNLS0000D
Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterNLS0000E
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between
replacement intervals. Refer to MA-7, "
PERIODIC MAINTE-
NANCE" .
Changing Engine OilNLS0000F
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct
skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, put vehicle horizontally and check for oil leakage from engine components. Refer to LU-
6, "ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE" .
2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Loosen oil filler cap and then remove drain plug.
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to EM-26, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
6. Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" . Air relief plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
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Oil pan drain plug:
: 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)

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Checking Exhaust SystemNLS0000J
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, chafing or deterioration.

If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and LeaksNLS0000K
If fluid level is extremely low, check clutch system for leaks.
Checking M/T OilNLS0000L
Check for oil leakage.
Changing M/T OilNLS0000M
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking A/T FluidNLS0000N
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
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Oil grade and
viscosity:Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLU-
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Oil capacity:
Approx. 2.9 (3-1/8 US qt, 2-1/2 lmp qt)
Filler plug and drain plug:
: 34.5 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
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Checking Differential Gear OilNLS0000P
Check for oil leakage.
Changing Differential Gear OilNLS0000Q
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
CAUTION:
Gaskets are not reusable. Never reuse them.
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type)NLS0000R
REMOVAL
1. Remove inner and outer balance weights from the road wheel.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal.
2. Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the road wheel.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal.

After removing double-faced adhesive tape, wipe clean traces of releasing agent from the road
wheel.
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT

If a tire balance machine has adhesion balance weight mode settings and drive-in weight mode setting,
select and adjust a drive-in weight mode suitable for road wheels.
1. Set road wheel on tire balance machine using the center hole as a guide. Start the tire balance machine.
2. When inner and outer unbalance values are shown on the tire balance machine indicator, multiply outer
unbalance value by 5/3 to determine balance weight that should be used. Select the outer balance weight
with a value closest to the calculated value above and install it to the designated outer position of, or at the
designated angle in relation to the road wheel.Level gauge bolt:
: 5.1 N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
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Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS
AND LUBRICANTS" .
Capacity:
R200, R200V
1.4 (3 US pt, 2 - 1/2 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
: 34.5 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Filler plug:
: 34.5 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
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