cooling NISSAN 370Z COUPE 2010 User Guide

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Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTMajor cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by a NISSAN dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the appropriate
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 cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
. 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.
SDI2348
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the range
*1. If the
oil level is below
*2, remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the
opening.
Do not overfill
*3.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the
engine, and such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty.CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Vehicle set-up1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack stands.
.Place the safety jack stands under the
ENGINE OIL
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19 gal 15-7/8 gal 71.9 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9 .Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, *3
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30*2, *3
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
Cooling system
Automatic transmission model With reservoir 9 qt 7-1/2 qt 8.5
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Manual transmission model With reservoir 9-1/8 qt 7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid —— —Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Manual transmission gear oil —— —Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Differential gear oil —— —Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-90 or API GL-5 synthetic
gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*5
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*6
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*7 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —HFC-134a (R-134a)*8
Air conditioning system lubricants —— —NISSAN UV Luminous Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid 4-3/444.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*3: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil, which is available at a NISSAN dealer.
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S 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.
*5: See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.
*6: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
*7: Available in mainland US through a NISSAN dealer.
*8: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS9-2
Technical and consumer information

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10-2Cold weather driving.............................. 5-30
Command (See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) .............................. 4-76, 4-91
Command
(See NISSAN voice recognition system) ....... 4-103
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system) ................................ 4-42
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ......................... 4-37, 4-48
Compact spare tire ................................ 8-36
Console box ........................................ 2-40
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ................................ 2-41
Cruise control ...................................... 5-20
Cup holders ........................................ 2-38
D
Dampers, Performance dampers ................. 5-29
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-32
Defroster switch, Rear window defroster
switch ............................................... 2-29
Dimensions ........................................... 9-9
Display cleaning ...................................... 4-5
Drive belts .......................................... 8-16
Driving Cold weather driving .......................... 5-30
Driving with automatic transmission .......... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2DVD player operation
.............................. 4-49
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-23
Elapsed time ....................................... 2-21
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .................. 6-7
Emission control information label ................ 9-11
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-21
Engine Before starting the engine .................... 5-10
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-22
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Engine block heater ........................... 5-31
Engine compartment check locations .......... 8-7
Engine cooling system .......................... 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator .............. 2-19
Engine oil temperature gauge ................... 2-7
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-5
Engine serial number .......................... 9-11
Engine specifications ............................ 9-7
Engine start operation indicator .............. 2-16
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models) ................ 2-17
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-18
Starting the engine ............................ 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..................... 9-23Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
.................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ......... 9-11
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...................... 8-18
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-33
Flat tire ................................................ 6-2
Repairing flat tire
(with emergency tire puncture repair kit) ....... 6-7
Flat towing .......................................... 9-20
Floor mat cleaning ................................... 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ......................... 8-12
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Engine coolant ................................... 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-13
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................... 4-36
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without navigation system) .... 4-41
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (models with navigation system) .......... 4-45
Fog light switch .................................... 2-33
Front manual seat adjustment. ...................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-33
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10