fuel NISSAN 370Z COUPE 2016 Z34 Service Manual
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.E-15 fuel contains more than 10%
oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely
affect the emission control devices
and systems of the vehicle and should
not be used. Damage caused by such
fuel is not covered by the NISSAN New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in NISSAN
vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems such as
engine stalling or hard hot starting are experi-
enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, im-
mediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a
fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.E-15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel
ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can
only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-
15 fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S.
government regulations require fuel ethanol
dispensing pumps to be identified with small,
square, orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
Aftermarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel injector
cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit
removers, etc.) which are sold commercially.
Many of these additives intended for gum,
varnish or deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
after-run or overheating. This in turn may cause
excessive fuel consumption or damage to the
engine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer or other competent service
facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
Technical and consumer information9-5
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9-6Technical and consumer information
JVT0159X
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance, see
“Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants”
(P.9-2) . 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 or Interna-tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity 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.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used and
maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
that the engine oil viscosity be selected based
on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change. Choosing
an oil viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality
genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replacing, use
the genuine oil filter or its equivalent for the
reason described in change intervals.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Oil and filter other than the
specified quality, or oil and filter change intervals
longer than recommended could reduce engine
life. Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter
quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the
new NISSAN vehicle limited warranties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under
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If you plan to travel in another country,you
should first find out if the fuel available is suitable
for your vehicle’s engine.
Using fuel with too low an octane rating may
cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline.
Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas
where appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transpor-
tation, and registration are the responsi-
bility of the user. NISSAN is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
STI0612
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The vehicle identification number plate is at-
tached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
STI0613
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The number is stamped as shown in the engine
compartment.
Technical and consumer information9-11
WHEN TRAVELING OR
REGISTERING IN ANOTHER
COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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10-2
Console box ................................................................. 2-43
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-9
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ................................................... 2-44
Cruise control .............................................................. 5-21
Cup holders ................................................................. 2-42
D
Dampers, Performance dampers ............................ 5-31
Daytime running light system .................................. 2-35
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch .......................................................... 2-32
Dimensions ................................................................... 9-10
Drive belts .................................................................... 8-18
Driving Cold weather driving .......................................... 5-32
Driving with automatic transmission ............... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission .................... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-2
DVD player operation ................................................ 4-55
E
Economy, Fuel ............................................................. 5-24
Elapsed time ................................................................ 2-25
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ........................... 6-8
Emission control information label ......................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty .......................... 9-22
Engine Before starting the engine ................................ 5-10
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-23 Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level .................................. 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off .................................. 5-9
Engine block heater ............................................ 5-33
Engine compartment check locations ............... 8-7
Engine cooling system .......................................... 8-8
Engine oil ............................................................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .......... 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ..................... 2-22
Engine oil temperature gauge ............................. 2-8
Engine oil viscosity ................................................. 9-6
Engine serial number .......................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-8
Engine start operation indicator ...................... 2-19
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ......................................... 2-20
If your vehicle overheats .................................... 6-16
Starting the engine ............................................. 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................. 9-24
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................... 5-2
Extended storage fuse warning .............................. 2-22
Exterior light indicator ................................................ 2-15F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2 Flat tire ............................................................................ 6-3
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................................................. 6-8
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-21
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-6
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................ 8-13
Brake fluid ............................................................. 8-13
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Engine coolant ........................................................ 8-8
Engine oil ............................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid ............................................ 8-12
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-14
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player .... 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-52
Fog light switch .......................................................... 2-37
Front manual seat adjustment ................................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ............. 1-37
Front power seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ............................ 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .............................. 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Fuel economy ....................................................... 5-24
Fuel economy information (display) ................... 4-9
Fuel information ....................................................... 9-4
Fuel octane rating .................................................. 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ........................................................ 3-34
Fuel-filler door ...................................................... 3-34
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-35
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................................... 5-23
Fuses ............................................................................. 8-22