oil capacity NISSAN 370Z COUPE 2016 Z34 Owners Manual

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Engine oil and filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug
*1with a wrench
and completely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed of properly.
.Check your local regulations.
(Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine
oil filter change is needed.)
4. Loosen the oil filter
*2with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber
gasket remaining on the mounting sur-
face of the engine. Failure to do so
could lead to engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench. Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.9-2) for drain and refill capa-
city. The drain and refill capacity depends on
the oil temperature and drain time. Use
these specifications for reference only. Al-
ways use the dipstick to determine the
proper amount of oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operation
1. Install the engine undercover into position asthe following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clipout.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ................ 9-2Fuel information ................................................................... 9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....................... 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................................... 9-7
Specifications ........................................................................\
..... 9-8
Engine ........................................................................\
............ 9-8
Wheels and tires ................................................................. 9-9
Dimensions ........................................................................\
9-10
When traveling or registering in another country .......... 9-11
Vehicle identification .............................................................. 9-11 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate .................. 9-11
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ....... 9-11
Engine serial number ....................................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .................... 9-12
Emission control information label ............................... 9-12
Tire and Loading Information label .............................. 9-13
Air conditioner specification label ................................ 9-13
Installing front license plate ................................................. 9-14 Except for NISMO models ............................................. 9-14
For NISMO models .......................................................... 9-16 Removing air deflectors (except for
NISMO models) ..................................................................... 9-17
Vehicle loading information ................................................. 9-18
Terms ........................................................................\
......... 9-18
Vehicle load capacity .................................................... 9-19
Loading tips ..................................................................... 9-20
Measurement of weights .............................................. 9-20
Towing a trailer ....................................................................... 9-20
Flat towing ........................................................................\
....... 9-21 Automatic transmission ................................................ 9-21
Manual transmission ...................................................... 9-21
Uniform tire quality grading ................................................. 9-21 Treadwear ........................................................................\
9-21
Traction AA, A, B and C .............................................. 9-21
Temperature A, B and C .............................................. 9-22
Emission control system warranty ..................................... 9-22
Reporting safety defects ..................................................... 9-23
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ......... 9-24
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................................. 9-24
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information ..... 9-25

9-2Technical and consumer information
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 information” (P.9-4) .
Engine oil Drain and refill
For additional information, see
“Changing engine oil and filter”
(P.8-10). With oil filter change
5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9
.
Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent*1
*1: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at a NISSAN
dealer.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, Viscosity SAE 5W-30
*2: For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.9-6) .
Without oil filter change
4-7/8 qt 4 qt4.6
Cooling system With reservoirAutomatic Transmis-
sion model
9-5/8 qt 8 qt
9.1
.Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Manual Transmission
model 9-3/4 qt 8-1/8 qt
9.2
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt0.8
Automatic Transmission fluid ———.
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission dur-
ability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered
by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Manual Transmission gear oil ———.
Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or equivalent
. If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi is not available, API
GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary replacement. However,
use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi as soon as it is
available.
Differential gear oil ———For AT and NISMO models:
.
API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
Except for AT and NISMO models:
. Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent
conventional (non-synthetic) oil
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
. DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Brake fluid Refill to the proper oil level according to the
instructions in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.Except for NISMO models:
.
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid* or equivalent DOT3
*: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
For NISMO models:
. Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special ll *1 *2
*1: Never mix different types of fluids.
*2: 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. Using any other fluid may result in improper operation of the brake
system which could result in serious injury or death.
Clutch fluid .
Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II*1,*2 or equivalent DOT4
*1: Never mix different types of fluids.
*2: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II available at a
NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease ———.
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
. For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.9-11) for air conditioner
specification label.
Air conditioning system lubricants ———.
NISSAN UV Luminous Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid 4-3/444.5.
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
Technical and consumer information9-3