engine NISSAN GT-R 2020 Owner's Manual

Cool downThe information and specifications in
this section apply only when engaging
in performance driving.
Cool down the vehicle to help extend the
life of the vehicle if coolant temperatures
are extremely high. Drive the vehicle at 37
to 50 MPH (60 to 80 km/h), in 5th or 6th
gear for 2 to 3 miles (3 to 5 km) and then
stop the engine.Refueling precautions

Check the coolant level in the pressurized
coolant reservoir. Adjust the level so that
the fluid is between the MAX and MIN
markings. For the coolant, use genuine
NISSAN Long Life coolant or equivalent.
(On delivery of new vehicle, the reservoir
is filled to the MIN level. Be sure to
replenish approximately 3/8 US quart
(0.3 to 0.4 liter) of coolant.)
NOTICE
Do not overfill the coolant. This may
increase the pressure in the cooling
system and cause coolant leaks.
To maximize vehicle performance, the
coolant mixture ratio should be a combi-
nation of 30% coolant antifreeze and 70%
demineralized or distilled water for max-
imum cooling system performance re-
gardless of ambient temperatures.
If ambient temperatures are anticipated
below 5°F (−15°C), make sure a proper
mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50%
demineralized or distilled water mix is
used.Engine and powertrain
NOTICE
Failure to have the clutch properly
adjusted before performance driving
may cause the transmission oil tem-
perature to increase which may
cause transmission damage.
. Inspect and confirm the clearance
between the exhaust finisher and rear
bumper is more than 0.24 in (6 mm)
(up/down) and more than 0.20 in (5
mm) (left/right).
. Inspect the dust boot of the drive
shaft universal joint for cracks or
damage.Suspension and wheel alignmentThe information and specifications in
this section apply only when engaging
in performance driving.
.Check the steering and suspension
system and other links for loose and/
or damaged parts.
. Measure and adjust the wheel align-
ment. (

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WARNING
Operating, servicing and main-
taining a passenger vehicle or
off-highway motor vehicle can
expose you to chemicals in-
cluding engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle
the engine except as neces- sary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear
gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your
vehicle. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.
gov/passenger-vehicle.
This manual was prepared to help you
understand the operation and mainte-
nance of your vehicle so that you may
enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving
pleasure. Please read through this man-
ual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let contains the warranties coveringyour vehicle (whose terms have control
over this Owner’s Manual or any other
document or representation regarding
warranty coverage). The “NISSAN GT-R
Service and Maintenance Guide” ex-
plains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care/
Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns
you may have with your vehicle, as well
as clarify your rights under your state’s
lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed by NISSAN
or your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer prior
to delivery. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions con-
cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or
accessory. It is recommended you see a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for details
concerning the particular accessories
with which your vehicle is equipped.
Your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
knows your vehicle best. When you
require any service or have any ques-
tions, they will be glad to assist you with
the extensive resources available to
them.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and main-
tenance requirements, assisting you in
the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules
to help ensure a safe and comforta-
ble trip for you and your passengers!
\037 NEVER drive under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
\037 ALWAYS observe posted speed
limits and never drive too fast
for conditions.
\037 ALWAYS give your full attention to
California proposition 65
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.If the AWD warning light blinks on
when you are driving:
— blinks rapidly (about twice a
second):
Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. The driv-
ing mode will change to RWD
to prevent the AWD system
from malfunctioning. If the
warning light turns off, you
can drive again. This does
not indicate that there is a
malfunction.
— blinks slowly (about once every 2 seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. Check
that all tire sizes are the same
as that specified on the Tire
and Loading Information label
located in the driver’s door
opening, tire pressure is cor-
rect and tires are not worn.
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NOTICE
Running the engine with the engine
oil pressure warning light on could
cause serious damage to the engine
almost immediately. Turn off the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of
the normal range, reduce vehicle
speed to decrease temperature. If
gauge is over the normal range, stop
the vehicle as soon as safely possi-
ble. If the engine is overheated,
continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine.
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in this section for 48 hours after tires
are installed on the wheels. The tire
may slip on the wheel if the vehicle is
driven in these conditions before 48
hours have passed. If the tire slips on
the wheel, the wheel/tire assembly
will be out of balance and will require
rebalancing.
BrakesThe information and specifications in
this section apply only when engaging
in performance driving.
.Check for the heat deterioration of the
brakes and parts around the brakes.
. It is recommended that you remove
air from the brake system after any of
the following:
— When engaging in high perfor-
mance driving for the first time
after purchasing a new vehicle.
— After replacing the brake fluid.
— When engaging in high perfor- mance driving for a sustained per-
iod of time. It is recommended that
bleeding the brake be performed
when the brake calipers are hot
(about 212°F (100°C)). Brake pad break-in procedure:
NISSAN recommends that a special brake
pad break-in procedure be performed
before engaging in performance driving.
It is recommended you contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer for details.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
AFTER DRIVINGThe information and specifications in
this section apply only when engaging
in performance driving.
NOTICE
At the completion of performance
driving, all fluid and other adjust-
ments should be returned to the
normal fluid specifications as shown
in the “Maintenance and do-it-your-
self” section of this manual.FluidsThe information and specifications in
this section apply only when engaging
in performance driving.
.
Check the engine, transmission, differ-
ential and under the vehicle for oil and
coolant leaks. .
Check the fluid levels and adjust as
necessary using the specified fluid as
described under the conditions listed
in this section. (

FUEL INFORMATION
VR38 engineUse unleaded premium gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 93 AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) number (Research octane
number 98) to maximize vehicle perfor-
mance.
If the premium gasoline specified above is
not available, you may use unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating
of at least 91 AKI number (Research
octane number 96), but you may notice
a decrease in performance.
Do not use gasoline with an octane rating
lower than 91 AKI (Research octane num-
ber 96).
NOTICE

system. Note that while some fuel pumps
label MMT content, not all do, so you may
have to consult your gasoline retailer for
more details.Aftermarket fuel additives
NOTICE
NISSAN does not recommend the use
of any aftermarket fuel additives
(Example: fuel injector cleaner, in-
take valve deposit removers, etc.)
which are sold commercially. Many
of these additives intended for gum,
varnish or deposit removal may con-
tain active solvent or similar ingre-
dients that can be harmful to the fuel
system and engine.Octane rating tips

Oil viscosityThe engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important that the engine oil
viscosity be selected based on the tem-
peratures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change.
Choosing an oil viscosity other than that
recommended could cause serious en-
gine damage.Selecting the correct oil filterYour new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. NISSAN
recommends to use the genuine NISSAN
oil filter for the reason described in
change intervals.Change intervals