2012
SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
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Publication No.: MB2E 0R35U0
Printing : December 2010
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Maintaining a Nissan GT-R: Advantages of Using GT-R Certified Nissan Dealers, Study notes of Engineering
The benefits of having your nissan gt-r serviced at a gt-r certified nissan dealer. These dealers have specialized staff and equipment to maintain the gt-r's engine, transmission, suspension, and brakes, ensuring optimal performance. They also offer access to warranty information, genuine nissan parts, and clear, up-front estimates. Gt-r certified dealers provide peace of mind with a 12-month/12,000-mile parts and labor limited warranty and lifetime limited warranty on select replacement parts.
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SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Delivery Date Warranty Start Date
Mileage at Delivery Model Year
Selling Dealer Selling Dealer Phone
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
INDEX OF TOPICS WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
Recommended Fuel, Lubricants, Fluids............ Owner’s Manual: chapter 9 Starting and Driving Your Vehicle................ Owner’s Manual: chapter 5 Security System Operation.................... Owner’s Manual: chapter 2 Changing a Flat Tire......................... Owner’s Manual: chapter 6, also see chapter 8 New Vehicle Limited Warranty.................. “2011 New Vehicle Limited Warranty” section in Warranty Information Booklet Federal Emission Control Warranties............. “Federal Vehicle Emission Control Limited Warranties” section in Warranty Information Booklet California Emission Control Warranties............ “California Vehicle Emission Control Warranties” section in Warranty Information Booklet Tire Pressure/Rotation....................... Owner’s Manual: chapter 8 Tire Warranties/Safety Information............... Individual tire manufacturer warranty sections in Warranty Information Booklet Consumer Affairs Assistance................... “Nissan’s Customer Care Program” section in Warranty Information Booklet and “Overview” section in Customer Care/Lemon Law Information Booklet* Do It Yourself Information...................... Owner’s Manual: chapter 8 General Maintenance........................ Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
- Not applicable outside the United States
OWNER’S LITERATURE INFORMATION
Maintain Your Investment
Preventative scheduled maintenance is an important investment to optimize the performance, reliability,
safety and resale value of your NISSAN GT-R. Scheduling your vehicle’s maintenance at the
recommended intervals will ensure your vehicle is running at its best.
We want you to enjoy your NISSAN GT-R. This Service and Maintenance Guide is designed to help
you make sure your vehicle receives proper and timely maintenance that is necessary. Key services are
explained in detail, along with an outline of scheduled maintenance to help you maintain your vehicle.
Your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer can assist you in determining the best schedule based on your
driving habits and local conditions.
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance may result in excluding portions of your vehicle from
warranty coverage and may reduce the performance, safety, reliability and/or resale value of your
vehicle. For details of the warranty, please read the 2012 NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information Booklet.
NISSAN Maintenance
To safeguard the quality, reliability and safety of your vehicle, a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer is recommended for maintenance or repair. Only GT-R certified NISSAN dealers offer you these advantages: ● NISSAN trained and certified GT-R technicians ● Immediate access to warranty service history and NISSAN technical information ● Latest diagnostic, special tools and service techniques ● Genuine NISSAN Parts that meet NISSAN’s demanding standards ● 12 month/12,000 mile parts and labor limited warranty when Genuine NISSAN Parts are installed by your dealer ● Lifetime limited warranty on select replacement parts ● Clear, up-front estimates ● Nearly 700 GT-R certified locations nationwide ● Shuttle service/Courtesy van (at participating dealers) ● Access to a NISSAN GT-R certified body repair facility Your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer is a full-service maintenance and repair center. We recommend using authorized NISSAN Service and Genuine NISSAN Parts that we have designed for their reliability, safety and suitability for your NISSAN vehicle. We are committed to providing you with quick, efficient and competitively priced service and parts.*
- May differ or not apply outside the United States, please inquire of your dealer.
_WHY NISSAN SERVICE?_* GENUINE SERVICE
About GT-R Maintenance
The GT-R is Nissan’s first supercar category vehicle. The GT-R is equipped with special systems.
These systems are different than those used on conventional vehicles to allow for the high
performance driving characteristics of the GT-R. Your GT-R should be maintained by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer. Special skills, knowledge and equipment are necessary to properly maintain your
GT-R.
Special skill, knowledge and equipment are necessary to properly inspect and adjust the GT-R
engine, transmission, suspension and brakes to maintain performance. A GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer has the GT-R certified technical staff and the special equipment to properly maintain your
GT-R.
Nissan recommends maintenance items that require the replacement of parts, engine oil, oil filters,
and air filters should be performed by a GT-R certified dealer. Make sure the specified fluids and parts
are used when the maintenance is performed. NISSAN also recommends the replacement of parts
such as the brakes should be performed by a GT-R certified dealer.
For recommended and/or required GT-R lubricants and fluids, refer to Chapter 9 of your owner’s
manual.
NISSAN MAINTENANCE
Checking the exhaust finisher and rear bumper clearance Note 5
● Note 5: Clearance between the enlarged-diameter exhaust finisher and the rear bumper is realized by using highly rigid exhaust mount rubber to control rear muffler vibration. The clearance between the exhaust finisher and the rear bumper may alter as the exhaust mount rubber changes shape due to vibration, passage of time and high exhaust temperature during high performance driving. Therefore, inspection of the clearance is necessary during the GT-R special inspection and when engaging in performance driving.
Increase tightening of the strut support bar attachment section with the shock absorber Note 6
● Note 6: During the first GT-R special inspection (after 1,000 miles), the strut support bar attachment bracket and shock absorber (each one on the left and right sides) must be tightened to the specified tightening specification. The strut support bar attachment bracket and shock absorber (each one on the left and right sides) must be tightened to the specified tightening specification 300-600 miles (500-1000 km) after the support bar or shock absorber have been removed or installed. These inspections are required at the following intervals: 1,000 miles, 12 months, 24 months and 36 months. These inspections will be performed free of charge at a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer only. See your 2012 NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information Booklet for details. After the period of GT-R performance optimization services in the first three years, these items are included in the regular scheduled maintenance. *Repairs and adjustments involving part replacement, etc. determined to be necessary as a result of these inspections are performed at the customer’s expense. *See your 2012 NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information Booklet for significant limitations, exclusions, and possible voiding of warranty resulting from failure to have these necessary inspections, repairs and/or adjustments performed.
NISSAN MAINTENANCE
If someone told you, you could drive your new GT-R for the next 7 years or 100,000 miles, almost worry-free of unex- pected repair costs, would you be interested? NISSAN’s “Security+Plus” family of extended service contracts delivers the peace of mind that does just that. Security+Plus vehicle protection plans can cover every- thing from over 1,100 vehicle components to roadside assistance to rental vehicle costs and provide: Coverage (at GT-R certified NISSAN dealers); utilizing: Genuine NISSAN Parts (new or in some cases remanufactured); installed by: Factory Trained Technicians (trained by us to work on your GT-R). And you’ll be protected against future inflation (rising cost of parts and labor). Security+Plus coverage can be purchased any time within your GT-R’s original 3-year/36,000-mile new ve- hicle basic limited warranty period. Just contact your selling dealer and tell them you’d like to take advantage of one of the best mechanical breakdown plans available for your GT-R today.
Do you currently have someone that maintains your yard? Cleans your house? Maintains your vehicle? With Maintenance+Plus you’ll be hiring NISSAN to maintain your GT-R to factory specification by factory trained tech- nicians. Like Security+Plus, you’ll benefit from Coverage at GT-R certified NISSAN dealers, Genuine NISSAN Parts, Factory Trained Technicians , and you’ll be protected against future inflation (rising costs of parts and labor). What could be easier? A special Maintenance+Plus plan has been specifically designed for your GT-R. Didn’t purchase Maintenance+Plus at the time of vehicle delivery? Don’t sweat the small stuff, ‘New’ Maintenance+Plus contracts can be purchased any time within the first 36-months/7,500-miles of original vehicle GTR sale date. If for some reason you missed this initial window a ‘Used’ Maintenance+Plus contract (that covers Oil and Filter changes) may be purchased at anytime throughout the life of the your vehicle GT-R. Just contact your selling dealer and tell them you’d like to take advantage of one of the best maintenance plans available for your GT-R today.
- These products not available outside the United States.
_EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS_*
Depending on your driving habits and local conditions, you should follow one of the two maintenance schedules listed below for scheduled maintenance. In addition to Schedule 1 maintenance, additional maintenance must be performed for optimum performance. Use these guidelines to determine which maintenance schedule to use: SCHEDULE 1 (Every 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first) Schedule 1 features 6,000-mile service intervals. Use Schedule 1 if you primarily oper- ate your vehicle under any of these conditions: ● Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles in normal temperatures or less than 10 miles in freezing temperatures ● Stop-and-go traffic in hot weather or low- speed driving for long distances ● Driving in dusty conditions or on rough, muddy, or salt-spread roads
SCHEDULE 2 (Every 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first) Schedule 2 features 6,000-mile service inter- vals; with Schedule 2 fewer maintenance items are regularly checked or replaced than with Schedule 1. Generally, Schedule 2 applies only to highway driving in temperate conditions. Use Schedule 2 only if you primarily operate your vehicle un- der conditions other than those listed in Schedule 1.
DETERMINING THE PROPER MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
The following descriptions are pro- vided to give you a better understand- ing of the scheduled maintenance items that should be regularly checked or replaced. The mainte- nance log indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item re- quires service.
In addition to scheduled mainte- nance, your NISSAN requires that some items be checked during nor- mal day-to-day operation. You can find these items listed under “General Maintenance” in Chapter 8 of your Owner’s Manual.
Maintenance items and intervals marked with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle opera- tion. You are not required to perform such maintenance in order to main- tain the emission warranty or manu- facturer recall liability.
When applicable, additional informa- tion can be found in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section in Chapter 8 of your Owner’s Manual.
For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids, grease, and refrigerant, refer to Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual.
Emission Control System
Maintenance:
Drive Belts* Check engine drive belts for wear, fraying or cracking. Replace any dam- aged drive belts. Engine Air Filter Replace at specified intervals. When driving for prolonged periods in dusty conditions, check/replace the filter more frequently. Engine Coolant* Replace engine coolant at the speci- fied interval. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replace engine oil and oil filter at the specified intervals. Check engine oil level every 1,800 miles and add as needed. For recommended oil grade
and viscosity refer to Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual. Engine Settings* Balance the air flow for left and right banks at specified intervals. Engine Valve Clearance* Inspect only if valve noise increases. Adjust valve clearance if necessary. Evaporative Emissions Control Vapor Lines* Check vapor lines and connections for leaks or looseness. Tighten con- nections or replace parts as neces- sary. Fuel Filter Maintenance-free item. Fuel Lines* Check the fuel hoses, piping and connections for leaks, looseness, or deterioration. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
The information and specifications below apply only when engaging in performance driving. The following informa- tion applies if you engage in performance driving such as driving your GT-R for extended periods under the follow- ing conditions:
● Higher-rpm (approaching redline) operation,
● Frequent high pedal force braking from moderate and higher speeds,
● Frequent throttle activation,
● Fast revving throughout the RPM range
In such cases, the following additional maintenance guidelines apply. However, you should also carefully read your 2012 NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information Booklet for important information concerning war- ranty coverage, limitations, and exclusions. We rec- ommend that maintenance be performed at a GT-R certi- fied NISSAN dealer. NISSAN will only pay for GT-R Performance Optimization Services performed at a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
FLUIDS
The information and specifications below apply only when engaging in performance driving. ● Before driving, check the fluid levels and adjust as necessary using the specified fluid. ● NISSAN recommends to adjust the engine oil level (^) ^1 to be 0.39 in. (10 mm) (^) ^2 below the H mark on the engine oil dipstick. (^) ^3 range is 1.18 in (30 mm).
Before checking the oil level, run the engine until it reaches operating temperature and wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the engine. Make sure the oil level always remains above the L mark.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS
● Adjust the power steering fluid level at the R mark on the power steering dipstick. Fluid temperature: Hot: 122 to 176°F (50 to 80°C) (A) Cold: 32 to 86°F (0 to 30°C) (B)
● Be sure to change the fluids listed below with the specified fluids after driving. Fluid temperature can be checked on the multi function display.
- Engine Coolant Temperature
- Engine Oil Temperature
- Transmission Oil Temperature See the separate Multi Function Display Owner’s Manual.
Additional Maintenance Items
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS OF TIRES,
SUSPENSION, CLUTCHES AND BRAKES
The information and specifications below apply only when engaging in performance driving. ● Measure and adjust (if needed) the wheel alignment. ● Check tire wear. ● Check the tire pressure and adjust the pressure as necessary when the tires are cold. Refer to GT-R Owner’s Manual. ● Make sure the tire valve stem cap is installed and that the valve stem is tight. ● Make sure the wheel nuts are tight. ● Make sure the drive shaft nuts are tight. ● Secure road wheel balance weights with aluminum tape or equivalent. ● Make sure the tire has not slipped on the wheel causing the assembly to be out of balance. The reference marks on the tire and wheel should be aligned. If the reference marks are not aligned, the tire has slipped on the wheel. Have the wheels/tires rebalanced. Make sure the old reference marks are erased and new reference marks are applied to the wheel and tire. When installing new tires on the wheels, make sure new reference marks are applied to the wheels and tires.
● Check for the heat deterioration of the brakes and parts around the brakes. NISSAN recommends that the brakes should be bled before engaging in perfor- mance driving and when replacing the brake fluid. It is recommended that bleeding the brakes be performed when the brake calipers are hot [about 212°F (100°C)] ● Check around the engine, transmission, differential and under the vehicle for oil and coolant leaks. ● Before engaging in performance driving, the clutch clearance may need to be adjusted. See your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for information. NOTICE: Fail- ure to have the clutches properly adjusted before per- formance driving may cause the transmission oil tem- perature to increase which may cause transmission damage. ● Check the steering and suspension system and other links for loose and/or damaged parts before and after driving.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS
REPLENISHING COOLANT
The information and specifications below apply only when engaging in performance driving.
Check the coolant level in the pressurized coolant reser- voir tank. Adjust the level so that the fluid is between the MAX and MIN markings. For the coolant, use genuine NISSAN Blue Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant. (On delivery of a new vehicle, the reservoir is filled up to the MIN level. Be sure to replenish approximately 0.3 to 0.4 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.
COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO
The information and specifications below apply only when engaging in performance driving. For maximum cooling system performance, the coolant mixture ratio should be a combination of 30% antifreeze and 70% demineralized or distilled water.
If ambient temperatures are anticipated below 5°F (-15°C), make sure a proper mixture ratio of 50% anti- freeze and 50% demineralized or distilled water is used. Do not add coolant over the MAX level. This may cause coolant leaks because the pressure in the cooling system may become too high and a hose may become discon- nected. To maximize vehicle performance, the coolant mixture ratio should be a combination of 30% antifreeze and 70% demineralized or distilled water for maximum cooling sys- tem performance regardless of ambient temperatures.
COOL DOWN
The information and specifications below 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.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS