NISSAN GT R Service Maintenance Guide 2012
2012
SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Delivery Date Warranty Start Date
Mileage at Delivery Model Year
Selling Dealer Selling Dealer Phone
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OWNER’S LITERATURE INFORMATION ..................................2
INTRODUCTION
NISSAN Maintenance ..............................................3
Why NISSAN Service? .............................................4
NISSAN MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SUPPORT
Extended Service Plans .............................................9
Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts .......................................10
Genuine NISSAN Parts You Can Rely On ............................36,40,48,52
NISSAN Services Designed With You in Mind ................................44
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE
GT-R Performance Optimization Services .............................21,23,25,27
Determining the Proper Maintenance Interval ................................11
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ................................12
Additional Maintenance Items .........................................14
Transmission Replacement Log ........................................19
Maintenance Schedule .............................................29
Maintenance Log ................................................55
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OWNER’S LITERATURE INFORMATION
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
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* Not applicable outside the United States
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NISSAN MAINTENANCE
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.
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WHY NISSAN SERVICE?*
As to specific service to the GT-R, special skills, 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.
Many general maintenance items can be performed at all
NISSAN dealers. However, make sure the specified other
fluids and parts are used when the maintenance is performed.
GENUINE SERVICE
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WHY NISSAN SERVICE?*
GENUINE SERVICE
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.
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* May differ or not apply outside the United States, please inquire of your dealer.
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NISSAN MAINTENANCE
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.
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NISSAN MAINTENANCE
GT-R Performance Optimization Services
In addition to the regular maintenance recommended by NISSAN, the GT-R requires the following Inspections;
Measurement and adjustment of wheel alignment
including tire pressure adjustment) Note 1
● Note 1: This vehicle is equipped with a high performance suspension. As the suspension components
⬙break-in⬙, the vehicle’s wheel alignment needs to be measured and adjusted by a GT-R certified dealer at the
recommended intervals.
Engine settings
● Note 2: Each cylinder bank of this engine operates independently due to the vehicle’s twin turbocharger
design. Each side of the engine must operate at the same level of performance. The air flow of each bank must
be checked and adjusted as necessary by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Increase tightening of the drive shaft and center nut on hub
● Note 3: During the first GT-R special inspection (after driving 1,000 miles), the front and rear wheel hub lock
nuts (each one on the left and right sides) must be tightened to the specified tightening specification. The
wheel lock nuts should be properly tightened every time the inspection is performed.
Transmission settings
● Note 4: The design of the clutch and transmission requires inspection and adjustment of the clutch and shift
forks by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer at the recommended intervals. Depending on driving conditions, more
frequent adjustments may be necessary to help maximize vehicle performance.
(balancing of air flow for left and right banks) Note 2
Note 4
if needed (unladen with fuel and lubricants full,
Note 3
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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: 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.
Note 6
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EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS*
If someone told you, you could drive your newGT-Rforthe
next 7 years or 100,000 miles, almost worry-free of unexpected 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 everything 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 vehicle 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.
* These products not available outside the United States.
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 technicians. 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 againstfuture 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 withinthefirst 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.
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GENUINE NISSAN COLLISION PARTS
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Your GT-R hasbeen manufactured using a combination of
stamped steel, stamped aluminum, die-cast aluminum,
and carbon reinforced components and high precision
assembly jigs. If you have an accident, insist on Genuine
NISSAN Collision Parts. If you want your vehicle to be
restored using parts made to NISSAN’s original exacting
specifications – if you want it to last, help to protect your
personal safety and to help hold its resale value, the
solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your
repair shop to use only Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts.
As special skills, information and equipment are required
to correctly repair the body, be sure to contact your
NISSAN dealer or visit www.NissanUSA.com under
owner information to locate a GT-R certified body shop in
your area.
Many non-genuine parts are copies made from impressions of NISSAN parts and may not match the specifications and performance standards of Genuine NISSAN
Parts. As a result, non-genuine parts may not look or fit
right, and may be less safe.
See your participating GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for details.
* This warranty does not apply to vehicles or parts not distributed by Nissan North America and/or sold outside the United States.
The hood on your vehicle is a good example. NISSAN
designed it with hoodbucklingcreasesto help prevent the
hood from penetrating the interior of your vehicle in an
accident. Non-genuine parts may not provide such built-in
safeguards.
In some states, the law says you must be advised if
non-genuine parts are used to repair your vehicle. Why
should you take a chance?
Replacement Panel Limited Lifetime
Corrosion Warranty*
If you have your collision damage repaired using Genuine
NISSAN Outer Sheet Metal Panels you don’t have to
worry about corrosion. That’s because these panels are
warranted against inside out rust-through perforation for
as long asyou own your NISSAN. Another reason to insist
on Genuine NISSAN Collision Repair Parts.
DETERMINING THE PROPER MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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 operate 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 lowspeed 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 intervals; 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 under conditions other than those listed in
Schedule 1.
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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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The following descriptions are provided to give you abetter understanding of the scheduled maintenance
items that should be regularly
checked or replaced. The maintenance log indicates at which
mileage/time intervals each item requires service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance, your NISSAN requires that
some items be checked during normal 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 operation. You are not required to perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability.
When applicable, additional information can be found in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself”section inChapter
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 damaged 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 specified 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 connections or replace parts as necessary.
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
Throttle Chamber Deposits*
Visually inspect the throttle chamber
for deposits and clean as necessary.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install
new plugs of the same type as originally equipped.
Chassis and Body
Maintenance:
Brake Lines and Cables
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking. Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Brake Pads & Rotors
Check for wear, deterioration and
fluid leaks. Replace any deteriorated
or damaged parts immediately. Replace all four sets of brake pads and
disc rotors at the same time to maintain maximum brake performance.
Exhaust System
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for leaks, cracks,
deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
In-Cabin Microfilter
Replace at specified intervals. When
driving for prolonged periods in dusty
conditions, replace the filter more frequently.
Measurement and Adjustment
of Wheel Alignment
Manage the wheel alignment by measuring and adjusting at specified intervals.
Propeller Shaft(s)
Check for damage, looseness, and
grease leakage.
Steering Gear and Linkage, Axle
and Suspension Parts, Drive
Shaft Boots
Check for damage, looseness, and
leakage of oilor grease.Under severe
driving conditions, inspect more frequently.
Tire Rotation
Tires cannot be rotated as front tires
are different size from rear tires.
Transmission Oil, Differential
Oil
Replace fluid at specified intervals.
Visually inspect for signs ofleakage at
specified intervals.
Transmission settings
To keep the best condition for transmission, this inspection allows learning of the clutch touch point and the
engaged gear position and neutral
position for each gear.
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ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS
The information and specifications below apply only when
engaging in performance driving. The following information applies if you engage in performance driving such as
driving your GT-R for extended periods under the following 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 warranty coverage, limitations, andexclusions. We rec-
ommend that maintenance be performed at a GT-R certified 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
to be 0.39 in. (10 mm)
engine oil dipstick.
Before checking the oil level, run the engine until it
reaches operating temperature and waitat least5 minutes
after turning off the engine. Make sure the oil level always
remains above the L mark.
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● 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.
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ITEMS Engine Oil
GT-R SPECIFIED FLUIDS Mobil 1 (0W-40)*1
● When the oil temperature stays below 230ºF (110ºC) while driving Change engine oil and engine oil filter at the same interval as
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
ITEMS Transmission Oil
GT-R SPECIFIED FLUIDS Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35 Special
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
GT-R SPECIFIED FLUIDS Castrol SAF-XJ 75W-140
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL Change differential oil every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
GT-R SPECIFIED FLUIDS Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II*2
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL Change brake fluid every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
*1: Mobil 1 (OW-40) (100
synthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed bores was developed using this oil. NISSAN cannot ensure proper engine operation and
durability if other OW-40 synthetic oil is used. If Mobil 1 (OW-40) is not available, Mobil 1 (10W-40) (100
synthetic) may be used; however, some performance loss may be noticed.
*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 and NISSAN cannot ensure the best performance and proper operation of the vehicle if other brake fluid is used.
● When the oil temperature reaches between 230ºF (110ºC) and
266ºF (130ºC) while driving
● When the oil temperature exceeds 266ºF (130ºC) while driving Change engine oil and engine oil filter immediately after
● When the oil temperature stays below 248ºF (120ºC) while driving Change tramsmission oil at the same interval as Schedule 1
● When the oil temperature reaches between 248ºF (120ºC) and
284ºF (140ºC) while driving
● When the oil temperature exceeds 284ºF (140ºC) while driving Change both transmission oil and differential oil immediately
ITEMS Differential Oil (front and rear)
ITEMS Brake Fluid
Schedule 1 and 2 in the 2012 NISSAN GT-R Service and
Maintenance Guide section.
Change engine oil and engine oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,
000 km).
stopping.
and 2 in the 2012 NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance
Guide section.
Change transmission every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
after stopping. Differential oil temperature usually increases
concurrently.
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