Nissan GTR 2009 Service Manual
2009
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 . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 33, 36, 45, 49
NISSAN services designed with you in mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 41
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE
GT-R Performance Optimization Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 16, 18, 20, 22
Determining the Proper Maintenance Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Additional Maintenance Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance Log and Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmission replacement log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 4
Federal Emission Control Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 7
California Emission Control Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 10
Tire Pressure/Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
Tire Warranties/Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: pages 15 to 37
Consumer Affairs Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 2
Customer Care/Lemon Law Information
Booklet: page 5
Do It Yourself Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
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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 2009 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
For All Your Service Needs
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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 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.
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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.
The installation/use of parts other than genuine NISSAN parts, fluids and
lubricants may cause the vehicle to malfunction (i.e. cease functioning normally, damage vehicle parts) and result in the vehicle requiring non-warranty
protected repairs. Many of the periodic maintenance items can be performed
at all NISSAN dealers. However, make sure the specified fluids and parts
are used when the maintenance is performed. Be sure to request NISSAN
approved parts and fluids when maintenance is performed.
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
About GT-R Maintenance
Special, dedicated servicing equipment must be used for GT-R special
inspections and/or engine/transmission, suspension, and brake inspections, in order to maintain your vehicle’s high performance and high
precision. Have your vehicle serviced by specially trained GT-R certified
technical staff using dedicated maintenance equipments installed at a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Any maintenance work except GT-R Performance Optimization
Services need not be performed at a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer;
However, it is essential that genuine GT-R specified parts be used for
fluids, lubricants and consumable parts such as for brake system. It is
also recommended replacement of parts, such as for the brake system,
be performed at GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
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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 if needed (unladen with fuel and lubricants full, including tire pressure adjust-
ment) 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 (balancing of air flow for left and right banks) Note 2
●
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 power output of each bank must be checked and adjusted as necessary by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Transmission settings Note 3
●
Note 3: 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.
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 2009 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 2009 NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information Booklet for significant limitations, exclusions, and possible voiding of warranty
resulting from failure to have these necessary inspection, repairs and/or adjustments performed.
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EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS *
If someone told you, you could drive your new GT-R
for the next 7 years or 100,000 miles, almost worryfree 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.
See your participating GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for details.
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
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/7,500miles of original vehicle GT-R 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
Your GT-R has been 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 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.
The hood on your vehicle is a good example. NISSAN designed it with
hood buckling creases to 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?
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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 rustthrough perforation for as long as you own
your NISSAN. Another reason to insist on
Genuine NISSAN Collision Repair Parts.
* This warranty does not apply to vehicles not
distributed by NISSAN North America and/or
sold outside the United States.
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
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 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
The following descriptions are provided
to give you a better 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
do-it-yourself” section in Chapter 8 of
your Owner’s Manual.
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Maintenance and
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.
Air Pump Cleaner (For Secondary
Air Injection System)*
Visually inspect the filter element at
specified intervals. Replace the filter
assembly at specified intervals.
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. 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.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Fuel Lines*
Check the fuel hoses, piping and connections for leaks, looseness, or deterioration. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary.
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 oil or 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
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals. Replace the oil every
18,000 miles.
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 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.
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We recommend 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.
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FLUIDS
● Before driving, check the fluid levels and adjust
as necessary using the specified fluid.
● Check the amount of fluid for the power steering.
● Be sure to change the fluids listed below with the
specified fluids every 1,800 miles (3,000 km).
● Engine Oil
● Transmission Oil
● Differential Oil (Front and Rear)
● Brake Fluid
For GT-R recommended fluids, refer to Chapter 9 of
your GT-R owner's manual
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS OF
TIRES, SUSPENSION AND BRAKES
● Measure and adjust (if needed) the wheel
alignment.
● Check the tire pressure and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor.
● Make tire pressure adjustments only when
the tires are cool.
● Secure road wheel balance weights with
aluminum tape or equivalent.
● Check the heat deterioration and wear of the
brakes. (As necessary, the brake and brake
disc rotor must be replaced as a set of four
with new ones.)
REPLENISHING COOLANT
Check the coolant level in the pressurized coolant
reservoir tank. Adjust the level so that the fluid is
between the MAX and MIN markings. For the coolant,
use genuine NISSAN Long Life 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
of coolant.)
COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO
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 5F
(-15C), make sure a proper mixture ration of 50%
antifreeze and 50% demineralized or distilled
water is used.
COOL DOWN
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 5
gear for 2 to 3 miles (3 to 5 km) and then stop the
engine.
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MAINTENANCE LOG AND RECORDS
The following Maintenance Log has been
compiled by NISSAN to assist you in
performing the recommended
maintenance services and keeping
appropriate records of services
performed. The maintenance log is
composed of the log for GT-R special
inspections and the log for scheduled
maintenance. Along with the related repair
invoices, receipts, and other such
records, a properly documented
maintenance history could enhance the
value of your vehicle should you ever wish
to sell it. The services listed represent
the minimal NISSAN recommended
requirements for each time/mileage
interval, up to 96,000 miles / 96 months.
Abbreviations
[ ]: Performed based on the mileage only.
< >: Performed based on the number of months only.
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