When it comes to maintenance, certainly one of the most important aspects of keeping your GT-R going for the long haul is the oil.
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2009 2010 2011 Nissan GT-R Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 3.8L 6-cyl VR38DETT Turbo engine | 5.8 quarts (5.5 liters) | Mobil 1 0W-40 full synthetic |
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Nissan GT-R Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| VR38DETT GT-R, GT-R NISMO (2012-) | 5.3 quarts (5 liters) | Mobil 1 0W-40 full synthetic Competition Oil 5W-40 2193E |
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.
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.
Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the original factory fill oil. This oil was used to develop the VR38 engine, which features plasma-sprayed bores.
If another 0W-40 synthetic oil is used, NISSAN cannot guarantee that the engine will run properly or last for a long time. If Mobil 1 0W-40 isn’t available, Mobil 1 10W-40 (full synthetic) may be used. Nevertheless, some performance loss is likely.
How Much Oil Does A Nissan GT-R Take?
The 2022 3.8l 6-cyl VR38DETT Turbo Nissan GT-R takes 5.3 quarts (5 liters) of 0W-40 oil with a filter. Additives, chemical materials, or abrasive compounds are not permitted.
VR38 Engine
To get the best performance from your automobile, use unleaded premium gasoline with an AKI (AntiKnock Index) number of at least 93 (Research octane number 98).
If the premium gasoline specified above is not accessible, you can use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI number (Research octane number 96), but performance may be reduced.
It’s best not to use petrol with an octane rating lower than 91 AKI (Research octane number 96), especially in colder temperatures.
Winter Warm-Up
- Engine shutdown time can be shortened to reduce fuel consumption.
- Before driving, most cars only require 30 seconds of idling to efficiently circulate the engine oil.
- While driving, your car will reach its ideal operating temperature faster than while sitting.
- It is common to use oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break-in period, depending on the degree of operating conditions.
- When accelerating or decelerating quickly, more engine oil is consumed. Frequent acceleration/deceleration, especially when the engine rpm is high, uses up a lot of engine oil. If your rate of oil consumption suddenly rises or you’re having trouble explaining it.
