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2006 Nissan 350Z

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 350Z.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2006 Nissan 350Z is a passenger car featuring an S5 automatic transmission and an EPA fuel economy rating of 17/23/19 mpg. Maintenance for this model utilizes 5.0 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil. With 53 owner complaints and one recall, this year's reliability—centered largely on the wheels—sits between the 2003 model's high of 275 complaints and the 2008 model's low of 24 within the 2003-2008 model history.

Model year200920082007200620052003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245-45R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546V0100
Spark plug224015M016 alt 224015M015
Front wiper blades28890CF00A alt 28890AC71A
Serpentine belt11920AG900 alt 117204P102
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 212004W01B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length169.7 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height51.6 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3382 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 23 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 350Z of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2006 Touring Roadster
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2006Touring Roadster 3.5L V65.70 sec14.30 sec300 hpRWD
200535th Anniversary Edition Coupe 3.5L V65.60 sec14.10 sec300 hpRWD
200535th Anniversary Edition Coupe 3.5L V65.80 sec14.30 sec300 hpRWD
2005Grand Touring Roadster 3.5L V65.80 sec14.20 sec287 hpRWD
2007Enthusiast Coupe 3.5L V65.20 sec13.70 sec306 hpRWD
2004Track Coupe 3.5L V65.30 sec13.77 sec287 hpRWD
2004Enthusiast Coupe 3.5L V65.50 sec13.90 sec287 hpRWD
2004Touring Roadster 3.5L V65.50 sec14.30 sec287 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan Matic-J
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.9
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-85 · 75W-90 · GL-4

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts21-24 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts72-87 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub177 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)AT: 675, MT: 675 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)AT: 50, MT: 100 rpm
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing15, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature169-174 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)51.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)51.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.1-14.5 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure14 psi @ Idle, 43 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITHOUT BREMBO BRAKES
Torque to Knuckle113 ft-lbs / 62 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITHOUT BREMBO BRAKES
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0016 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in / 0.866 in / 1.102 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.01.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114-15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9514–15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., step 2: 84-9032 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
172 ft. lbs.72 ft. lbs
2loosen all bolts
326-32 ft. lbs.26–32 ft. lbs
490-95 degrees90–95 degrees
590-95 degrees90–95 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
14-7 ft. lbs., step 2: 20-23 ft. lbs., step 3: 20-234–7 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124-28 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9524–28 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 3,750 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 3,750 mi. The big-interval services (every 3,750 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 3,750 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miRadiator Hose (replace)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 Nissan 350Z sits near the trough of a clear downward trend in owner complaints: filings dropped dramatically from 275 in 2003 to just 53 by 2006, while recall counts fell from 4 to 1 over the same span. This decline reflects Nissan addressing early-model defects through engineering updates and warranty corrections—the TSB count also dropped from 108 to 65, indicating fewer technical service bulletins being issued. However, 2006 recorded 2 NHTSA investigations—the highest of any year in this generation—which tempers the optimism somewhat, though both investigations represent a modest absolute number. The top complaint categories (wheels, engine cooling, and air bags, each with 11–12 filings) suggest isolated component concerns rather than systemic failure. There were 6 crash-related complaints and 2 fire-related complaints recorded for this model year. The 2006 model represents the nadir of the generation's complaint volume and the lowest TSB frequency, suggesting Nissan had largely resolved the 2003–2004 teething problems by this point. Combined with only one recall (tied for the fewest in the generation), this year appears to be a relatively safe purchase within this generation, though the elevated investigation count warrants verifying that any individual vehicle's specific recalls have been completed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
65
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
53
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 53 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Wheels12
Engine & Engine Cooling12
Air Bags11
Tires3
Engine2
Power Train2
Engine & Engine Cooling,Power Train2
Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

11E024000Power Train:Clutch AssemblyReported 24/06/2011

ZF SERVICE IS RECALL CERTAIN CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBER SX: K70358-01, SHIPPED TO WHOLESALERS AS SERVICE PARTS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND MARCH 8, 2011. THESE SERVICE PARTS ARE INTENDED FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR… Remedy: ZF SERVICE NOTIFY WHOLESALERS TO RETURN ANY AFFECTED CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES STILL IN INVENTORY FOR FREE REPLACEMENT KITS. THIS CONDITION WILL CORRECT ITSELF AFTER THE FIRST…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 65 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB10-066C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 350Z take?

5.0 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 350Z have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 350Z get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.