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2009 Nissan 350Z

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 350Z.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2009 Nissan 350Z is a passenger car that utilizes a manual transmission paired with a powertrain calling for 5.2 quarts of 5W-30 API-grade engine oil, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 city, 23 highway, and 19 combined mpg with the S5 automatic transmission. This model year represents the latter portion of the Z's long production run, during which Nissan refined the platform substantially based on owner feedback and industry experience. With zero recalls and only five total owner complaints reported—the lowest recorded figure in the vehicle's history, down dramatically from 275 in 2003—2009 stands as a notably mature and refined iteration of the platform, with the few reported issues centering primarily on exterior lighting rather than powertrain or structural concerns.

Model year200920082007200620052003

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.2 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. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546JK20A
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades28890CF40A discontinued · alt 28890CF41A
Serpentine belt11720JK20A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 21200JK20A

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 height52.4 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3600 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 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.

5.2–6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2007 Enthusiast Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007Enthusiast Coupe 3.5L V65.20 sec13.70 sec306 hpRWD
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
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 5.2 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan Matic-J
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.9
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.9 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-85 · 75W-90 · GL-4

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

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

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Timing15, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Injector Primary Resistance11.1-14.5 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure14 psi @ Idle, 43 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 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 Limit0.0028 in / 0.0014 in / 0.0022 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.866 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
121 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 18 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9021 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., step 2: 84-9032 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 17-2618 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) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel System (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 350Z's federal record shows a steep, consistent improvement across the 20032008 generation: complaints fell from 275 to 24, recalls from four to one, and investigations never exceeded two per year, while TSBs remained in the 65–108 range. The 2009 model year, though not listed in the year-by-year table, registers only four total complaints — one each in Exterior Lighting, Steering, Tires, and Engine & Engine Cooling — with zero crash or fire complaints, extending the downward trajectory. This places the 2009 at the low end of the generation's complaint arc, suggesting the platform's early production issues were largely resolved by the final model year. The data does not specify root causes for the four 2009 complaint categories, and no recalls or investigations are recorded for this year. With minimal federal activity and a continuation of the generation's improving trend, the 2009 350Z represents a comparatively low-risk purchase among used examples of this model.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
67
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 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 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Exterior Lighting1
Steering1
Tires1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Seats1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 67 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 2009 350Z take?

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

Does the 2009 350Z have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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.