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2016 Nissan 370Z

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 370Z.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2016 Nissan 370Z is a passenger car fitted with an automatic (S7) transmission, EPA-rated at 19/26/21 mpg, with an engine oil capacity of 5.2 quarts of 5W-30 API. Reliability records show zero recalls and only three total owner complaints, the top complaint area listed as Unknown Or Other. Within the model’s 2009–2019 complaint history, where filings peaked at 153 in 2009 and bottomed at one in 2019, the 2016 model sits at the low-volume end of that range. That placement positions it among the most settled years of the run, offering researchers a data point far removed from the 2009 high and only marginally above the 2019 low.

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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
EPA fuel economy19/26/21 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
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/40R19; REAR: P285/35R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5; OPTIONAL: 10.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546JK20A
Spark plug22401JK01D
Front wiper blades288901EA5B alt 288903EV6A
Serpentine belt11720EY00A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 2120031U03
Cabin air filterB72771EA0B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length170.5 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height52 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Curb weight3411 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 21 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 370Z of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2016 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Coupe 3.7L V65.10 sec13.70 sec332 hpRWD
2017Coupe 3.7L V65.20 sec13.70 sec332 hpRWD
2018Heritage Edition Chicane Yellow Coupe 3.7L V65.30 sec13.90 sec332 hpRWD
2019Heritage Edition Deep Blue Pearl Coupe 3.7L V65.00 sec13.60 sec332 hpRWD
2012Coupe 3.7L V64.80 sec13.40 sec332 hpRWD
2011Touring Coupe 3.7L V64.90 sec13.40 sec332 hpRWD
2010Coupe 3.7L V64.80 sec13.40 sec332 hpRWD
2010Touring Roadster 3.7L V64.80 sec13.40 sec332 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, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.7
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidGenuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.0 qt
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.0 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Rear Wheel Hub74.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.05-5.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM51 @ idle rpm
Engine Compressionpsi 242 - 341-max variation 14 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 32 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91; Rear: 63 /; Front: 91; Rear: 62
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 7; Rear: 10 /
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0014; Rear: .0022
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 6.810

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 11.00 mm from thread end and point B = 48.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.18 mm use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

177.0 ft. lbs.77 ft. lbs
2Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
330.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
495 degrees95 degrees
595 degrees95 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 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 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2016 Nissan 370Z represents a clear inflection point in the generation’s reliability trajectory, as federal complaint volumes had already plummeted from a peak of 153 in 2009 to just 3 by 2015—matching the 2016 total. Unlike earlier years, which saw sporadic recalls (one in 2011) and multiple investigations, the 2016 model faced no recalls and only one investigation, aligning with the broader trend of diminishing issues as the generation matured. Complaints in 2016 were evenly dispersed across minor areas (e.g., electrical system, powertrain), with no crash or fire incidents reported, a pattern consistent with the near-zero figures in adjacent years. The decline in technical service bulletins (TSBs) from 94 in 2015 to 91 in 2016 further suggests incremental refinements rather than systemic flaws. Positioned between the ultra-low-complaint 2015 and 2017 models, the 2016 370Z sits squarely in the generation’s most stable phase. **This makes it a strong used buy, assuming proper maintenance, as it avoids the early teething problems while retaining the robustness of later production.**

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
91
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
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 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Air Bags1
Power Train1

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 91 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 2016 370Z take?

5.2 qt of Genuine Nissan 5W-30 SN API Starburst or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 370Z have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 370Z get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.