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2016 Nissan GT-R

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 GT-R.

Transmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2016 Nissan GT-R pairs an automatic transmission (AM6) with an engine requiring 5.3 quarts of 0W-40 viscosity oil, and it returns EPA fuel economy of 16 city, 22 highway, and 19 combined mpg. The model's complaint history covers 2009 through 2013, during which reported issues peaked at 19 in 2009 and fell to just one by 2011, while the 2016 model year falls entirely outside that tracked window. This means the 2016 carries no complaint data in the available record, leaving its reliability profile unmeasured against the downward trend established in the earlier years.

Model year20212016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 410 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 51R · 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeFRONT P255/40ZRF20; REAR P285/35ZRF20OEM · verified
Wheel / rimFRONT 9.5, REAR 10.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter16546JF00A
Spark plug22401JF01D
Front wiper blades28890JF30A discontinued · alt 2889039B1A
Serpentine belt11720JF00A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 21200KB50A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Diagrams

Power distribution wiring3 sheets

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.5 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height53.9 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3922 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainAll-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 GT-R of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

2.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.90 sec — 2016 45th Anniversary Gold Edition Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
201645th Anniversary Gold Edition Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.20 sec545 hpAWD
2015NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.80 sec11.00 sec600 hpAWD
2015NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.00 sec600 hpAWD
2015NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.20 sec600 hpAWD
2015NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.00 sec600 hpAWD
2015NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.10 sec600 hpAWD
2015Premium Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.10 sec545 hpAWD
2015Premium Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V63.00 sec11.20 sec545 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity12.0
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity5.3 qt
Power Steering FluidDEXRON(R)-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 20 ft-lbs, upper; 9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 20 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts35.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.028 - .031 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.00-5.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number51R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance410 cca

Service checks

RPM51 @ idle rpm
Engine Compressionpsi 116-141 max variation 14.5 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.177; Rear: 0.177 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.205; Rear: 1.102

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 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 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
At 24,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · 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) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Radiator Cap (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 36,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 48,000 miSuspension System (inspect alignment)
Every 60,000 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.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V795000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 24/11/2015

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

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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Fuse box & wiring diagrams

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2016 GT-R take?

5.3 qt of Use only Mobil 1 Synthetic 0W-40, per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 GT-R have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the GT-R get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.