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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, equipped with an automatic (AM6) transmission and requiring 5.3 quarts of 0W-40 oil, achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 22 highway, and 19 combined. Its documented complaint history, spanning model years 2009 to 2013, reveals a peak of 19 complaints in the debut 2009 model year and a low of just 1 in 2011, suggesting that by 2016 the platform had moved well past its early teething issues.

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 Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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

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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Reference guides

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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.