Nissan GT-R. Manual - part 197

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PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION SERVICES

Explanation of Performance Optimization Services

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In addition to the regular maintenance recommended by NISSAN, the GT-R requires the following Inspections;

• Measurement and adjustment of wheel Alignment
• Transmission settings
• Engine setting (balancing of air flow for bank 1 and bank 2) 
• Checking the exhaust finisher and rear bumper clearance
• Increase tightening of the strut support bar attachment section with the shock absorber
These inspections are required at the following intervals: 1,000 miles, 12 months, 24 months and 36 months.

These inspections will be performed free of charge for labor at a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer only. See the
NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information Booklet for details.

After the four free inspections, these items are included in the regular scheduled maintenance.

*Repairs and adjustments involving part replacement, etc. determined to be necessary as a result of these
inspections must be performed at the customer's expense.

X: Applicable

*1: Fuel full

*2: Kingpin inclination data are just reference values.

• This vehicle is equipped with a high performance suspension. The vehicle's wheel alignment needs to be

measured and adjusted (if necessary) by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer as necessary as the vehicle is
driven and the suspension parts break-in.Whether the vehicle is primarily for city driving or high performance
driving, settings can be performed according to the customer's needs.
Preventing toe-out:
Regarding the amount of toe-in, because toe-out causes lopsided wear on the tires or damage to localized
areas inside the tires due to heat generation, be sure to adjust to toe-in. Also, heat may be generated in
localized areas if the toe-in amount is excessive. Particularly when engaging in high performance driving or
driving at extremely high speed, be sure to adjust the front toe-in to 0.059 in (1.5 mm) or less, and rear toe-
in to 0.079 in (2.0 mm) or less. Any damage caused by failing to adjust the toe-in within the specified range
will not be covered by warranty. 

• The design of the clutch and transmission requires inspection and adjustment of the clutch and shift forks by

a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer at the recommended intervals. If the transmission setting is not complete,
excessive loads may be applied to the transmission and power train system parts during starting and shift-
ing, which may result in a malfunction or damage.

• Each cylinder bank of this engine operates independently due to the vehicle's twin turbocharger design.

Each side of the engine must operate at the same level of performance. The air flow of each bank must be
checked and adjusted as necessary by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.

• Clearance between the enlarged-diameter exhaust finisher and the rear bumper is realized by using highly

rigid exhaust mount rubber to control rear muffler vibration. The clearance between the exhaust finisher and

Inspection item

Inspection timing 

(Miles/Months)

Remarks

1,000

12M

24M

36M

Measurement and adjustment of wheel alignment (Unladen*1)

X

X

X

X

Front

FSU-15, "EXCEPT TRACK 
PACK-SPECIFIC SUSPEN-
SION : Wheel Alignment"

*2

Rear

RSU-14, "EXCEPT TRACK 
PACK-SPECIFIC SUSPEN-
SION : Wheel Alignment"

Transmission settings

X

X

X

X

–

Engine settings (balancing of air flow for bank 1 and bank 2)

X

X

X

X

–

Checking the exhaust finisher and rear bumper clearance

X

X

X

X

–

Increase tightening of the strut support bar attachment section 
with the shock absorber 

X

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the rear bumper may alter as the exhaust mount rubber changes shape due to vibration, passage of time
and high exhaust temperature during high performance driving. Therefore, inspection of the clearance is
necessary during the GT-R special inspection and when engaging in performance driving.

• During the first GT-R special inspection (after 1,000 miles), the strut support bar attachment bracket and

shock absorber (each one on the left and right sides) must be tightened to the specified tightening specifica-
tion. The strut support bar attachment bracket and shock absorber (each one on the left and right sides)
must be tightened to the specified tightening specification 300-600 miles (500-1,000 km) after the support
bar or shock absorber have been removed or installed.

Sample of GT-R Performance Optimization Service Log

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Every time performance optimization services are carried out, be sure to fill the measured values and adjusted
values in the performance optimization service log of the customer’s GT-R service and maintenance guide
shown below.

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Introduction of Periodic Maintenance

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Two different maintenance schedules are provided, and should be used, depending upon the conditions in
which the vehicle is mainly operated. After 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 60 months, continue the periodic
maintenance at the same mileage/time intervals.

Schedule 1

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Abbreviations: R = Replace.

I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only   < >: Performed based on the number

of months only   GCND: This work should be performed by GT-R certified dealer.

NOTE:

(1) Replace the drive belt if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.

(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.

Schedule 1

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if the driving habits frequently include 
one or more of the following driving conditions:
• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).
• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures 

remaining below freezing.

• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.
• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi 

or door-to-door delivery use.

• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.

Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance

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Maintenance

Schedule 2

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of driving conditions shown in 
Schedule 1 apply to the driving habits.

Emission Control Sys-
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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Refer-

ence 

Section - 

Page or - 

Content 

Title

Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever 
comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

6

(10)

6

12

(20)

12

18

(30)

18

24

(40)

24

30

(50)

30

36

(60)

36

42

(70)

42

48

(80)

48

54

(90)

54

60

(100)

60

Drive belt

NOTE (1)

I*

I*

I*

I*

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Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

[R]

[R]

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EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

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Fuel lines

I*

I*

GCND

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

–

Engine coolant

R*

R*

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Engine  oil

NOTE  (4)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine 
NISSAN engine oil filter or equiv-
alent.)

NOTE  (4)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

NOTE (5)

[R]

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Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (6)

GCND

Engine startability and abnormal 
sound

<I>*

<I>*

<I>*

<I>*

<I>*

–

Driving performance at low and 
accelerating speed

<I>*

<I>*

<I>*

<I>*

<I>*

–

Throttle chamber deposits

NOTE (7)

<I>*

<I>*

<I>*

<I>*

<I>*

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Engine settings

NOTE (8)

I*

I*

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(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.

(4) Replace the engine oil and engine oil filter at the same time. After a high performance driving [engine oil temperature while driving:
230

°

F (110

°

C) 

−

 266

°

F (130

°

C)], change both engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). If engine oil temperature exceeds

266

°

F (130

°

C) while driving, change both engine oil and oil filter immediately even when the timing is premature for changing oil.

(5) Replace spark plug when the spark plug gap reaches 1.0 mm (0.039 in) or more, even if within specified periodic replacement mile-
age.

(6) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.

(7) Visually inspect the throttle chamber for deposits and clean as necessary.

(8) Balancing of air flow for bank 1 and bank 2 at specified intervals. However, if the performance optimization services including
this inspection at 36 months (free of charge) have not been finished yet, this inspection is not necessary.

*Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform such
maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.

CHASSIS AND BODY

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only. < >: Performed based on the number of

months only   GCND: This work should be performed by GT-R certified dealer.

NOTE:

(1) If the performance optimization services at 36 months (free of charge) including this inspection have not been finished yet, this
inspection is not necessary.

Schedule 2

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section - 

Page or - 

Content Title

Perform at number of 
miles, kilometers or 
months, whichever comes 
first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

6

(10)

6

12

(20)

12

18

(30)

18

24

(40)

24

30

(50)

30

36

(60)

36

42

(70)

42

48

(80)

48

54

(90)

54

60

(100)

60

Brake lines & cables

I

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Brake hoses

<R>

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Brake  pads  &  rotors

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

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Brake fluid

<R>

<R>

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Transmission oil & differen-
tial gear oil (front & rear)

I

I

[R]

I

I

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Steering gear & linkage, 
axle & suspension parts

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

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Steering  linkage  ball  joints

I

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I

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I

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GCND

Front  suspension  ball  joints

I

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I

I

I

I

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GCND

Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft 

I

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Exhaust  system

I

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GCND

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R

R

R

VTL-7

Transmission settings

NOTE (1)

I

I

GCND

Measurement and adjust-
ment of wheel alignment

NOTE (1)

I

I

FSU-7

RSU-5

Exhaust finishers to rear 
bumper clearance

NOTE (1)

I

I

GCND