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350Z Fluids Recommendation Data

(information provided by oilman)

 

I've been reading a few oil threads here and thought this data may be of use. It comes from a proprietory database to which I subscribe and the data contained in it comes from OEM's.

 

Nissan, 350 Z, 350 Z / Fairlady Z, 2004- [Preliminary Info]

Manufacturer: Nissan Motors Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Drive type: r.w.d.

Cylinder capacity: 3498 cc

Power output: 280 HP/206 kW at 6200 RPM

 

Engine VQ35DE

Petrol, 4-stroke, 6 cylinder, V, 4 valves/cil., liquid cooled

Cylinder capacity: 3498 cc

Power output: 280 HP /206 kW at 6200 RPM

Capacity:

4.7 liter

Overhaul capacity: 5.4 liter

Filter capacity: 0.3 liter

Use: normal - OEM recommendation

Below 15 API: SL SAE 5W-30

Above -20 API:SL SAE 5W-40

Above -20 API: SL SAE 10W-30

Above -20 API: SL SAE 10W-40

Above -20 API: SL SAE 15W-40

Below 15 ILSAC GF-2 SAE 5W-30

Above -20 ILSAC GF-2 SAE 5W-40

Above -20 ILSAC GF-2 SAE 10W-30

Above -20 ILSAC GF-2 SAE 10W-40

Above -20 ILSAC GF-2 SAE 15W-40

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Transmission, manual, 6 speed

Manual

Capacity: 2.9 liter

Gears forward: 6

Gears reverse: 1

Use: normal - OEM recommendation

year-round API: GL-4 SAE 75W-85

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Differential, front, limited slip

Capacity: 1.4 liter

Use: normal - OEM recommendation

year-round API: GL-5 LS SAE 80W-90

 

Use only limited slip hypoid gear oil which is approved for Nissan LSD.

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Transmission, automatic

Automatic

Gears forward: 5

Gears reverse: 1

Use: normal - OEM recommendation

year-round Special ATF, Nissan -

 

OEM recommends Nissan Matic J ATF.

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Hydraulic brakes/clutch system, ABS

Use: normal - OEM recommendation

year-round Brake fluid, DOT 3 -

year-round Brake Fluid DOT 4+ -

Never mix different types of fluids.

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Power steering

Capacity: 1 liter

Use: normal - OEM recommendation

year-round Dexron III -

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Grease points/nipples

Use: normal - OEM recommendation

year-round Lithium base multipurpose grease NLGI No. 2

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Cooling system

Capacity:

7.9 liter

Reservoir: 0.8 liter

Use: normal - OEM recommendation

year-round Nissan Anti Freeze Coolant (L250) -

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