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Nissan 350Z

Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Nissan 350Z — from 2003 to 2009.

20032006 Nissan 350Z

3.5L V6 DOHC (VQ35DE) · RWD

287 hp / 274 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.1 qt
Filter15208-65F0A

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.5 qt
Full capacity2.5 qt

Coolant

TypeNissan Long Life Coolant (blue-green)
Capacity9 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90

Fuel

Tank20 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/50R17
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 225/50R17 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA550 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi

20032006 Nissan 350Z

3.5L V6 DOHC (VQ35DE) · RWD

287 hp / 274 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.1 qt
Filter15208-65F0A

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic J ATF
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt

Coolant

TypeNissan Long Life Coolant (blue-green)
Capacity9 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90

Fuel

Tank20 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/50R17
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 225/50R17 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA550 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi

20072009 Nissan 350Z

3.5L V6 DOHC HR (VQ35HR) · RWD

306 hp / 268 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.3 qt
Filter15208-65F0A

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.5 qt
Full capacity2.5 qt

Coolant

TypeNissan Long Life Coolant (blue-green)
Capacity9 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90

Fuel

Tank20 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/50R18
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 225/50R18 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA550 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi