2013 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 10

GT-R SPECIFIC INFORMATION The GT-R is NISSAN's first supercar category vehicle. The GT-R is equipped with special systems. These systems are different than those used on conventional vehicles to allow for the high performance driving characteristics of this vehicle. Your vehicle should be maintained by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. Special skills, knowledge and equipment are necessary to properly maintain your GT-R. . Deleting any or all stored information in any computer, control unit or electronic module including VSDR, GT-R SPECIAL SPECIFICATION PARTS NOTICE Only use the following specified fluids and parts in the GT-R to avoid possible vehicle damage. . Failure to have required GT-R Performance Optimization Services performed. In addition, see your tire warranty for specific limitations or exclusions for operating summer tires below −208C (−48F). ENGINE OIL Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic oil) Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed bores was developed using this oil. NISSAN cannot ensure proper engine operation and durability if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used. If Mobil 1 (0W-40) is not available, Mobil 1 (10W-40) (100% synthetic) may be used; however, some performance loss may be noticed. The use of additives, chemical materials or abrasive compounds is prohibited. The use of additives, chemical materials, abrasive compounds or other high performance engine oils may cause internal engine damage. WARRANTY INFORMATION Please read this Owner's Manual carefully, together with your Warranty Information Booklet which describes a number of express limitations, exclusions and ways to void your warranty for failing to follow the instructions contained in this Owner's Manual, including, but not limited to: ...Failure to use proper parts, fuel and fluids, Driving with the VDC off, Racing, Any competitive driving of any sort whatsoever, Use on a track or driving on any airstrip, Modifications, including adding/replacing, reprogramming, attempting to reprogram, altering, disconnecting any computer, control unit or electronic modules, MAINTENANCE INFORMATION . Special skills, knowledge and equipment are necessary to properly inspect and adjust the GT-R engine, transmission, suspension and brakes to maintain performance. A GT-R certified NISSAN dealer has the GT-R certified technical staff and the special equipment to properly maintain your GT-R. NISSAN recommends maintenance items that require the replacement of parts, engine oil, oil filters and air filters should be performed by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. Make sure the specified fluids and parts are used when the maintenance is performed. NISSAN also recommends the replacement of parts such as brakes should be performed by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. . Engine oil maintenance . When the vehicle is delivered, the engine oil level is 0.39 in (10 mm) below the H mark on the engine oil dipstick for optimum high GT-R Overview GTR-3