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2020 Nissan 370Z

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 370Z.

Transmission Automatic (S7)

The 2020 Nissan 370Z carries a seven-speed automatic transmission and an engine spec sheet calling for 5.1 quarts of 5W-30 oil, with EPA ratings of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. Nissan's complaint history for the model covers 2009 through 2019, and the arc is striking: 153 complaints in the 2009 launch year fell to a single complaint by 2019, placing the 2020 model just beyond the best-recorded year in the platform's reliability trajectory. That downward curve means the 2020 370Z arrives at the tail end of a long, steadily maturing production run, where most early issues had been engineered out well before this car left the line.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. 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 35 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size225/50R18 95W, Rear: 245/45R18 96WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Rear: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546JK20A
Spark plug22401JK01D
Front wiper blades288901EA5B alt 288903EV6A
Serpentine belt11720EY00A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 2120031U03
Cabin air filterB72771EA0B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length170.5 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height52 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Curb weight3411 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainRear-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 370Z of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.6–5.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.60 sec — 2009 Touring Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Heritage Edition Deep Blue Pearl Coupe 3.7L V65.00 sec13.60 sec332 hpRWD
2018Heritage Edition Chicane Yellow Coupe 3.7L V65.30 sec13.90 sec332 hpRWD
2017Coupe 3.7L V65.20 sec13.70 sec332 hpRWD
2016Coupe 3.7L V65.10 sec13.70 sec332 hpRWD
2012Coupe 3.7L V64.80 sec13.40 sec332 hpRWD
2011Touring Coupe 3.7L V64.90 sec13.40 sec332 hpRWD
2010Coupe 3.7L V64.80 sec13.40 sec332 hpRWD
2010Touring Roadster 3.7L V64.80 sec13.40 sec332 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.1 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Nissan Brake Fluid R35 Special II brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake FluidNissan Brake Fluid R35 Special II
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.1 qt
Power Steering FluidNissan Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid Capacity1.125 pt
Power Steering FluidNissan Power Steering Fluid

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs61.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeFXE24HR11
Spark Plug Gap.043 - .055 in
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug TypeDILKAR7B11

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeSP-10A
Oil Capacity3.04 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number35

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 2 Piston; Rear: 1 Piston
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 62.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0014; Rear: .0022
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 6.811

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
112.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 48.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 96.0 inch lbs.12 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
121.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs, Step 3: 90°21 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°33 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
177.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: In Reverse order loosen all bolts. Step 3: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 95°, Step 5: 95°77 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1626 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 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 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
36
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 36 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB10-066C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 370Z take?

5.1 qt of Nissan Motor OIl Ester 5W-30 SN, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 370Z have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 370Z get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.