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2017 Nissan GT-R

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 GT-R.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2017 Nissan GT-R is a passenger car equipped with an automatic AM6 transmission and requires 5.3 quarts of 0W-40 API engine oil, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 16 city, 22 highway, and 18 combined mpg. Owner-reported reliability data shows a single complaint for this model year, centered on the engine, with no recalls issued. Compared to the broader model history spanning 2009 to 2013 — where complaint volumes ranged from a high of 19 in 2009 to a low of one in 2011 — the 2017 GT-R aligns with the most favorable end of that spectrum, suggesting a notably quiet ownership experience relative to earlier generations.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque97 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 410 CCA battery. 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 51R · 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeFRONT: P255/40RF20; REAR: P285/35RF20; SUMMER: FRONT: P255/40ZRF20; REAR: P285/35ZRF20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5 OR 10.0; REAR: 10.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.5 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height53.9 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3922 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainAll-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 GT-R of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

2.9–3.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.90 sec — 2017 NISMO Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.00 sec600 hpAWD
2017NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.10 sec600 hpAWD
2017Premium Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.20 sec565 hpAWD
2017Track Edition Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V63.00 sec11.20 sec565 hpAWD
201645th Anniversary Gold Edition Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.20 sec545 hpAWD
2018Track Edition Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.10 sec565 hpAWD
2015NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.80 sec11.00 sec600 hpAWD
2015NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.00 sec600 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 0W-40 API engine oil, Use Nissan R35 Special II brake fluid brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 97 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidUse Nissan R35 Special II brake fluid
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity12.0-12.4
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.3 qt
Manual Transmission FluidUse Nissan R35 Special
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity19.9
Power Steering FluidDEXRON(R)-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs62.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)76.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts97 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)825 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)825 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number51R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance410 cca
Standard BCI Group Number51R

Service checks

RPM@IDLE rpm

Brakes

ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.177; Rear: 0.177 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.205; Rear: 1.102

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 258.0166 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 258.0166 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
121.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
318.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
4120.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone method. If either diameter is less than 0.16 mm Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
265 degrees65 degrees
365 degrees.65 degrees
4Loosen all bolts completely
530 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
6135 degrees135 degrees
7135 degrees-135 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Bolts 17-2418 ft. lbs
2Bolts 17-2418 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1633 ft. lbs
490.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
112.0 inch lbs.12 in
248.0 inch lbs.48 in
3120.0 inch lbs.120 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 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 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
At 24,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 36,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 48,000 miSuspension System (inspect alignment) · Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 48,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Across the recorded generation, federal complaints for the Nissan GT-R declined sharply from 19 in 2009 to just 1 by 2013. The 2017 model continues this trend of stability, recording only one complaint centered in the engine area. This represents a significant improvement over the 2009 model year, which saw one recall and one investigation. Additionally, the 2017 model year reports zero crash-related or fire-related complaints, and the data does not specify the root cause of the single engine issue. Given the minimal complaint volume and the lack of recalls compared to the earliest years of the generation, this is a good year to buy.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
84
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

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 84 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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…
NTB17-019H2024-04-29Visibility/WiperWINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…
NTB13-028I2024-04-29Visibility/WiperREMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See…

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 2017 GT-R take?

5.3 qt of Synthetic 0W-40 API certified., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 GT-R have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the GT-R get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.