Maintenance and do-it-yourself, 8 maintenance and do-it-yourself – NISSAN 2012 370Z Roadster - Owner's Manual User Manual

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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Maintenance requirement ........................................................ 8-3

Scheduled maintenance .................................................... 8-3
General maintenance ......................................................... 8-3
Where to go for service .................................................... 8-3

General maintenance ............................................................... 8-3

Explanation of maintenance items ................................... 8-3

Maintenance precautions ........................................................ 8-6
Engine compartment check locations .................................. 8-8

VQ37VHR engine model .................................................. 8-8

Engine cooling system ............................................................. 8-9

Checking engine coolant level ...................................... 8-10
Changing engine coolant ............................................... 8-10

Engine oil ................................................................................. 8-11

Checking engine oil level ............................................... 8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ....................................... 8-11

Automatic transmission fluid ............................................... 8-13
Power steering fluid ............................................................... 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................................... 8-14

Brake fluid .......................................................................... 8-14
Clutch fluid (Manual transmission models) ............... 8-15

Window washer fluid ............................................................ 8-15
Battery ....................................................................................... 8-16

Jump starting ..................................................................... 8-17

Variable voltage control system ......................................... 8-18
Drive belts ............................................................................... 8-18
Spark plugs ............................................................................. 8-19

Replacing spark plugs .................................................. 8-19

Air cleaner ............................................................................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ..................................................... 8-20

Cleaning ........................................................................... 8-20
Replacing ......................................................................... 8-21

Brakes ...................................................................................... 8-22

Self-adjusting brakes .................................................... 8-22
Brake pad wear warning .............................................. 8-22

Fuses ........................................................................................ 8-22

Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-24

Intelligent Key battery replacement ................................... 8-25
Lights ........................................................................................ 8-27

Coupe ............................................................................... 8-27
Roadster ........................................................................... 8-28
Headlights ........................................................................ 8-29
Exterior and interior lights ............................................ 8-29

Wheels and tires ................................................................... 8-31

Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-31
Tire labeling ..................................................................... 8-34

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