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2005 Nissan 350Z

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 350Z.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2005 Nissan 350Z is a passenger car pairing a five-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 17 city, 23 highway, and 19 combined mpg, and its 5.0-quart 5W-30 API oil specification reflects the straightforward maintenance profile of the platform. The model's complaint history spans 2003 through 2008, and this year's 83 total owner complaints—centered primarily on air bags and accompanied by two recalls—fall well below the 275 logged for 2003 yet remain notably above the 24 recorded for 2008. That positions the 2005 squarely in the middle of the 350Z's reliability arc, with complaint volume trending downward from the earliest to the final model years, placing this example at a point where owner complaints had dropped substantially from peak levels but had not yet reached their lowest.

Model year2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2003

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/23/19 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

Tire size235-50R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	1520865F0E
Engine air filter	16546V0100
Spark plug	224015M015 alt 224015M014
Front wiper blades	28890AC71A alt 28890CF00A
Serpentine belt	11920AG900 alt 117204P102
Thermostat	1305031U00 alt 212004W01B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	169.7 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	51.6 in
Wheelbase	104.7 in
Curb weight	3241 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 350Z of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–5.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2005 35th Anniversary Edition Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2005	35th Anniversary Edition Coupe 3.5L V6	5.60 sec	14.10 sec	300 hp	RWD
2005	35th Anniversary Edition Coupe 3.5L V6	5.80 sec	14.30 sec	300 hp	RWD
2005	Grand Touring Roadster 3.5L V6	5.80 sec	14.20 sec	287 hp	RWD
2004	Track Coupe 3.5L V6	5.30 sec	13.77 sec	287 hp	RWD
2004	Enthusiast Coupe 3.5L V6	5.50 sec	13.90 sec	287 hp	RWD
2004	Touring Roadster 3.5L V6	5.50 sec	14.30 sec	287 hp	RWD
2004	Enthusiast Roadster 3.5L V6	5.70 sec	14.30 sec	287 hp	RWD
2004	Enthusiast Roadster 3.5L V6	5.80 sec	14.10 sec	287 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 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

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Nissan Matic-J
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.9
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	75W-85 · 75W-90 · GL-4

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	65 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	21-24 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	72-87 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	177 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	18.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	15, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.21 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	6.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	169-174 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	51.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	51.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	11.1-14.5 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	14 psi @ Idle, 43 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash	0.012-0.016 in

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	113-114 ft-lbs / 53-71 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	17-22 ft-lbs / 28-36 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in / 0.0014 in / 0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.866 in / 0.945 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.181 in / 0.866 in / 0.945 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.118 in / 0.795 in / 0.866 in / 0.551 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

1.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.0

1.4 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

14-15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 95

14–15 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

29-36 ft. lbs., step 2: 60

29–36 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	72 ft. lbs.	72 ft. lbs
2	loosen all bolts
3	26-32 ft. lbs.	26–32 ft. lbs
4	90-95 degrees	90–95 degrees
5	90-95 degrees	90–95 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

4-7 ft. lbs., step 2: 20-23 ft. lbs., step 3: 20-23

4–7 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

24-28 ft. lbs., Step 2: 95

24–28 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 every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 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 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The federal record for the 350Z generation shows a strong downward trend in both complaints and recalls from the 2003 launch (275 complaints, 4 recalls) through 2006, with 2005 serving as a transitional midpoint in that improving arc. Specifically, the 2005 model year saw 83 complaints and 2 recalls, a significant drop from the 2004 model's 144 complaints and 3 recalls, yet it still carries higher volumes than the later 2006-2008 models. For the 2005 model, Air Bags are the dominant concern with 26 complaints, followed by Engine & Engine Cooling at 13, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Notably, 2005 marks the generation's first federal investigation, leading into the peak of investigations in 2006, which implies regulators were still actively scrutinizing lingering early-generation defects even as overall complaint volume fell. Consequently, while the 2005 350Z benefits from notable early-generation refinements over the 2003-2004 models, a prospective buyer should strictly verify airbag and engine functionality and might find better overall reliability by opting for a 2006 or newer model.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

9 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’03 ’04’05’06 ’07 ’08

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 83 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags26

Engine & Engine Cooling13

Power Train7

Wheels5

Structure3

Exterior Lighting2

Electrical System2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

11E024000Power Train:Clutch AssemblyReported 24/06/2011

ZF SERVICE IS RECALL CERTAIN CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBER SX: K70358-01, SHIPPED TO WHOLESALERS AS SERVICE PARTS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND MARCH 8, 2011. THESE SERVICE PARTS ARE INTENDED FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR… Remedy: ZF SERVICE NOTIFY WHOLESALERS TO RETURN ANY AFFECTED CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES STILL IN INVENTORY FOR FREE REPLACEMENT KITS. THIS CONDITION WILL CORRECT ITSELF AFTER THE FIRST…

06E049000Exterior LightingReported 24/05/2006

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH… Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 69 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB13-107G	2024-05-20	Electrical System	VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D	2024-05-20	Electrical System	CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB10-066C	2024-05-20	Electrical System	CAN 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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 35 battery Vehicles taking 5.0 qt Engine oil filter 1520865F0E Engine air filter 16546V0100 Spark plug 224015M015 Front wiper blades 28890AC71A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 350Z take?

5.0 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2005 350Z have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 350Z get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.