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2010 Nissan 370Z

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 370Z.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2010 Nissan 370Z is a passenger car featuring an Automatic (S7) transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 19/26/22 mpg. Maintenance of the powertrain requires 5.2 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil. Within the model's 2009-2019 history, this year recorded zero recalls and 110 owner complaints—primarily centered on steering—placing it between the 2009 peak of 153 complaints and the 2019 low of one complaint.

Model year2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2010

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque72-87 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. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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 sizeP245-45R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	1520865F0E
Engine air filter	16546JK20A
Spark plug	22401JK01D
Front wiper blades	288901EA0A discontinued · alt 288901EA1A
Serpentine belt	11720EY00A
Thermostat	1305031U00 alt 2120031U03
Cabin air filter	B72771EA0B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	166.9 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	52 in
Wheelbase	100.4 in
Curb weight	3280 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 26 / 22 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 370Z of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.8–5.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.80 sec — 2010 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2010	Coupe 3.7L V6	4.80 sec	13.40 sec	332 hp	RWD
2010	Touring Roadster 3.7L V6	4.80 sec	13.40 sec	332 hp	RWD
2010	Touring Roadster 3.7L V6	4.90 sec	13.60 sec	332 hp	RWD
2010	Touring Roadster 3.7L V6	5.00 sec	13.50 sec	332 hp	RWD
2010	Touring Roadster 3.7L V6	5.10 sec	13.70 sec	332 hp	RWD
2010	Touring Roadster 3.7L V6	5.40 sec	13.60 sec	332 hp	RWD
2009	Touring Coupe 3.7L V6	4.60 sec	13.10 sec	332 hp	RWD
2009	Touring Coupe 3.7L V6	4.70 sec	13.30 sec	332 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. 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-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.7
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.2 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	75W-85 · 75W-90 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	6

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	65 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

72-87 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
Ignition Timing	10, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.10 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	18-22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	170 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	51.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	51.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	11.1-14.3 ohms
Engine Compression	242-341 psi. 14 maximum variation psi.
Engine Oil Pressure	14 psi @ Idle, 43 psi @ 2000 rpm psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	62 ft-lbs / 98 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket	20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	98 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0022 in / 0.0014 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

21 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 18 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90

21 ft. lbs

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

33 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

33 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	77 ft. lbs.	77 ft. lbs
2	loosen all bolts in reverse order
3	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
4	95 degrees	95 degrees
5	95 degrees; Check diameter of bolts at two points, 11 mm and 48 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two points exceeds the limit of 0.18 mm, replace bolts.	95 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

5 ft. lbs., step 2: 19 ft. lbs., step 3: intake collector: 8

5 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 17-26

18 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 every 60,000 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) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 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 2010 Nissan 370Z sits in the early, high-activity phase of this generation's federal record. Complaints were 110 in 2010, down from 153 in 2009—the earliest and highest-volume year in the record—but still well above the 40 filed in 2011 and the single-digit counts that followed from 2015 onward. TSBs, however, rose from 96 in 2009 to a generation-high 133 in 2010 before settling near 125 in 2011-2012 and trending downward to 52 by 2018-2019. There were no recalls for 2010, matching 2009, while the only recall years in the record were 2011 and 2018. The top owner-reported complaint areas for 2010 were Steering (40), Power Train (21), Steering/Electrical System (16), and Electrical System (8), though the data does not specify root causes; crash complaints totaled one and fire complaints were zero. With complaints and TSBs elevated but no recalls and only modest crash/fire exposure, 2010 is a usable but not the most settled year to buy—a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially of steering and drivetrain systems, is warranted.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

133

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

110

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 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

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 110 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering40

Power Train21

Steering,Electrical System16

Electrical System8

Unknown Or Other4

Air Bags3

Air Bags,Seats2

Steering,Electrical System,Engine2

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 133 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 5.2 qt Engine oil filter 1520865F0E Engine air filter 16546JK20A Spark plug 22401JK01D Front wiper blades 288901EA0A

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 370Z take?

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

Does the 2010 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.