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2018 Nissan 370Z

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 370Z.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S7)

Classified as a passenger car, the 2018 Nissan 370Z pairs a 7-speed automatic transmission with an EPA-estimated 19 city, 26 highway, and 22 combined mpg, with its engine requiring 5.2 quarts of 5W-30 API oil for servicing. From a reliability standpoint, this model year demonstrates notable maturity, logging only two owner complaints focused on service brakes alongside a single recall. This places the 2018 iteration near the floor of the model's 2009-2019 complaint history—just above 2019's single complaint and well below the 153 complaints of the 2009 launch year—signaling a highly resolved vehicle for researchers to evaluate.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

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 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 sizeP245/40R19; Rear: P285/35R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5; Rear: 10.5 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.

5.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2018 Heritage Edition Chicane Yellow Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018Heritage Edition Chicane Yellow Coupe 3.7L V65.30 sec13.90 sec332 hpRWD
2017Coupe 3.7L V65.20 sec13.70 sec332 hpRWD
2019Heritage Edition Deep Blue Pearl Coupe 3.7L V65.00 sec13.60 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 5.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.7
Brake FluidDOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.0 qt
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.6-9.7

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 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)13.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub74.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.00-5.10 oz
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM51.0
Engine Compression242

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: NS; Rear: 62
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: NS; Rear: 62
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: 6.810

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
112.0 inch lbs.12 in
249.0 inch lbs.49 in
396.0 inch lbs.96 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9033 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9033 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
177 ft. lbs.77 ft. lbs
2Loosen all cylinder head bolts in reverse order. 0 ft. lbs.0 ft. lbs
330 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
4Check the tightening angle using the angle wrench, turn 95 degrees95 degrees
5Turn 95
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
15 ft. lbs.5 ft. lbs
219 ft. lbs.19 ft. lbs
38
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
15 ft. lbs.5 ft. lbs
219 ft. lbs.19 ft. lbs
38
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Bolts 17-2618 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1626 ft. lbs
390.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.01.5 ft. lbs
Oil Change Lamp Reset Procedure — tightening sequence 1 stages
1In the SETTINGS mode, press the circular button to display MAINTENANCE. Step 3: Set a desired interval by pressing the circular button to highlight the maintenance field and pressing the square button. The reset mode will open, allowing the desired distance to be entered. Select RESET and enter a new time or distance. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for ENGINE OIL FILTER.

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 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 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
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.

The 2018 Nissan 370Z sits near the end of a generation that saw a steep decline in federal complaints—from 153 in 2009 to just 2 in 2018—and a corresponding drop in TSBs from 96 to 52, indicating increasing maturity. Its two complaints (both for service brakes, with one crash reported) are among the lowest of any model year, but it is one of only two years (alongside 2011) to have a recall, though the data does not specify the cause. The single open investigation for 2018 continues a pattern of one investigation per year for most of the generation, so it does not signal an unusual concern. Overall, the 2018 represents the product’s most refined state with minimal owner-reported issues, making it a solid buy—just verify that the recall has been completed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
52
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Service Brakes2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V153000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 06/03/2018

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles. The driver's side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly during production, possibly affecting its deployment. As such… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 52 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 2018 370Z take?

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

Does the 2018 370Z have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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.