Complete Oil Specifications
The 2024 Nissan GT-R with the 3.8L twin-turbo V6 (VR38DETT) has its factory-fill oil specified as Mobil 1 0W-40 (100% synthetic) or equivalent, per the owner’s manual — Nissan doesn’t cite a separate API/ILSAC/ACEA code for this engine, only the named product.
Capacity
The engine holds 5.0 US quarts (5-1/4 qt / 4.375 Imperial qt) with a filter change, or 4.5 US quarts (4-3/4 qt) without one.
Service Interval — Tied to Oil Temperature
Nissan’s standard maintenance schedule uses 6,000 miles or 6 months. But because of the GT-R’s high-performance characteristics, Nissan overlays a temperature-based rule for spirited/track driving:
- Oil temperature stayed below 230°F (110°C): the standard 6,000-mile interval applies.
- Oil temperature reached 230-266°F (110-130°C): change oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
- Oil temperature exceeded 266°F (130°C): change oil and filter immediately after stopping.
Nissan also recommends checking the oil level every 1,800 miles (3,000 km) given the engine’s performance characteristics. For frequent high-performance or track driving, Nissan separately recommends Motul NISMO Competition Oil type 2193E (5W-40) as an alternative.
What We Couldn’t Confirm
- OEM oil filter part number. The manual doesn’t print one, and reseller listings disagree on which genuine Nissan part number applies — omitted rather than guessed.
FAQs
What oil does a 2024 Nissan GT-R take? Mobil 1 0W-40 (100% synthetic) or equivalent — Nissan’s factory-fill recommendation.
How many quarts does it need? 5.0 US quarts (4.7 liters) with a filter change.
How often should I change the oil? Every 6,000 miles/6 months normally — but every 3,000 miles if oil temperature reaches 230-266°F during performance driving, or immediately if it exceeds 266°F.
Can I use a different oil for track driving? Nissan recommends Motul NISMO Competition Oil type 2193E (5W-40) for frequent high-performance driving.