Nissan GT-R, R35 (USA / CAN)

Additional Notes

• The Nissan GT-R R35 uses a dual-differential layout, with a front differential capacity of 0.65 liter and a rear differential capacity of 1.35 liters across all listed configurations. The rear unit holds roughly twice the fluid volume of the front, reflecting the greater mechanical load placed on the rear differential in an all-wheel-drive system where the rear axle handles primary drive torque.
• For Canadian-market GT-R models covering 2012-2016 and the 2017 configuration, both the front and rear differentials share identical service intervals: a fluid level check at every 20,000 km and a full fluid change at every 60,000 km under normal use conditions.
• USA-market GT-R models for 2012-2016 and the 2017 configuration follow a time- and distance-based schedule, with differential fluid checks due at 12,000 miles or 12 months and changes due at 36,000 miles or 36 months under normal use. The dual trigger of mileage and elapsed time means whichever threshold is reached first governs the service interval.
• The Canadian and US market intervals differ in unit system but also in absolute distance. The Canadian 60,000 km change interval converts to approximately 37,300 miles, placing it slightly above the US 36,000-mile interval, while the Canadian 20,000 km check interval converts to roughly 12,400 miles, closely matching the US 12,000-mile check threshold.
• The GT-R NISMO (USA), R35, starting from 2014, carries an additional competition-use specification for both differentials. Under competition conditions, the front differential fluid change interval drops to 3,000 miles with no check interval listed, compared to the 12,000-mile check and 36,000-mile change schedule under normal use.
• The rear differential on the GT-R NISMO (USA) R35 under competition use also specifies a 3,000-mile change interval, matching the front differential competition schedule. The 1.35-liter capacity remains unchanged between normal and competition use conditions, meaning only the service frequency shifts.
• The GT-R NISMO (CAN) R35, starting from 2014, lists only normal-use differential specifications, with front and rear capacities and intervals identical to the standard Canadian GT-R configurations: 0.65 liter front, 1.35 liter rear, check at 20,000 km, and change at 60,000 km.
• Across all listed variants, the 0.65-liter front and 1.35-liter rear differential capacities remain constant regardless of market, trim level, or model year. This consistency indicates a shared differential assembly across the GT-R and GT-R NISMO R35 configurations covered in these specifications.