Recommended Engine Oil for the Nissan Altima. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on Nissan Altima engine oil for 4 generations and 26 modifications produced from 2002 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.


The Altima Generations
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Altima L34 (2018-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Altima 2.0 (USA) 4,7 L (service fill), 5,8 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,1 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-30
Altima 2.5 (CAN) 5,1 L (service fill), 6,4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 16000 km/ 12 months 0W-20
Altima 2.5 (USA) 5,1 L (service fill), 6,4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-20
Altima 2.5 AWD (USA) 5,1 L (service fill), 6,4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-20

Altima L33 (2013-2018)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Altima 2.5 (CAN) Filter capacity 0,3 L, 4,6 L 6000 km 0W-20, 5W-30
Altima 2.5 (CAN) 4,6 L (service fill), Filter capacity 5,3 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 8000 km/ 6 months 0W-20
Altima 2.5 (CAN) 4,6 L (service fill), Filter capacity 5,3 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 8000 km 0W-20, 5W-30
Altima 2.5 (USA) Filter capacity 0,3 L, 4,6 L - 0W-20, 5W-30
Altima 2.5 (USA) 4,6 L (service fill), 5,3 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 0W-20
Altima 2.5 (USA) 4,6 L (service fill), Filter capacity 5,3 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 0W-20, 5W-30
Altima 3.5 (CAN) Filter capacity 0,3 L, 4,8 L 6000 km 5W-30
Altima 3.5 (CAN) 4,8 L (service fill), 5,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 8000 km/ 6 months 0W-20
Altima 3.5 (CAN) Filter capacity 0,3 L, 4,8 L 8000 km 0W-20
Altima 3.5 (CAN) Filter capacity 0,3 L, 4,8 L 8000 km 5W-30
Altima 3.5 (USA) Filter capacity 0,3 L, 4,8 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Altima 3.5 (USA) 4,8 L (service fill), 5,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 0W-20
Altima 3.5 (USA) 4,8 L (service fill), 5,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 0W-20, 5W-30
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Altima L32/D32/U32 (2007-2012)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Altima 2.5 (CAN) Filter capacity 0,3 L, 4,6 L 6000 km 5W-30
Altima 2.5 (USA) Filter capacity 0,3 L, 4,6 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Altima 2.5 Hybrid (CAN) 4,6 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 6000 km 0W-20
Altima 2.5 Hybrid (USA) 4,6 L (service fill), 5,4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 0W-20
Altima 3.5 (CAN) Filter capacity 0,3 L, 4,6 L 6000 km 5W-30
Altima 3.5 (CAN) Filter capacity 0,3 L, 4,8 L 6000 km 5W-30
Altima 3.5 (USA) 4,2 L (service fill), 4,6 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30

Altima L31 (2002-2006)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Altima 2.5 (USA) 4,2 L, Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Altima 3.5 (USA) Filter capacity 0,2 L, 4 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
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