Infiniti Q50 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Infiniti Q50 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.6-6.2 qt with a filter change, on 2020-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2019 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 (5.6-7 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2026 | 0W-20 | 5.6-6.2 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2019 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 | 5.6-7 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40 |
| 2017-2018 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 5.1-7 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 5.1-7 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014-2015 | 5W-30 | 5.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Q50 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Infiniti Q50 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Infiniti Q50 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.6-6.2 qt with a filter change, on 2020-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2019 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 (5.6-7 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Infiniti Q50 take?
About 5.6-6.2 qt with a filter change on 2020-2026 models, and 5.6-7 qt on 2019 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Infiniti Q50?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2020-2026: 0W-20; 2019: 0W-20/0W-40; 2017-2018: 0W-20/0W-40/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 11 of 13 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Infiniti Q50 oil, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2024 Infiniti Q50, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo (VR30DDTT) and CarSpecFinder - Infiniti Q50 oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.