Nissan Altima Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Nissan Altima takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2019-2024 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5-5.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 0W-20 | 5.5 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2019-2024 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-5.4 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2017-2018 | 0W-20 | 4.9-5.1 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2011-2016 | 5W-30 | 4.9-5.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009-2010 | 5W-30 | 4.9 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 5W-30 | 4.4-4.9 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2003-2006 | 5W-30 | 4.4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 5W-30 | 4.2-4.4 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 Altima year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Nissan Altima take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Nissan Altima takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2019-2024 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5-5.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Nissan Altima take?
About 5.5 qt with a filter change on 2025-2026 models, and 5-5.4 qt on 2019-2024 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 Nissan Altima?
Yes. We record 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2025-2026: 0W-20; 2019-2024: 0W-20/5W-30; 2017-2018: 0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 25 of 25 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Nissan Altima, Car Specs - Nissan Altima oil capacity and CarSpecFinder - Nissan Altima oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.