Nissan Maxima Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Nissan Maxima takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2017-2023 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2016 models use 5W-30 (5.1 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2023 | 0W-20 | 5.1 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2016 | 5W-30 | 5.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2011-2014 | 5W-30 | 5.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009-2010 | 5W-30 | 4.9 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2004-2008 | 5W-30 | 4.4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1995 | 5W-30 | 4.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1992-1994 | 5W-30 | 4-4.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1991 | 5W-30 | 4.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1990 | 5W-30 | 4.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1989 | 10W-30 | 4.5 qt | Shop 10W-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 Maxima year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Nissan Maxima take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Nissan Maxima takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2017-2023 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2016 models use 5W-30 (5.1 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Nissan Maxima take?
About 5.1 qt with a filter change on 2017-2023 models, and 5.1 qt on 2016 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 Maxima?
Yes. We record 10 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2017-2023: 0W-20; 2016: 5W-30; 2011-2014: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 26 of 26 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Nissan Maxima, CarSpecFinder - Nissan Maxima oil and CarSpecFinder - Nissan Maxima oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.