Nissan Pathfinder Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Nissan Pathfinder takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2017-2020 models take 5.1 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 | 0W-20 | 5.1 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2017-2020 | 0W-20 | 5.1 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2015-2016 | 5W-30 | 5.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 5W-30 | 5.1-6.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 5W-30 | 5.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009-2012 | 5W-30 | 5.4-6.9 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 5W-30 | 5.4-6.6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005-2007 | 5W-30 | 5.4 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 Pathfinder year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Nissan Pathfinder take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Nissan Pathfinder takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2017-2020 models take 5.1 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Nissan Pathfinder take?
About 5.1 qt with a filter change on 2022-2026 models, and 5.1 qt on 2017-2020 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 Pathfinder?
Yes. We record 8 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2022-2026: 0W-20; 2017-2020: 0W-20; 2015-2016: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 21 of 21 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Nissan Pathfinder, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Nissan Pathfinder, 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DD) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DD). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.