Nissan Quest Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Nissan Quest takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.9 qt with a filter change, on 2017 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2011-2016 models use 5W-30 (4.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0W-20 | 4.9 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2011-2016 | 5W-30 | 4.9 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2004-2009 | 5W-30 | 4.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2000-2002 | 5W-30 | 4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1994-1999 | 5W-30 | 4.2 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 Quest year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Nissan Quest take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Nissan Quest takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.9 qt with a filter change, on 2017 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2011-2016 models use 5W-30 (4.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Nissan Quest take?
About 4.9 qt with a filter change on 2017 models, and 4.9 qt on 2011-2016 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 Quest?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2017: 0W-20; 2011-2016: 5W-30; 2004-2009: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 22 of 22 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Nissan Quest, CarSpecFinder - Nissan Quest oil and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2017 Nissan Quest, 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.