Nissan Versa Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Nissan Versa takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.3 qt with a filter change, on 2021-2025 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2020 models take 4 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2025 | 0W-20 | 4.3 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 0W-20 | 4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2018-2019 | 0W-20 | 3.7 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2013-2017 | 5W-30 | 3.7 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009-2012 | 5W-30 | 3.2-4.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007-2008 | 5W-30 | 4.1 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 Versa year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Nissan Versa take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Nissan Versa takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.3 qt with a filter change, on 2021-2025 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2020 models take 4 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Nissan Versa take?
About 4.3 qt with a filter change on 2021-2025 models, and 4 qt on 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 Versa?
Yes. We record 6 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2021-2025: 0W-20; 2020: 0W-20; 2018-2019: 0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 19 of 19 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Nissan Versa, Car Specs - Nissan Versa oil capacity and CarSpecFinder - Nissan Versa oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.