The Nissan Altima has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.
For example, the 2022 Altima with the 2.0L 4-cyl KR20DDET Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 5 quarts (4.73 liters), the 2021 Altima with the 2.5L 4-cyl PR25DD engine has an oil capacity of 5.4 quarts (5.11 liters) and the 2018 Altima with the 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE engine has an oil capacity of 5.1 quarts (4.83 liters).
It's essential to fill the engine of your Nissan Altima to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. So, whenever you change your oil or add to it, run your engine for a few seconds, turn it off, and double-check the level.
Continue to the tables below to see the oil capacity for the particular year and engine option of your Nissan Altima.
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl KR20DDET Turbo | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl PR25DD | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl KR20DDET Turbo | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl PR25DD | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl KR20DDET Turbo | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl PR25DD | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl KR20DDET Turbo | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 4.9 Quarts | 4.64 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2001 | 2.4L 4-cyl KA24DE | 3.6 Quarts | 3.41 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2000 | 2.4L 4-cyl KA24DE | 3.6 Quarts | 3.41 Liters | 5W-30 |
MyBestVehicle.com is a website designed to quickly find the engine oil capacity of your vehicle.
Having the incorrect oil level in the engine of your Nissan Altima could result in catastrophic engine damage.
We recommend checking the engine oil level in your Nissan Altima regularly, ideally once a week.
