Nissan Altima Oil Capacity by Year
The Nissan Altima oil capacity ranges from 4.8-5.4 qt with filter across covered years and engines. Known viscosities include 0W-20. Use the year and engine tables below to pick the exact refill spec before service.
Direct answer
Altima: 4.8-5.4 qt with filter
The Nissan Altima oil capacity ranges from 4.8-5.4 qt with filter across covered years and engines. Known viscosities include 0W-20.
Source notes
Matched across multiple references. Confirm by VIN for trim-specific service.
Altima Oil Capacity by Year
Year-level pages are better for exact searches like "2026 Nissan Altimaoil capacity".
All Altima Oil Specs
Exact year and engine matches, with filter capacity first.
Why This Model Has Multiple Oil Capacities
A Altima query is usually too broad on its own. Oil capacity changes with year range, engine family, and hybrid versus gas setup. Pick the exact row above before using the value in a refill or oil change.
Before You Buy Oil
How to Use This Model Page
Choose the exact model year first, then match the engine shown on your emission label, VIN decode, or owner manual.
The capacity values are listed with a new oil filter. No-filter refill amounts may be lower when the source publishes them.
Use the detail page for filter part numbers, change intervals, torque specs, and source notes when available.
Why Altima oil capacity can change
The Nissan Altima nameplate can cover multiple engines, redesigns, trims, and service procedures. These checks help avoid using the right model but the wrong engine or year.
Generation changes
A redesign can bring a new engine, oil pan, filter housing, or hybrid system that changes the refill amount.
Engine options
Turbo, hybrid, diesel, V6, and base engines may share the same model name but require different oil quantities.
Oil type requirements
Known viscosities on this page include 0W-20; still check the manual for any approval code.
Final level check
After the first refill, run the engine briefly, wait for drain-back, then confirm the oil level before driving.
Common Questions
How many quarts of oil does a Nissan Altima take?
Across covered years and engines, the Altima takes 4.8-5.4 qt with filter.
Which Altima year should I choose?
Use the exact model year first, because capacity can change after engine or platform updates.
What oil viscosity does a Altima use?
Known viscosities on this model page include 0W-20.