2006 Nissan Frontier Oil Type & Capacity

The 2006 Nissan Frontier oil type depends on the engine: the LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Pickup, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Pickup, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the Nismo, 4D Pickup, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the Nismo, 4D Pickup, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the XE, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.15 quarts with filter); the XE, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.15 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
LE, 4D Pickup, 4WD — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
LE, 4D Pickup, RWD — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
Nismo, 4D Pickup, 4WD — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
Nismo, 4D Pickup, RWD — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard — 4.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.40 QTS.5.15 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
XE, Automatic — 2.5L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.15 QTS.4.90 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).
XE, Standard — 2.5L EngAPI - SAE 5W-305.15 QTS.4.90 QTS.API - SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C).

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More specs & repair guides for your Frontier

2006 Nissan Frontier factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

10.8 quarts (10.22 L) — 50/50 mixture of Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant and demineralized or distilled water

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2006 Nissan Frontier take?

It depends on the engine: LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD uses 5W-30; LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD uses 5W-30; LE, 4D Pickup, 4WD uses 5W-30; LE, 4D Pickup, RWD uses 5W-30; Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD uses 5W-30; Nismo, 4D Pickup, 4WD uses 5W-30; Nismo, 4D Pickup, RWD uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; XE, Automatic uses 5W-30; XE, Standard uses 5W-30.

How much oil does a 2006 Nissan Frontier take?

Capacity depends on the engine: LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Pickup, 4WD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Pickup, RWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.4 quarts with filter; Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard holds 5.4 quarts with filter; Nismo, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; Nismo, 4D Pickup, 4WD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; Nismo, 4D Pickup, RWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard holds 5.4 quarts with filter; XE, Automatic holds 5.15 quarts with filter; XE, Standard holds 5.15 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2006 Nissan Frontier?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2006 Nissan Frontier. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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