2008 Nissan Pathfinder Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Nissan Pathfinder oil type depends on the engine: the LE, 4.0 A, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the LE, 4.0 A, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the LE, 5.6 B, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.75 quarts with filter); the LE, 5.6 B, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.75 quarts with filter); the S, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the S, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE Off Road takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 4.0 A, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 4.0 A, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 5.6 B, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.75 quarts with filter); the SE, 5.6 B, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.75 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- LE, 4.0 A, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
- LE, 4.0 A, RWD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
- LE, 5.6 B, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.75 quarts with filter
- LE, 5.6 B, RWD: 5W-30, 6.75 quarts with filter
- S, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
- S, RWD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
- SE Off Road: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
- SE, 4.0 A, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
- SE, 4.0 A, RWD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
- SE, 5.6 B, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.75 quarts with filter
- SE, 5.6 B, RWD: 5W-30, 6.75 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE, 4.0 A, 4WD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.40 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | — |
| LE, 4.0 A, RWD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.40 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | — |
| LE, 5.6 B, 4WD — 5.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.50 QTS. | — |
| LE, 5.6 B, RWD — 5.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.50 QTS. | — |
| S, 4WD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.40 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | — |
| S, RWD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.40 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | — |
| SE Off Road — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.40 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | — |
| SE, 4.0 A, 4WD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.40 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | — |
| SE, 4.0 A, RWD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.40 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | — |
| SE, 5.6 B, 4WD — 5.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.50 QTS. | — |
| SE, 5.6 B, RWD — 5.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.50 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Pathfinder
2008 Nissan Pathfinder factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
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 2008 Nissan Pathfinder take?
It depends on the engine: LE, 4.0 A, 4WD uses 5W-30; LE, 4.0 A, RWD uses 5W-30; LE, 5.6 B, 4WD uses 5W-30; LE, 5.6 B, RWD uses 5W-30; S, 4WD uses 5W-30; S, RWD uses 5W-30; SE Off Road uses 5W-30; SE, 4.0 A, 4WD uses 5W-30; SE, 4.0 A, RWD uses 5W-30; SE, 5.6 B, 4WD uses 5W-30; SE, 5.6 B, RWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder take?
Capacity depends on the engine: LE, 4.0 A, 4WD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; LE, 4.0 A, RWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; LE, 5.6 B, 4WD holds 6.75 quarts with filter; LE, 5.6 B, RWD holds 6.75 quarts with filter; S, 4WD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; S, RWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE Off Road holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4.0 A, 4WD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4.0 A, RWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 5.6 B, 4WD holds 6.75 quarts with filter; SE, 5.6 B, RWD holds 6.75 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Nissan Pathfinder?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.