2010 Nissan Frontier Oil Type & Capacity

The 2010 Nissan Frontier oil type depends on the engine: the LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 4D Pickup, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 4D Pickup, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the PRO-4X, 4D Pickup, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the PRO-4X, 4D Pickup, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 B, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.88 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 B, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.88 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.4 quarts qt with filter); the XE, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.88 quarts qt with filter); the XE, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.88 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
LE, 4D Pickup, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
LE, 4D Pickup, RWD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
PRO-4X, 4D Pickup, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
PRO-4X, 4D Pickup, RWD: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 B, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.88 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 B, Standard: 5W-30, 4.88 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.4 quarts with filter
XE, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.88 quarts with filter
XE, Standard: 5W-30, 4.88 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
LE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD — 4.0L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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 Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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 Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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 Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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).
PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic — 4.0L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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).
PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard — 4.0L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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).
PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD — 4.0L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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).
PRO-4X, 4D Pickup, 4WD — 4.0L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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).
PRO-4X, 4D Pickup, RWD — 4.0L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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, 2.5 B, Automatic — 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	4.88 QTS.	4.50 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, 2.5 B, Standard — 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	4.88 QTS.	4.50 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, 4.0 A, 4WD, Automatic — 4.0L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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, 4.0 A, 4WD, Standard — 4.0L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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, 4.0 A, RWD, Automatic — 4.0L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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, 4.0 A, RWD, Standard — 4.0L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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 Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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 Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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 Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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 Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	5.40 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 Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	4.88 QTS.	4.50 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 Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	4.88 QTS.	4.50 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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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 2010 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; PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD uses 5W-30; PRO-4X, 4D Pickup, 4WD uses 5W-30; PRO-4X, 4D Pickup, RWD uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 B, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 B, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, 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.

What is the oil capacity of a 2010 Nissan Frontier?

Oil 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; PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.4 quarts with filter; PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard holds 5.4 quarts with filter; PRO-4X, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; PRO-4X, 4D Pickup, 4WD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; PRO-4X, 4D Pickup, RWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 B, Automatic holds 4.88 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 B, Standard holds 4.88 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, 4WD, Standard holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, RWD, Automatic holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 A, 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 4.88 quarts with filter; XE, Standard holds 4.88 quarts with filter.

How often should I change the oil in my 2010 Nissan Frontier?

Most 2010 Nissan Frontier owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Nissan recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2010 Nissan Frontier?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2010 Nissan Frontier. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.