2012 Nissan Versa Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Nissan Versa oil type depends on the engine: the S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (4.38 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (4.38 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans takes 5W-30 (3.13 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (3.13 quarts with filter); the SL, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-30 (4.38 quarts with filter); the SL, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (3.13 quarts with filter); the SV takes 5W-30 (3.13 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 4.38 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 4.38 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans: 5W-30, 3.13 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 3.13 quarts with filter
- SL, 4D Hatchback: 5W-30, 4.38 quarts with filter
- SL, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 3.13 quarts with filter
- SV: 5W-30, 3.13 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans — 1.8L Eng | Genuine NISSAN engine oil, API SM, ILSAC GF-4, SAE 5W-30 | 4.38 QTS. | 4.13 QTS. | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans — 1.8L Eng | Genuine NISSAN engine oil, API SM, ILSAC GF-4, SAE 5W-30 | 4.38 QTS. | 4.13 QTS. | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 3.13 QTS. | 2.88 QTS. | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 3.13 QTS. | 2.88 QTS. | — |
| SL, 4D Hatchback — 1.8L Eng | Genuine NISSAN engine oil, API SM, ILSAC GF-4, SAE 5W-30 | 4.38 QTS. | 4.13 QTS. | — |
| SL, 4D Sedan — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 3.13 QTS. | 2.88 QTS. | — |
| SV — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 3.13 QTS. | 2.88 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Versa
2012 Nissan Versa factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.25 quarts (6.86 L) — Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent quality. Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. Note that any repairs for incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Nissan Versa take?
It depends on the engine: S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; S, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans uses 5W-30; S, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; SL, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-30; SL, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; SV uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2012 Nissan Versa take?
Capacity depends on the engine: S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 4.38 quarts with filter; S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 4.38 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans holds 3.13 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans holds 3.13 quarts with filter; SL, 4D Hatchback holds 4.38 quarts with filter; SL, 4D Sedan holds 3.13 quarts with filter; SV holds 3.13 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Nissan Versa?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Nissan Versa. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.