2014 Nissan Pathfinder Oil Type & Capacity
The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder oil type depends on the engine: the Platinum Hybrid, 4WD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts qt with filter); the Platinum Hybrid, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts qt with filter); the Platinum, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts qt with filter); the Platinum, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts qt with filter); the S, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts qt with filter); the SL Hybrid, 4WD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts qt with filter); the SL Hybrid, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts qt with filter); the SL, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts qt with filter); the SL, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts qt with filter); the SV Hybrid, 4WD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts qt with filter); the SV Hybrid, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts qt with filter); the SV, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts qt with filter); the SV, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Platinum Hybrid, 4WD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- Platinum Hybrid, FWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- Platinum, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.13 quarts with filter
- Platinum, FWD: 5W-30, 5.13 quarts with filter
- S, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.13 quarts with filter
- S, FWD: 5W-30, 5.13 quarts with filter
- SL Hybrid, 4WD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SL Hybrid, FWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SL, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.13 quarts with filter
- SL, FWD: 5W-30, 5.13 quarts with filter
- SV Hybrid, 4WD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SV Hybrid, FWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SV, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.13 quarts with filter
- SV, FWD: 5W-30, 5.13 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Hybrid, 4WD — Gas/Electric | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.13 QTS. | 5.81 QTS. | — |
| Platinum Hybrid, FWD — Gas/Electric | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.13 QTS. | 5.81 QTS. | — |
| Platinum, 4WD — Gas | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.75 QTS. | — |
| Platinum, FWD — Gas | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.75 QTS. | — |
| S, 4WD — Gas | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.75 QTS. | — |
| S, FWD — Gas | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.75 QTS. | — |
| SL Hybrid, 4WD — Gas/Electric | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.13 QTS. | 5.81 QTS. | — |
| SL Hybrid, FWD — Gas/Electric | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.13 QTS. | 5.81 QTS. | — |
| SL, 4WD — Gas | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.75 QTS. | — |
| SL, FWD — Gas | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.75 QTS. | — |
| SV Hybrid, 4WD — Gas/Electric | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.13 QTS. | 5.81 QTS. | — |
| SV Hybrid, FWD — Gas/Electric | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.13 QTS. | 5.81 QTS. | — |
| SV, 4WD — Gas | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.75 QTS. | — |
| SV, FWD — Gas | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.75 QTS. | — |
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Coolant capacity
10.4 quarts (9.84 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder take?
It depends on the engine: Platinum Hybrid, 4WD uses 0W-20; Platinum Hybrid, FWD uses 0W-20; Platinum, 4WD uses 5W-30; Platinum, FWD uses 5W-30; S, 4WD uses 5W-30; S, FWD uses 5W-30; SL Hybrid, 4WD uses 0W-20; SL Hybrid, FWD uses 0W-20; SL, 4WD uses 5W-30; SL, FWD uses 5W-30; SV Hybrid, 4WD uses 0W-20; SV Hybrid, FWD uses 0W-20; SV, 4WD uses 5W-30; SV, FWD uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Platinum Hybrid, 4WD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; Platinum Hybrid, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; Platinum, 4WD holds 5.13 quarts with filter; Platinum, FWD holds 5.13 quarts with filter; S, 4WD holds 5.13 quarts with filter; S, FWD holds 5.13 quarts with filter; SL Hybrid, 4WD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SL Hybrid, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SL, 4WD holds 5.13 quarts with filter; SL, FWD holds 5.13 quarts with filter; SV Hybrid, 4WD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SV Hybrid, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SV, 4WD holds 5.13 quarts with filter; SV, FWD holds 5.13 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
Most 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.