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 with filter); the Platinum Hybrid, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the Platinum, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts with filter); the Platinum, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts with filter); the S, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts with filter); the S, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts with filter); the SL Hybrid, 4WD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SL Hybrid, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SL, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts with filter); the SL, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts with filter); the SV Hybrid, 4WD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SV Hybrid, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SV, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts with filter); the SV, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts 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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More specs & repair guides for your Pathfinder
2014 Nissan Pathfinder factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
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.
How much oil does a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder take?
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.
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.