2016 Infiniti Q50 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2016 Infiniti Q50 oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 0W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 0W-30 (6.63 quarts with filter); the 3.0L takes 0W-20 (5.13 quarts with filter); the 3.0L takes 0W-20 (5.75 quarts with filter); the Base, AWD takes 0W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Base, RWD takes 0W-30 (6.63 quarts with filter); the Hybrid Premium, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts with filter); the Hybrid Premium, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.13 quarts with filter); the Red Sport 400, AWD takes 0W-20 (5.75 quarts with filter); the Red Sport 400, RWD takes 0W-20 (5.13 quarts with filter); the Sport, AWD takes 0W-20 (5.75 quarts with filter); the Sport, RWD takes 0W-20 (5.13 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0L: 0W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-30, 6.63 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 0W-20, 5.13 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 0W-20, 5.75 quarts with filter
- Base, AWD: 0W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Base, RWD: 0W-30, 6.63 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Premium, AWD: 5W-30, 5.13 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Premium, RWD: 5W-30, 5.13 quarts with filter
- Red Sport 400, AWD: 0W-20, 5.75 quarts with filter
- Red Sport 400, RWD: 0W-20, 5.13 quarts with filter
- Sport, AWD: 0W-20, 5.75 quarts with filter
- Sport, RWD: 0W-20, 5.13 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — AWD,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | 6.50 QTS. | As an alternative to API - SAE 0W-30 OIL, SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40 may be used. |
| 2.0L — RWD,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-30 | 6.63 QTS. | 6.13 QTS. | As an alternative to API - SAE 0W-30 OIL, SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40 may be used. |
| 3.0L — RWD,3.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.88 QTS. | As an alternative to API - SAE 0W-20 oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. |
| 3.0L — AWD,3.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.75 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | As an alternative to API - SAE 0W-20 oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. |
| Base, AWD — AWD,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | 6.50 QTS. | As an alternative to API - SAE 0W-30 OIL, SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40 may be used. |
| Base, RWD — RWD,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-30 | 6.63 QTS. | 6.13 QTS. | As an alternative to API - SAE 0W-30 OIL, SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40 may be used. |
| Hybrid Premium, AWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.88 QTS. | INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil. |
| Hybrid Premium, RWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.88 QTS. | INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil. |
| Red Sport 400, AWD — AWD,3.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.75 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | As an alternative to API - SAE 0W-20 oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. |
| Red Sport 400, RWD — RWD,3.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.88 QTS. | As an alternative to API - SAE 0W-20 oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. |
| Sport, AWD — AWD,3.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.75 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | As an alternative to API - SAE 0W-20 oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. |
| Sport, RWD — RWD,3.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.13 QTS. | 4.88 QTS. | As an alternative to API - SAE 0W-20 oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Q50
2016 Infiniti Q50 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.5 quarts (8.99 L) — BASF Glysantin G48
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2016 Infiniti Q50 take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 0W-30; 2.0L uses 0W-30; 3.0L uses 0W-20; 3.0L uses 0W-20; Base, AWD uses 0W-30; Base, RWD uses 0W-30; Hybrid Premium, AWD uses 5W-30; Hybrid Premium, RWD uses 5W-30; Red Sport 400, AWD uses 0W-20; Red Sport 400, RWD uses 0W-20; Sport, AWD uses 0W-20; Sport, RWD uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2016 Infiniti Q50 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 6.63 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 5.13 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 5.75 quarts with filter; Base, AWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Base, RWD holds 6.63 quarts with filter; Hybrid Premium, AWD holds 5.13 quarts with filter; Hybrid Premium, RWD holds 5.13 quarts with filter; Red Sport 400, AWD holds 5.75 quarts with filter; Red Sport 400, RWD holds 5.13 quarts with filter; Sport, AWD holds 5.75 quarts with filter; Sport, RWD holds 5.13 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Infiniti Q50?
Yes. 0W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Infiniti Q50. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.