2020 Infiniti Q50 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2020 Infiniti Q50 oil type depends on the engine: the Edition 30, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.25 quarts with filter); the Edition 30, RWD takes 0W-20 (5.63 quarts with filter); the Luxe, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.25 quarts with filter); the Luxe, RWD takes 0W-20 (5.63 quarts with filter); the Pure, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.25 quarts with filter); the Pure, RWD takes 0W-20 (5.63 quarts with filter); the Red Sport 400, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.25 quarts with filter); the Red Sport 400, RWD takes 0W-20 (5.63 quarts with filter); the Sport, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.25 quarts with filter); the Sport, RWD takes 0W-20 (5.63 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Edition 30, AWD: 0W-20, 6.25 quarts with filter
- Edition 30, RWD: 0W-20, 5.63 quarts with filter
- Luxe, AWD: 0W-20, 6.25 quarts with filter
- Luxe, RWD: 0W-20, 5.63 quarts with filter
- Pure, AWD: 0W-20, 6.25 quarts with filter
- Pure, RWD: 0W-20, 5.63 quarts with filter
- Red Sport 400, AWD: 0W-20, 6.25 quarts with filter
- Red Sport 400, RWD: 0W-20, 5.63 quarts with filter
- Sport, AWD: 0W-20, 6.25 quarts with filter
- Sport, RWD: 0W-20, 5.63 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edition 30, AWD — AWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent is recommended. If not availalble, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. | 6.25 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Edition 30, RWD — RWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent is recommended. If not availalble, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. | 5.63 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | — |
| Luxe, AWD — AWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent is recommended. If not availalble, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. | 6.25 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Luxe, RWD — RWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent is recommended. If not availalble, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. | 5.63 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | — |
| Pure, AWD — AWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent is recommended. If not availalble, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. | 6.25 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Pure, RWD — RWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent is recommended. If not availalble, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. | 5.63 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | — |
| Red Sport 400, AWD — AWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent is recommended. If not availalble, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. | 6.25 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Red Sport 400, RWD — RWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent is recommended. If not availalble, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. | 5.63 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | — |
| Sport, AWD — AWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent is recommended. If not availalble, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. | 6.25 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Sport, RWD — RWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent is recommended. If not availalble, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. | 5.63 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Q50
2020 Infiniti Q50 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.9 quarts (10.31 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2020 Infiniti Q50 take?
It depends on the engine: Edition 30, AWD uses 0W-20; Edition 30, RWD uses 0W-20; Luxe, AWD uses 0W-20; Luxe, RWD uses 0W-20; Pure, AWD uses 0W-20; Pure, RWD uses 0W-20; 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 2020 Infiniti Q50 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Edition 30, AWD holds 6.25 quarts with filter; Edition 30, RWD holds 5.63 quarts with filter; Luxe, AWD holds 6.25 quarts with filter; Luxe, RWD holds 5.63 quarts with filter; Pure, AWD holds 6.25 quarts with filter; Pure, RWD holds 5.63 quarts with filter; Red Sport 400, AWD holds 6.25 quarts with filter; Red Sport 400, RWD holds 5.63 quarts with filter; Sport, AWD holds 6.25 quarts with filter; Sport, RWD holds 5.63 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2020 Infiniti Q50?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2020 Infiniti Q50. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.