2022 Nissan Altima Oil Type & Capacity
The 2022 Nissan Altima oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (5.4 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (5.4 quarts with filter); the Platinum takes 0W-20 (5.4 quarts with filter); the S takes 0W-20 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SL, AWD takes 0W-20 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SL, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SR Midnight Edition, AWD takes 0W-20 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SR Midnight Edition, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SV, AWD takes 0W-20 (5.4 quarts with filter); the SV, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.4 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.4 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.4 quarts with filter
- Platinum: 0W-20, 5.4 quarts with filter
- S: 0W-20, 5.4 quarts with filter
- SL, AWD: 0W-20, 5.4 quarts with filter
- SL, FWD: 0W-20, 5.4 quarts with filter
- SR Midnight Edition, AWD: 0W-20, 5.4 quarts with filter
- SR Midnight Edition, FWD: 0W-20, 5.4 quarts with filter
- SV, AWD: 0W-20, 5.4 quarts with filter
- SV, FWD: 0W-20, 5.4 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 5.00 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | If SAE 5W-30 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 5W-30 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. |
| Platinum — 2.5L Eng | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. |
| S — 2.5L Eng | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. |
| SL, AWD — 2.5L Eng | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. |
| SL, FWD — 2.5L Eng | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. |
| SR Midnight Edition, AWD — 2.5L Eng | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. |
| SR Midnight Edition, FWD — 2.5L Eng | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. |
| SV, AWD — 2.5L Eng | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. |
| SV, FWD — 2.5L Eng | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.40 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Altima
2022 Nissan Altima factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.75 quarts (8.28 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent. Approximate capacity.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2022 Nissan Altima take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 5W-30; 2.5L uses 0W-20; 2.5L uses 0W-20; Platinum uses 0W-20; S uses 0W-20; SL, AWD uses 0W-20; SL, FWD uses 0W-20; SR Midnight Edition, AWD uses 0W-20; SR Midnight Edition, FWD uses 0W-20; SV, AWD uses 0W-20; SV, FWD uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2022 Nissan Altima take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.4 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.4 quarts with filter; Platinum holds 5.4 quarts with filter; S holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SL, AWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SL, FWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SR Midnight Edition, AWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SR Midnight Edition, FWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SV, AWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter; SV, FWD holds 5.4 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2022 Nissan Altima?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2022 Nissan Altima. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.