2025 Nissan Altima Oil Type & Capacity
The 2025 Nissan Altima takes 0W-20 motor oil — 5.3 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
0W-20 — 5.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6A SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. 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 | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6A SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. 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 | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6A SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. 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, AWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6A SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. 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, FWD | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6A SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. 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 | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6A SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. 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 | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6A SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. 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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2025 Nissan Altima factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.0 quarts (8.51 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent. Approximate capacity.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2025 Nissan Altima take?
The 2025 Nissan Altima takes 0W-20 motor oil (Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2025 Nissan Altima take?
The 2025 Nissan Altima holds 5.3 quarts with a filter change, or 5.25 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2025 Nissan Altima?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2025 Nissan Altima. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.