2018 Nissan Frontier Oil type

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  • QR25DE 5W-30
  • VQ40DE 5W-30

2018 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual, PDF page 441

Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 5W-30 SN” is recommended.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
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Oil type · QR25DE · PDF page 441

Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 5W-30 SN” is recommended.

Oil type · VQ40DE · PDF page 441

Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN” is recommended.

2017 Nissan Frontier, representative photo
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QR25DE 5W-30 “Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 5W-30 SN” is recommended.” PDF page 441 ↗
VQ40DE 5W-30 “Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN” is recommended.” PDF page 441 ↗

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