Nissan Altima Oil Type by Year
Newest year we have: the 2026 Nissan Altima manual lists 0W-20. Across 2010–2026 it changes by year and version, so check yours below. Each year links to its owner's manual page.
| Year | Oil type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-20 | 2026 manual → |
| 2025 | 0W-20 | 2025 manual → |
| 2024 | 0W-20 2.5L 4 cylinder (PR25DD engine model)5W-30 2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine model) | 2024 manual → |
| 2023 | 0W-20 2.5L 4 cylinder (PR25DD engine model)5W-30 2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine model) | 2023 manual → |
| 2022 | 0W-20 2.5L 4 cylinder (PR25DD)5W-30 2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET) | 2022 manual → |
| 2021 | 0W-20 PR25DD5W-30 KR20DDET | 2021 manual → |
| 2020 | 0W-20 PR25DD5W-30 KR20DDET | 2020 manual → |
| 2019 | 0W-20 PR25DD5W-30 KR20DDET | 2019 manual → |
| 2018 | 0W-20 | 2018 manual → |
| 2017 | 0W-20 | 2017 manual → |
| 2016 | 0W-20 | 2016 manual → |
| 2015 | 0W-20 all (recommended)5W-30 all (alternative, conventional oil) | 2015 manual → |
| 2014 | 0W-20 QR25DE5W-30 VQ35DE | 2014 manual → |
| 2013 | 0W-20 QR25DE5W-30 VQ35DE | 2013 manual → |
| 2012 | SAE 5W-30 | 2012 manual → |
| 2011 | SAE 5W-30 | 2011 manual → |
| 2010 | SAE 5W-30 | 2010 manual → |
Years are the 2010–2026 model years we have the owner's manual for. Open a year to see every version and the page it's printed on.
Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
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