Checked oil specs by engine
2011 Nissan Maxima oil capacity, type & filter
The 2011 Nissan Maxima takes 4.4 qt of 5W-30 oil. Supported by 6 checked sources.
Applies to checked engine: 3.5L 6-Cyl.
Champ PH2876 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 3.5L 6-Cyl. 6 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
Same oil capacity and viscosity as the 2005, 2006, 2008 model years in checked records.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2011 Nissan Maxima oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
The filter part numbers listed above come from checked source rows for this vehicle and engine. Use them as candidates, then confirm the exact part number at checkout; do not substitute across engine rows.
Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.
Quick reference for this 2011 Nissan Maxima
- Capacity
- 4.4 qt
- Oil type
- 5W-30
- Interval
- 7,500 mi / 6 mo
- Filter
- Champ PH2876
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, K&N Filters, Purolator fitment catalog, and Castrol fitment database.
Nissan Maxima oil specs by year
The 2011 page is the thirteenth-newest Maxima oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2012 and 2010 model years — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.1 qt | 0W-20 | ULTRA-POWER 51358 |
| 2022 | 5.1 qt | 0W-20 | ULTRA-POWER 51358 |
| 2021 | 5.5 qt | 0W-20 | ULTRA-POWER 51358 |
| 2020 | 5.1 qt | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2019 | 5.1 qt | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2018 | 5.1 qt | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2017 | 5.1 qt | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2016 | 5.1 qt | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2015 | 5.5 qt | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL51358 |
| 2014 | 5.1 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2013 | 5.1 qt | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL51358 |
| 2012 | 5.1 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2011 Current page | 4.4 qt | 5W-30 | CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876 |
| 2010 | 4.9 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2009 | 4.9 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2008 | 4.4 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2007 | 4.9 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2006 | 4.4 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2005 | 4.4 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
How we verified 2011 Nissan Maxima oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.
This page checked 6 sources for the 2011 Nissan Maxima. Capacity: Pennzoil oil application database; oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, and K&N Filters.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 6
- Last checked
- 2026-06-23
- Capacity: Pennzoil oil application database
- Oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database
- OEM oil spec: Not source-backed on this page
- Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, and K&N Filters
- Change interval: Castrol fitment database
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennzoil oil application database | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Checked source |
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| K&N Filters | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| Castrol fitment database | Oil type, Change interval | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
2011 Nissan Maxima oil — questions before buying
- Can I use 10W-30 or 5W-40 instead of 5W-30 in my 2011 Nissan Maxima?
- The checked source rows on this page list 5W-30 for the 2011 Nissan Maxima. Use 5W-30 unless your owner's manual, oil cap, or service information for your exact engine allows another grade. If a retailer suggests 10W-30 or 5W-40, match the engine row first and confirm the grade before buying.
- Did the Nissan Maxima change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
- Yes. Checked records show the Nissan Maxima has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2005–2014: 5W-30; 2015–2023: 0W-20. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.
2011 Nissan Maxima maintenance checklist
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Where to buy
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Walmart
Search Walmart for 2011 Nissan Maxima oil and filter, then match the listing specs against the capacity and viscosity shown above before adding to cart.
Search 2011 Nissan Maxima oil & filter →AutoZone
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