Checked oil specs by engine
2014 Nissan Maxima oil capacity, type & filter
The 2014 Nissan Maxima takes 5.1 qt of 5W-30 oil. Supported by 5 checked sources.
Applies to checked engine: 3.5L 6-Cyl.
AMSOIL EA15K12 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 specs for 2012–2014 in checked records.
Viscosity changed at this generation: this 2014 Nissan Maxima uses 5W-30. Checked records show 2015–2023 uses 0W-20. Confirm before purchasing oil.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2014 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 2014 Nissan Maxima
- Capacity
- 5.1 qt
- Oil type
- 5W-30
- Interval
- Check owner's manual / oil-life monitor
- Filter
- AMSOIL EA15K12
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-24 from AMSOIL fitment lookup, K&N Filters, Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, and Purolator fitment catalog.
Nissan Maxima oil specs by year
The 2014 page is the tenth-newest Maxima oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2015 model year — 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 Current page | 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 | 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 2014 Nissan Maxima oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-24.
This page checked 5 sources for the 2014 Nissan Maxima. Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup; oil type: Pennzoil oil application database and AMSOIL fitment lookup; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, and K&N Filters.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 5
- Last checked
- 2026-06-24
- Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup
- Oil type: Pennzoil oil application database and AMSOIL fitment lookup
- 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: Not source-backed on this page
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Capacity, Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| K&N Filters | Filter | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| Pennzoil oil application database | Oil type | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-24 | Checked source |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
2014 Nissan Maxima oil — questions before buying
- Can I use 10W-30 or 5W-40 instead of 5W-30 in my 2014 Nissan Maxima?
- The checked source rows on this page list 5W-30 for the 2014 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.
2014 Nissan Maxima maintenance checklist
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Where to buy
These are retailer search paths for listed specs on this page. Use the retailer's vehicle selector at checkout to confirm before ordering.
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Walmart
Search Walmart for 2014 Nissan Maxima oil and filter, then match the listing specs against the capacity and viscosity shown above before adding to cart.
Search 2014 Nissan Maxima oil & filter →AutoZone
Use AutoZone's vehicle selector for the 2014 Nissan Maxima to confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter fitment before checkout.
Search 2014 Nissan Maxima oil & filter →Amazon
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