Checked oil specs by engine
2016 Infiniti Q50 oil type, filter & capacity status
Multiple engine options are listed for the 2016 Infiniti Q50. Some engine rows still need capacity or oil-type confirmation; select your engine below before buying oil or a filter. Supported by 6 checked sources.
Match one of 3 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.
Purolator L14612 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 3.5L V37 Hybrid. 4 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
Turbocharged engine — check your owner’s manual for any required OEM oil approval code before buying.
Purolator L18182 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo. 1 other candidate number is kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
Turbocharged engine — check your owner’s manual for any required OEM oil approval code before buying.
Purolator L14612 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 3.0L V6 Turbo. 4 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
Oil specs changed across adjacent model years (2015 and 2017) compared with this 2016 page — confirm this is the correct model year before ordering.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2016 Infiniti Q50 oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.
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.
Some engine rows do not have a checked capacity or oil-type value. Confirm any Not confirmed field before adding oil; filter part numbers shown here still need checkout confirmation.
Quick reference for this 2016 Infiniti Q50
- Capacity
- 6.2 qt
- Oil type
- 5W-30
- Interval
- 5,000 mi / 6 mo
- Filter
- Purolator L14612
- Capacity
- 6.7 qt
- Oil type
- Unverified
- Interval
- Check owner's manual / oil-life monitor
- Filter
- Purolator L18182
- Capacity
- 5.1 qt
- Oil type
- 0W-20
- Interval
- Check owner's manual / oil-life monitor
- Filter
- Purolator L14612
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-27 from AMSOIL fitment lookup, Pennzoil oil application database, Purolator fitment catalog, RockAuto parts catalog, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol fitment database.
Infiniti Q50 oil specs by year
The 2016 page is the seventh-newest Q50 oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2017 and 2015 model years — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.2 qt | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2023 | 6.2 qt | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2021 | 6.2 qt | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2019 | 6.7 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-40 | PRO-TEC PXL7515 |
| 2018 | 5.2 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2017 | 5.2 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
| 2016 Current page | 6.2 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | Purolator L14612 |
| 2015 | 5.2 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | ULTRA-POWER 51358 |
| 2014 | 5.2 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K12 |
How we verified 2016 Infiniti Q50 oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-27.
This page checked 6 sources for the 2016 Infiniti Q50. Capacity: Pennzoil oil application database and Valvoline Product Finder; oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, Valvoline Product Finder, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 6
- Last checked
- 2026-06-27
- Capacity: Pennzoil oil application database and Valvoline Product Finder
- Oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, Valvoline Product Finder, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database
- OEM oil spec: Not source-backed on this page
- Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog
- Change interval: Castrol fitment database (3.5L V37 Hybrid only)
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| Pennzoil oil application database | Oil type, Capacity | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-27 | Checked source |
| Valvoline Product Finder | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-27 | Checked source |
| Castrol fitment database | Oil type, Change interval | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
2016 Infiniti Q50 oil questions that affect checkout
Which engine configuration applies to my vehicle?
Use the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or engine cover badge to identify your engine, then match it to the engine options listed above.
Can I use the same oil type for every engine?
No. This page lists more than one checked viscosity for the 2016 Infiniti Q50. Match the row for your engine before choosing oil.
How often should I change the oil on a 2016 Infiniti Q50?
Change intervals vary by engine option for the 2016 Infiniti Q50 — see the spec table above for the checked value per engine. Your actual service need depends on driving conditions and the oil-life monitor reading. Always confirm against your owner's manual; severe-duty cycles may shorten the interval.
2016 Infiniti Q50 oil — questions before buying
- What oil type should I use for the 2016 Infiniti Q50?
- The page has checked oil-type data for 5W-30 and 0W-20, but at least one engine row still has an unconfirmed or conflicting oil-type field. Select your exact engine and confirm any Not confirmed field in your owner's manual or retailer selector before buying.
- The 2016 Infiniti Q50 has multiple engine options — which specs apply to mine?
- The 2016 Infiniti Q50 has 3 engine options, and the checked fields can vary by engine. 3.5L V37 Hybrid: 6.2 qt of 5W-30; 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo: 6.7 qt capacity; oil type not confirmed; 3.0L V6 Turbo: 5.1 qt of 0W-20. Check the door jamb sticker, engine cover badge, or your owner's manual to identify your specific engine, then match it to the engine row on this page.
- Did the Infiniti Q50 change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
- Yes. Checked records show the Infiniti Q50 has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2014–2018: 5W-30; 2021, 2023–2024: 0W-20. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.
2016 Infiniti Q50 maintenance checklist
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Where to buy
These are retailer search paths for your vehicle's listed oil type and filter. Capacity is not checked for every engine on this page, so confirm the service-fill amount before adding oil.
This section may include affiliate or sponsored retailer links. They are search paths, not fitment evidence.
Walmart
Search Walmart for 2016 Infiniti Q50 oil type and filter, then match the listing specs against the listed fields above, then confirm any Not confirmed capacity or oil-type field before adding to cart.
Search 2016 Infiniti Q50 oil type & filter →AutoZone
Use AutoZone's vehicle selector for the 2016 Infiniti Q50 to confirm listed oil type, missing capacity fields, and filter fitment before checkout.
Search 2016 Infiniti Q50 oil type & filter →Amazon
Search Amazon for the 2016 Infiniti Q50 oil type and filter and verify the listing's engine fit note matches your engine before ordering.
Search 2016 Infiniti Q50 oil type & filter →O'Reilly
Open O'Reilly's fitment search for the 2016 Infiniti Q50 oil type and filter and cross-check listed oil type, missing capacity fields, and filter part number against the specs above.
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