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2018 Nissan Altima oil capacity, type & filter

The 2018 Nissan Altima takes 4.9 qt of 0W-20 (2.5L 4-Cyl) and 5.1 qt of 0W-20 (3.5L V6) and 6.1 qt of 5W-30 (2.0L). Select your engine below before buying.

2018 Nissan Altima oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
2.5L 4-Cyl 4.9 qt 0W-20 Purolator L14612
3.5L V6 5.1 qt 0W-20 Purolator L14612
2.0L 6.1 qt 5W-30 —

Match one of 3 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

2.5L 4-Cyl
Capacity 4.9 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 5 qt total; listed capacity is 4.9 qt.
Oil type 0W-20 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L14612 Search L14612 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876 Search PH2876 AMSOIL EA15K12 Search EA15K12 WIX 51358 Search 51358 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02

Purolator L14612 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

3.5L V6
Capacity 5.1 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 5.1 qt.
Oil type 0W-20 i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L14612 Search L14612 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876 Search PH2876 AMSOIL EA15K12 Search EA15K12 WIX 51358 Search 51358 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02

Purolator L14612 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

2.0L
Capacity 6.1 qt i Based on 1 checked source: Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and normal service-fill capacity. Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-30 i Based on 1 checked source: Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters
No checked filter listed Use a retailer fitment tool to confirm the exact part number before ordering.

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-23 How we verify →

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Full synthetic options for 0W-20
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20 → Castrol Edge 0W-20 → Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 →

Search paths only — confirm your OEM viscosity spec and quantity before checkout.

Full synthetic options for 5W-30
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 → Castrol Edge 5W-30 → Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 →

Search paths only — confirm your OEM viscosity spec and quantity before checkout.

2018 Nissan Altima oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

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.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

Capacity condition

With filter means the volume includes a new filter. Service fill is the typical drain-and-fill amount. Dry fill is for a fresh empty engine only. This page includes at least one dry-fill-only capacity value.

Filter status

Filter fitment has not been fully verified for every engine listed. Confirm the part number with the retailer before ordering.

Verify before checkout

Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2018 Nissan Altima

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

5 checked source rows for the 2018 Nissan Altima.

Before ordering for this 2018 Nissan Altima

Checkout verification checklist
2.5L 4-Cyl Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
4.9 qt
Oil type
0W-20
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
Purolator L14612
3.5L V6 Buy →
Capacity
5.1 qt
Oil type
0W-20
Interval
5,000 mi / 6 mo
Filter
Purolator L14612
2.0L Buy →
Capacity
6.1 qt (Dry fill)
Oil type
5W-30
Interval
7,500 mi / 12 mo
Filter
Unverified

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from Pennzoil OATS, Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Nissan Altima oil specs by year

This table includes checked Nissan Altima model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 5.4 qt 0W-20 ULTRA-POWER 51358
2024 5.4 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 ULTRA-POWER 51358
2023 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L14612
2022 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 ULTRA-POWER 51358
2021 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 ULTRA-POWER 51358
2020 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 ULTRA-POWER 51358
2019 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876
2018 Current page 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 Purolator L14612
2017 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K12
2016 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K12
2015 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K12
2014 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876
2013 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K12
2012 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2011 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876
2010 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2009 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2008 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2007 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2006 4.4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K13
2005 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12

How we verified 2018 Nissan Altima oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2018 Nissan Altima. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 3.5L V6 oil type, 2.0L capacity, and 2.0L oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
5
Last checked
2026-06-23
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-23 Checked source
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Castrol (Olyslager) Oil type, Capacity 2026-06-23 Visit brand site

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