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2021 Nissan Maxima oil capacity, type & filter
The 2021 Nissan Maxima takes 5.5 qt of 0W-20 oil. Supported by 8 checked sources.
Applies to checked engine: 3.5L 6-Cyl.
ULTRA-POWER 51358 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 3.5L 6-Cyl. 5 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 (2020 and 2022) compared with this 2021 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.
2021 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 2021 Nissan Maxima
- Capacity
- 5.5 qt
- Oil type
- 0W-20
- Interval
- 7,500 mi / 6 mo
- Filter
- ULTRA-POWER 51358
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-27 from Pennzoil oil application database, AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, K&N Filters, Purolator fitment catalog, Valvoline Product Finder, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol fitment database.
Nissan Maxima oil specs by year
The 2021 page is the third-newest Maxima oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2022 and 2020 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 Current page | 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 | 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 2021 Nissan Maxima oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-27.
This page checked 8 sources for the 2021 Nissan Maxima. Capacity: Valvoline Product Finder; oil type: CarAraC Engine Oil, Castrol fitment database, Valvoline Product Finder, 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
- 8
- Last checked
- 2026-06-27
- Capacity: Valvoline Product Finder
- Oil type: CarAraC Engine Oil, Castrol fitment database, Valvoline Product Finder, 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: Castrol fitment database
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennzoil oil application database | Oil type | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-27 | Checked source |
| K&N Filters | Filter | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| Valvoline Product Finder | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-27 | Checked source |
| CarAraC Engine Oil | Oil type | 2026-06-27 | Checked source |
| Castrol fitment database | Oil type, Change interval | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
2021 Nissan Maxima oil — questions before buying
- Can I use 5W-20 or 5W-30 instead of 0W-20 in my 2021 Nissan Maxima?
- The checked source rows on this page list 0W-20 for the 2021 Nissan Maxima. Use 0W-20 unless your owner's manual, oil cap, or service information for your exact engine allows another grade. If a retailer suggests 5W-20 or 5W-30, 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.
2021 Nissan Maxima maintenance checklist
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Where to buy
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