Infiniti M56 oil specs by year

Infiniti M56 oil specs changed across the 2011–2013 range. The most recent checked year uses 6.4 qt of 5W-30. Select the exact year to see the checked capacity, viscosity, and filter for that model year.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter Page
2013 6.4 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K13; AMSOIL EA15K01; AMSOIL EA15K02 Verified fit Open record →
2012 6.5 qt 5W-30 PG4612; AMSOIL EA15K13; AMSOIL EA15K01 Verified fit Open record →
2011 6.5 qt 5W-30 PG4612; AMSOIL EA15K13; AMSOIL EA15K01 Verified fit Open record →

Infiniti M56 oil spec changes by year

Checked records show 1 spec change across the 2011–2013 range. 2013: capacity changed from 6.5 qt to 6.4 qt (vs 2012). Open the exact year page for the full source notes before buying.

Infiniti M56 oil — frequently asked questions

What oil does the Infiniti M56 take?
The Infiniti M56 oil spec has changed across model years. The most recent checked year uses 6.4 qt of 5W-30. Use the year table above to find the spec for your specific model year.
Does the Infiniti M56 oil capacity change across years?
Yes. Checked records show 1 capacity change across the 2011–2013 range. Use the year table above to find the exact capacity for your model year and confirm in your owner's manual.
What oil filter fits the Infiniti M56?
The most recent checked year lists AMSOIL EA15K13; AMSOIL EA15K01; AMSOIL EA15K02 as a compatible oil filter for the Infiniti M56. Filter part numbers can change across model years — open the exact year page for the source-checked part number for your year.

Look up a specific Infiniti M56 year

Select a model year to open the exact checked oil fitment record before ordering.