Nissan Pathfinder Engine Oil Capacity & Specs: A Complete Guide

Nissan Pathfinder Engine Oil Capacity & Specs: A Complete Guide

Are you a Nissan Pathfinder owner? Do you need to know the engine oil capacity and specifications for your vehicle. This guide will provide you with all the information you need, including the oil capacity for different engine types, the recommended oil viscosity, and the oil change schedule.

Nissan Pathfinder Oil Change Schedule

  • New vehicles: 3,000 miles or 3 months
  • Normal driving: 5,000 miles or 6 months
  • Heavy-duty driving: 3,000 miles or 3 months

Nissan Pathfinder Engine Oil Information

GenerationEngineEngine Oil Capacity (with filter)Engine Oil Capacity (without filter)Engine Oil ViscosityEngine Oil Specifications
R50 (1995-2004)VG30E6.8 quarts5.9 quarts5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40, 0W-30API SN, ACEA A3/B4, ACEA A5/B5, ACEA A3/B3
R50 (1995-2004)VG33E6.8 quarts5.9 quarts5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40, 0W-30API SN, ACEA A3/B4, ACEA A5/B5, ACEA A3/B3
R51 (2005-2012)VQ35DE5.1 quarts4.2 quarts0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30API SN, ILSAC GF-5
R51 (2005-2012)VQ40DE5.1 quarts4.2 quarts0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30API SN, ILSAC GF-5
R52 (2013-2021)VQ35DE5.1 quarts4.2 quarts0W-20API SN, ILSAC GF-5
R53 (2022-present)VQ35DD5.1 quarts4.2 quarts0W-20API SN, ILSAC GF-6

Please Note that these are the recommended engine oil capacities and specifications for the Nissan Pathfinder. If you are unsure about the specific requirements for your vehicle, you should always consult your owner’s manual.