2009 Nissan Altima Oil Capacity

The 2009 Nissan Altima takes 4.9 qt of 5W-30 engine oil with either listed engine: QR25DE or VQ35DE. The figures describe the oil capacity and viscosity for those engine options, so the listed capacity does not change between them. Use the engine code to match the information to your vehicle rather than assuming the engine based on the model name alone.

Read 4.9 qt as the stated oil capacity and 5W-30 as the recommended oil viscosity. These facts apply to the 2009 model year and the two engines shown; they do not establish specifications for other Altima years, engines, or trims. If your vehicle’s engine is not QR25DE or VQ35DE, or you need a figure not listed here, confirm it on the door jamb or in the owner’s manual.

When checking or changing oil, use the vehicle-specific information for your engine, since capacity and oil recommendations can vary by year or engine. The listed facts do not say whether the capacity includes an oil-filter change, so confirm that detail in the owner’s manual if it matters for your service.