2016 Nissan Altima Oil Capacity

The 2016 Nissan Altima’s oil capacity and recommended viscosity depend on which engine is installed. The QR25DE takes 4.9 qt of 0W-20, while the VQ35DE takes 5.1 qt of 5W-30. Check the engine information for your specific Altima before choosing oil or estimating how much to buy.

Read each capacity as the listed oil amount for that engine, and treat the viscosity as a separate specification: it identifies the recommended oil grade. Capacity figures are a guide when servicing; check the oil level after adding oil and avoid assuming the listed amount applies to both engines. The figures here are for the 2016 model year and distinguish the QR25DE from the VQ35DE, rather than describing one amount for every Altima.

Equipment and specifications can differ by year or engine, so do not carry these 2016 figures over to another model year. If your engine or required capacity is not identified here, confirm the specification on the door jamb or in the owner’s manual.