The Nissan Pathfinder has an engine oil capacity of 5.1 quarts with filter. To keep your car’s performance, safety, and reliability from declining, you’ll want to keep up with regular oil changes, whether you bring the car to a mechanic or do them yourself.

Thankfully, if you own a Nissan Pathfinder, your overall car maintenance costs will be pretty manageable, especially if you opt for at-home oil changes. With a little help from your owner’s manual, an oil change can be fast and easy.

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2015 Nissan Pathfinder engine oil capacity

Let’s begin with the basics: your 2015 Nissan Pathfinder’s engine oil capacity is 5.1 quarts, or 4.8 liters.

The Pathfinder has a 3.5-liter V6 engine, but this does not mean that it takes 3.5 liters of oil. Always look up your engine oil capacity separately before you do an oil change.

What kind of oil does a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder need?

So you know how much oil your Pathfinder needs, but what type of oil should you use?

Each vehicle model has a certain oil capacity and an appropriate oil type for its engine, so when it comes to the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder, you’ll want to opt for 0W-20 synthetic motor oil. 5W-30 may be used in some circumstances.

To help you better understand what exactly these oil grades mean, here’s a quick guide:

The numbers in the oil grade refer to the oil’s viscosity, or resistance to flow

The “W” in the oil grade represents “winter.” The first number next to it signifies the viscosity of the oil at cold start temperature

The second number represents the viscosity of the oil at hot normal operating conditions

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How often to change the oil on a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Now that you have your oil capacity and oil type, you can move onto the actual oil change!

Since your Nissan Pathfinder takes synthetic oil, it is recommended that you perform an oil change every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. If you’re a frequent driver, this could mean every six months to a year, so when you begin to reach that six-month mark, you should keep an eye on your oil level.

Additionally, the following signs may indicate that it’s time for an oil change:

Dark brown or black motor oil (clean oil is light brown or amber, like iced tea; dirty oil is darker, like coffee)

Coarse or gritty feeling motor oil

Unusual engine noises

Unfamiliar smells, such as oil, smoke, or burning

Changes to the vehicle’s performance

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How to change your oil and oil filter

If you think your 2015 Nissan Pathfinder is due for an oil change, you can begin the process by gathering your tools and materials.

You’ll want to have the following on hand:

A socket wrench

A drain pan

A filter wrench to remove the old filter

A replacement filter

5.1 quarts of the recommended engine oil

You’ll start off by parking your vehicle on a leveled surface with the parking brake in place. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches the appropriate operating temperature, then turn it off. Next, go through the following steps:

Remove the oil filler cap (turn counterclockwise)

Place your drain pan under the oil drain plug, which is under the engine

Remove the drain plug with the wrench and allow the oil to drain into the pan

Remove the old oil filter while the oil drains

When the oil is completely drained, clean and reinstall the drain plug and insert the new washer

Secure the drain plug with a wrench and tighten to 25 lb-ft

Refill the engine with the recommended oil, then close the oil filler cap

Once these steps are complete, you can turn the engine on and check for leakage, which usually occurs near the drain plug or oil filter. Turn the engine off and wait ten minutes before checking the oil level with a dipstick.

If your dashboard’s oil pressure light was previously on and you’ve done everything correctly, it should turn off. You can now proceed with the cleanup portion of your oil change, which includes proper disposal of the old oil. Place the oil in a sealed container and transport it to your local recycling center. Never dump it in the trash or on the ground!

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