You’ll need to know the engine oil capacity to maintain your 2020 Nissan Pathfinder and keep it in tip-top shape, which is 5.1 quarts.
Performing regular maintenance services
is the best way to keep your Nissan Pathfinder in towing and adventuring condition. However, car maintenance can be one of the most expensive parts of car ownership. If you want to cut your Pathfinder ownership costs, you can change the engine oil yourself and bypass the labor fees altogether. We’ve got all the specs you need to change the engine oil in your 2020 Pathfinder.
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Before you can change the oil in your Nissan Pathfinder you’ll need to know the oil capacity or how much engine oil you’ll actually need for the job.
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder engine oil capacity is 5.1 quarts or 4.83 liters. You can confirm the engine oil capacity in your owner’s manual but don’t confuse it with your engine’s displacement—that’s the volume of the cylinders rather than the amount of oil your engine takes.
What kind of oil does a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder need?
Next on the agenda of what you need to know for your oil change: the engine oil type. Your Pathfinder takes 0W-20, which has a low viscosity. Now let’s break down what all that means.
Low-viscosity oil reduces wear on your engine and performs well in cold weather. The “W” indicates winter and the numbers define the viscosity of the oil or how the oil flows at different temperatures. The first number in the series is the oil viscosity at start-up temperature and the second is at operating temperature.
Just like not all engine oil types are compatible with your Pathfinder, not all brands are best suited for your SUV either. That’s why we’ve listed our top engine oil picks for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder below:
How often to change oil on a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan recommends changing the oil in your Pathfinder every 3,000-5,000 miles for conventional oil and 7,500-10,000 miles for synthetic oil. It’s always a good idea to check your oil once a month to make sure it is contaminant free and at the correct oil level.
You should also always keep an eye out for these tell-tale signs you need an oil change:
Illuminated check engine light or oil pressure light
Burning smell and smoke while driving
Gritty or textured motor oil
How to change your oil and oil filter
You’ll need a socket and filter wrench, a replacement filter, a drain pan and 5.1 quarts of full synthetic motor oil to change your Pathfinder’s engine oil. Now let's begin!
First, turn on your Pathfinder and leave it running to get to a normal operating temperature. Warming up your vehicle should take about five minutes. Next, follow the steps below to change your oil:
Remove the drain bolt and washer
Drain the old oil into the oil drain pan
Pull out the old oil filter
Connect the drain bolt and washer
Fill the engine with new oil
Once you’ve completed these steps, make sure there are no leaks and check your oil with your dipstick. If the check engine light or oil pressure light has reset and is no longer illuminated on your dashboard, you’ve successfully changed the oil.
To clean up properly, pour old oil into a sealed container and dispose of it at your local recycling center.
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