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What is a 2008 Nissan Altima’s oil type?

I’m shopping for an affordable used car, and I think I’m going to go with a Nissan Altima. I want to do all of the routine maintenance myself and am getting my car care kit together. What’s the oil type for a 2008 Nissan Altima?

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Amber Reed · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Nissan
makes incredibly reliable cars, and the
Altima
is a solid choice.
A 2008 Nissan Altima’s oil type is 5W-30 oil, so make sure you include a few quarts of that with your maintenance supplies. The Altima’s owner’s manual states that synthetic oil is fine, just be sure that whatever brand you choose has the American Petroleum Institute (API) seal on it.
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