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What is the Nissan Altima’s oil type?

I bought a used Nissan Altima the other day. While I haven’t done much maintenance on my car in the past, I thought I could save some cash by changing the oil myself. What type of oil does the Nissan Altima take?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you want to save money and get peak performance, the
Nissan Altima
’s oil type is synthetic SAE 5W-30 motor oil. To fully change the oil, you’re going to need at least five quarts of motor oil.
With synthetic motor oil, you get more lubrication to the parts of the engine, ensuring that the engine lasts longer and performs better. If you’re light on cash, you could go with a conventional oil, but you should know that it may lessen the life of your engine.
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