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What is the oil type for a 2015 Nissan Altima S?

I am trying to save money by doing routine maintenance on my car myself instead of going to the mechanic. I’m embarking on changing the engine oil for the first time and I want to make sure I use the correct grade. What type should I use?

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Mary Cahill · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There are a lot of motor oil choices! The oil type for a 2015
Nissan Altima S
is SAE 0W-20. This is a synthetic oil.
If you drive the 4-cylinder Altima S, your engine takes 4.8 quarts of motor oil. If you drive the 6-cylinder version, the engine requires 5 quarts of oil.
It’s a good idea to fill your engine with synthetic oil because it prolongs the life of your vehicle. If you use synthetic oil in your
Nissan
, you should only have to change the oil every 7,500 miles versus changing it every 3,000 to 5,000 miles with conventional oil.
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