Nissan Altima Owners Manual: Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.

*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in


*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.

*2: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

*3: Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly.

*4: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.

*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.

*6: For further details, see “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.

*7: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at a NISSAN dealer. As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 conventional petroleum oils may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

*8: See your NISSAN dealer for service.

*9: As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum oils may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Fuel recommendation
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 91). CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specified could adversel ...

Other materials:

Road wheel tire assembly
Adjustment WHEEL BALANCE 1. Remove inner and outer balance weights from the wheel. CAUTION: • Be careful not to scratch the wheel during removal procedures. 2. Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the wheel. CAUTION: • Be careful not to scratch the wheel durin ...

Heater operation
Heating This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets and the side vent outlets. 1. Press the button to the OFF position for normal heating. 2. Press  the air flow control button. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired ...

Interior light
1 The interior light can be turned ON regardless of door position. The light will go off after a period of time unless the ignition switch is placed in the ON position when any door is opened. 2 The interior lights can be set to operate when the doors are opened. To turn off the interi ...