Nissan oil and fluids
What oil does a Nissan take?
The oil each Nissan engine is approved for and how much an oil and filter change takes, for 7 engines — from Nissan's own handbooks where they are published, each with its source. Look your car up by registration for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.
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By engine
1.0 DIG-T / IG-T (HR10DDT) · 2017–2024
- Engine oil
- Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C3 (recommended) · C3 · 5W-30(2019–2021 · Juke F16 1.0 DIG-T (2020 handbook); Micra K14 1.0 DIG-T (HR10DDT) and 1.0 IG-T (HR10DET) (2021 handbook))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'If the above engine oil is not available, use equivalent that matches … ACEA C3 SAE 5W-30.'
- Engine oil
- C5 · 0W-20(2022 on · Juke F16 1.0 DIG-T (2022 and 2024 handbooks))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'ACEA C5 SAE 0W-20 is recommended. If above engine oil is not available, use equivalent that matches the following grade and viscosity: Genuine "Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C3".'
- Engine oil
- Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C3 · C3 · 5W-30(2022 on · Juke F16 1.0 DIG-T (2022 and 2024 handbooks))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Listed as the alternative when ACEA C5 0W-20 is not available.
- Oil and filter change
- 4.1 litres(Juke F16 (HR10DDT))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 3.8 L without filter change.
- Oil and filter change
- 4.1 litres(Micra K14 1.0 DIG-T (HR10DDT))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 3.8 L without filter change.
- Oil and filter change
- 4.1 litres(Micra K14 1.0 IG-T (HR10DET))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 3.6 L without filter change (HR10DET is listed separately from HR10DDT in the Micra handbook).
- Coolant
- NISSAN Genuine Engine Coolant L255N (or equivalent in its quality)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Used 'to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system'. 2020-edition Qashqai J11 / X-Trail T32 handbooks say 'L255N or L248'. Dilute only with demineralised or distilled water.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4 (Micra K14: DOT 4+ class 6)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Juke F16 handbooks: 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 4'. Micra K14 2021 handbook: 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 4+ class 6'.
Fitted to: Micra, Juke
1.3 DIG-T (HR13DDT / H5Ht) · 2018–2026
- Engine oil
- Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C3 (recommended) · C3 · 5W-30(2018–2021 · Qashqai J11 1.3 DIG-T (2020 handbook); X-Trail T32 1.3 DIG-T (2020 handbook))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- X-Trail: 'Genuine "NISSAN Motor Oil 5W-30 C3" is recommended; if not available … ACEA C3, SAE 5W-30.' The Qashqai J11 2020 handbook gives the same recommendation but prints the alternative as 'A3/B4 SAE 0W-20' — not recorded as a spec here because it conflicts with the C3 recommendation and with the later J12 handbooks (RN17 / RN17 FE). The handbook says 5W-30 is preferable; otherwise pick from its temperature chart.
- Engine oil
- RN17 · C3 · 5W-30(2021 on · Qashqai J12 1.3 DIG-T mild hybrid)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Genuine "NISSAN Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 ACEA C3 RN17" is recommended. If not available, use "NISSAN Motor Oil" or equivalent to satisfy … 5W-30 ACEA C3 RN17 or 0W-20 ACEA C5 RN17 FE.'
- Engine oil
- RN17 FE · C5 · 0W-20(2021 on · Qashqai J12 1.3 DIG-T mild hybrid)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Listed alternative to 5W-30 ACEA C3 RN17.
- Oil and filter change
- 5.4 litres(Qashqai J11 / X-Trail T32)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 5.0 L without filter change.
- Oil and filter change
- 5.4 litres(Qashqai J12)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 5.0 L without filter change.
- Coolant
- NISSAN Genuine Engine Coolant L255N (or equivalent in its quality)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Used 'to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system'. 2020-edition Qashqai J11 / X-Trail T32 handbooks say 'L255N or L248'. Dilute only with demineralised or distilled water.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4 · US FMVSS No. 116
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent, DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)' in the Qashqai/X-Trail/Juke handbooks. Micra K14 specifies DOT 4+ class 6; LEAF and ARIYA allow DOT 3 or DOT 4 (never mixed).
Fitted to: Qashqai, Juke, X-Trail
1.5 dCi (K9K) · 2003–2021
- Engine oil
- Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C3 (recommended) · C3 · 5W-30(2017–2021 · Micra K14 1.5 dCi Euro 6c; Qashqai J11 1.5 dCi 115 (K9K Gen8, Euro 6d))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Handbook wording: 'Genuine "Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C3" is recommended. If not available, use "Nissan Motor Oil" or equivalent that matches ACEA C3 SAE 5W-30' (Qashqai adds 'DPF Mid SAPS').
- Engine oil
- Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C4 (recommended) · C4 · 5W-30(2017–2018 · Micra K14 1.5 dCi Euro 6b)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Micra 2021 handbook: 'Euro 6B: Genuine "Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C4" is recommended … ACEA C4 SAE 5W-30.' Check the car's emissions standard (Euro 6b vs 6c) before choosing.
- Oil and filter change
- 5.7 litres(Qashqai J11 (K9K Gen8 Euro 6d))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 5.4 L without filter change.
- Coolant
- NISSAN Genuine Engine Coolant L255N (or equivalent in its quality)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Used 'to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system'. 2020-edition Qashqai J11 / X-Trail T32 handbooks say 'L255N or L248'. Dilute only with demineralised or distilled water.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4 (Micra K14: DOT 4+ class 6)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Qashqai J11: 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent, DOT 4'. Micra K14 2021 handbook: 'DOT 4+ class 6'.
Fitted to: Micra, Note, Qashqai, Juke, NV200
1.5 e-POWER (KR15DDT) · 2022–2026
- Engine oil
- NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP (recommended) · SN or SP (ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6) · 0W-20(2022 on · Qashqai e-POWER)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Genuine "NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP" or "NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN" is recommended. If not available, use "NISSAN Motor Oil" or equivalent … API: SN or SP, ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6; SAE viscosity: see Recommended SAE viscosity number' (temperature chart, image not read).
- Engine oil
- NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP (recommended) · SP (ILSAC GF-6A) · 0W-20(2022 on · X-Trail e-POWER)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- X-Trail e-POWER handbook lists API SP, ILSAC GF-6A only.
- Oil and filter change
- 5.1 litres(Qashqai e-POWER)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 5.0 L without filter change.
- Oil and filter change
- 5.1 litres(X-Trail e-POWER)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 5.0 L without filter change.
- Coolant
- NISSAN Genuine Engine Coolant L255N (or equivalent)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Qashqai e-POWER: engine coolant 8.15 L total incl. reservoir; separate inverter coolant circuit 5.37 L. X-Trail e-POWER: engine 8.4 L; inverter 5.4 L (2WD) / 7.7 L (4WD).
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4 · US FMVSS No. 116
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent, DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)' in the Qashqai/X-Trail/Juke handbooks. Micra K14 specifies DOT 4+ class 6; LEAF and ARIYA allow DOT 3 or DOT 4 (never mixed).
Fitted to: Qashqai e-POWER, X-Trail e-POWER
1.7 dCi (R9N) · 2019–2022
- Engine oil
- Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C3 (recommended) · C3 · 5W-30(2019–2021 · Qashqai J11 1.7 dCi (2020 handbook))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- '… use "NISSAN Motor Oil" or equivalent to satisfy … ACEA C3 SAE 5W-30 DPF Mid SAPS.'
- Oil and filter change
- 5.9 litres(Qashqai J11)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 5.5 L without filter change.
- Coolant
- NISSAN Genuine Engine Coolant L255N (or equivalent in its quality)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Used 'to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system'. 2020-edition Qashqai J11 / X-Trail T32 handbooks say 'L255N or L248'. Dilute only with demineralised or distilled water.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4 · US FMVSS No. 116
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent, DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)' in the Qashqai/X-Trail/Juke handbooks. Micra K14 specifies DOT 4+ class 6; LEAF and ARIYA allow DOT 3 or DOT 4 (never mixed).
Fitted to: X-Trail, Qashqai
ARIYA (electric) · 2022–2026
Electric — no engine oil to change.
- Coolant
- Genuine NISSAN Coolant (or equivalent in its quality)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- EV: no engine oil. Electric powertrain circuit 3.8 L (2WD) / 5.8 L (4WD); separate Li-ion battery circuit 2.9 L.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT3 or DOT4. Never mix different types of fluids (DOT3 and DOT4).'
Fitted to: Ariya
LEAF (electric, ZE0 / ZE1) · 2011–2025
Electric — no engine oil to change.
- Coolant
- Genuine NISSAN Coolant (or equivalent in its quality)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- EV: no engine oil. Cooling system 4.63 L (3 kW charger) / 4.67 L (6 kW), with reservoir. Reduction gear: Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF 1.38 L (out of scope).
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 or DOT 4. Never mix different types of fluids (DOT3 and DOT4).'
Fitted to: Leaf
Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a franchised dealer or a parts catalogue and have not been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with the handbook or a franchised dealer quoting the VIN.
Common questions
What oil does a Nissan take?
It depends on the engine. Across the 7 Nissan engines we hold, the approvals named are Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C3 (recommended), C3, C5, Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C3, RN17, RN17 FE and others, mostly in 5W-30, 0W-20. Find your engine above, or enter your registration for the exact match.
How much oil does a Nissan take?
Between 4.1 and 5.9 litres for an oil and filter change, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source. Fill to the dipstick's maximum mark rather than emptying a whole can in.
Where is the oil specification in a Nissan handbook?
Usually in the "Technical data", "Capacities and specifications" or "Engine oil" section near the back, which names the approval code and viscosity, and the oil-change capacity with filter. The figures above link to the handbooks we found them in.
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