The 2003 Nissan Frontier oil type and capacity iS5w30 and 4.1 quarts. Having high quality oil is important for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into problems with the oil at some point. Old or bad oil can cause the engine to stop working. Knocking noise may come about from the engine. You could experience terrible gas mileage. A common problem is an awful burning odor. This needs to be viewed closely as soon as possible or the car might explode. Your oil needs to be changed out someday. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles or so is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it, there will be problems with the engine.
Bought a used nissan frontier with 102000 miles....guy has been using 10w30 quaker state conventional oil...nissan calls for 5w30 synthetic....should i switch back to synthetic or continue with the conventional
John A.
January 2, 2020
The 2003 Nissan Frontier's base 2.4L inline-4 engine requires 4.1 quarts, if it's 4WD, or 3.7 quarts, if it is RWD, of 5W30 synthetic oil. The optional 3.3L V6 engine (both versions: engine code VG33E H and engine code VG33ER 1) takes 3.5 quarts of 5W30 synthetic oil.
JR
September 21, 2022
10/30 will work down to a certain temperature ,
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