If You've got a 2009 Nissan Versa, then You're using one of two different engines -- both are 4Cylinder, but one is a 1.6L and one is a 1.8L. This is important, because oil capacity varies between each. The smaller engine will only require 3.2 quarts of motor oil, while the larger needS4.3 in order to operate. Both recommend the use of SAE 5W-30 synthetic motor oil, but SAE 5W-40 conventional can be substituted in the short term. Why not the long term Well, in short, it's because SAE 5W-40's inferior viscosity at operating temperature will cause increased friction and premature wear on Your engine. Premature wears means that it's likely that Your engine will fail sooner -- that's not good news for a driver hoping to keep their car on the road.
Mara D.
January 2, 2020
The 2009 Nissan Versa approved is an engine oil with API Certification Mark or viscosity grade of SAE 5W-30. The engine oil capacity for the 2009 Nissan Versa is 4.8 quarts (4.6 liters) for the MR18DE engine and 3.5 quarts (3.3 liters) for the HR16DE engine.
Teresa S
October 16, 2021
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