2010 Nissan Altima: What is the oil type and capacity?

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John R. December 22, 2020
The 2010 Nissan Altima has an oil capacity of 5.1 quarts (4.8 liters). It is recommended to use SAE 5w-30 engine oil. Oil is important because it MINImizes friction and reduces wear and it can also prevent or MINImize internal component corrosion. The cost of an oil change for Your Altima is between $40 and $50 for labor and between $70 and $80 for parts. You should get an oil change every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Signs that it's time for an oil change include a ticking sound coming from the engine, transmission shifting issues, shaking while idling, exhauSTSmoke, poor fuel economy, and of course if You see the Check Engine or Oil Change lights come on.
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Mara D. January 2, 2020
The engine oil capacity for the 2010 Nissan Altima QR25DE engine is 4.8 quarts (4.6 liters) and 5.1 quarts (4.8 liters) for the VQ35DE engine. Nissan recommends using the engine oil with the viscosity of SAE 5W-30 or the API Certification Mark for the 2010 Nissan Altima.
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