When equipped with the 2.5-liter engine, the 2011 Nissan Frontier takeS4.6 liters (4.8 quarts) of SAE 5W-30 engine oil. The 4.0-liter engine getS5.1 liters (5.4 quarts) of the same type of fluid. Nissan recommends changing the oil in this vehicle every 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. However, if You do a lot of towing or off-road driving or if most of Your commutes consist of long distances at low speeds, Your service interval may be more frequent. Oil plays a key role in keeping Your engine healthy as it helps to keep it cool and lubricates all moving components. Old or low oil can do expensive damage to the engine. The average cost to change this fluid in the 2011 Frontier is $100 to $140, including labor.
Mara D.
January 2, 2020
NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at a NISSAN dealer. If the Nissan engine oil is not used, the approved engine oil for the 2011 Nissan Frontier is the viscosity of SAE 5W-30 or the API Certification Mark. The engine oil capacity for the 2011 Nissan Frontier 2.5L engine is 4.8 quarts (4.6 liters) and 5.4 quarts (5.1 liters) for the 4.0L engine.
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