The 2012 Nissan Frontier oil type and capacity iS5w-30 and 5.4 quarts. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it, there will be issues with the engine. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into problems with the oil at some point. Bad oil can cause the engine to fail. A normal problem is a nasty burning smell. This needs to be looked into as soon as possible or the car might explode. You could experience terrible gas mileage. Knocking noise may come about from the engine.
Mara D.
January 2, 2020
Nissan prescribes utilizing the motor oil with the thickness of SAE 5W-30 or the API Certification Mark for the 2012 Nissan Frontier. The engine oil capacity with regards to the 2012 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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