The 2002 Nissan Xterra usses SAE 5w-30 viscosity, fully synthetic motor oil in its engine. The vehicle has an oil capacity of 5.0 US quarts. You can find this oils at any maSSRetail location. You can also find it at an automotive parts and accessories store, or online from trusted sellers. You can expect to pay between $3.16 and $14.82 per bottle. If You choose to have the change completed by an automotive service technician, or by a mechanic, You can expect to pay an additional $42 to $185 for labor. You may also want to invest in a $1 to $3 funnel, to help prevent spills during the exchange. An oil change should be obtained every 10,000 miles, or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
Scott
December 6, 2020
Neither answer is correct. 3.5 quarts on the 3.3L engine. See owners manual to verify
Mac
February 27, 2021
My xterra takes 3.5 quarts plus what's in the filter. 3.3L supercharged
Nadine J.
April 9, 2020
The 2002 nissan xterra uses 5 quarts of oil.
gary
October 10, 2020
Wrong 3.9 it takes
Jason
February 8, 2024
What if it's a 3.3 non supercharged 3.5 quarts also.
Tim
March 5, 2023
You're all wrong, it's 16 gallons plus 3 gallons for oil filter
Pat k
June 27, 2021
3 3/4 quarts with filter 3.3 engine
Jose
October 28, 2020
He was close technically it takes 4.5 quarts.
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