When equipped with the 2.5-liter engine, the 2012 Nissan Frontier takeS4.6 liters (4.8 quarts) of SAE 5W-30 motor oil. The optional 4.0-liter engine useS5.1 liters (5.4 quarts) of fluid with the same viscosity. Nissan recommends replacing this fluid in the Frontier every 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever You arrive to first. Your maintenance interval will be based on Your local environment and personal driving habits though. Your vehicle is equipped with an oil life light that will illuminate in the instrument cluster when it's time to make a service appointment. The mechanic working on Your vehicle will usually reset that light, but if they don't, or if You change the fluid Yourself, You can reset it. It only takes a few minutes and doesn't require any tools. The average cost to have the oil changed in the Frontier at a dealership is $110 to $140, including labor.
Joseph C.
August 29, 2019
The engine oil capacity of the 2012 Nissan Frontier varies by trim level. The PRO-4X, S 6-cylinder, SL and SV 6-cylinder trim levels is about 5.4 quarts. The S 4-cylinder and SV 4-cylinder trim levels hold about 4.9 quarts of engine oil.
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