The Nissan Pathfinder has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.
For example, the 2022 Pathfinder with the 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DD engine has an oil capacity of 5.1 quarts (4.83 liters), the 2016 Pathfinder with the 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE engine has an oil capacity of 5.1 quarts (4.83 liters) and the 2014 Pathfinder with the 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DER engine has an oil capacity of 6.1 quarts (5.77 liters).
It's essential to fill the engine of your Nissan Pathfinder to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. So, whenever you change your oil or add to it, run your engine for a few seconds, turn it off, and double-check the level.
Continue to the tables below to see the oil capacity for the particular year and engine option of your Nissan Pathfinder.
Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
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2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DD | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DD | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
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2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DD | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DD | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DD | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
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2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DER | 6.1 Quarts | 5.77 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 5W-30 |
2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 5W-30 |
2012 | 5.6L 8-cyl VK56DE | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
2012 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
2011 | 5.6L 8-cyl VK56DE | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
2011 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
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2010 | 5.6L 8-cyl VK56DE | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
2009 | 5.6L 8-cyl VK56DE | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30 |
2009 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
2008 | 5.6L 8-cyl VK56DE | 6.6 Quarts | 6.25 Liters | 5W-30 |
2008 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
2006 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
2006 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
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2005 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
2004 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 5W-30 |
2003 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 5W-30 |
2002 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 5W-30 |
2001 | 3.5L 6-cyl VQ35DE | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 5W-30 |
2000 | 3.3L 6-cyl VG33E | 3.9 Quarts | 3.69 Liters | 5W-30 |
MyBestVehicle.com is a website designed to quickly find the engine oil capacity of your vehicle.
Having the incorrect oil level in the engine of your Nissan Pathfinder could result in catastrophic engine damage.
We recommend checking the engine oil level in your Nissan Pathfinder regularly, ideally once a week.