The Nissan Xterra has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.
For example, the 2015 Xterra with the 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE engine has an oil capacity of 5.4 quarts (5.11 liters), the 2004 Xterra with the 2.4L 4-cyl KA24DE engine has an oil capacity of 3.7 quarts (3.5 liters) and the 2004 Xterra with the 3.3L 6-cyl VG33E engine has an oil capacity of 3.5 quarts (3.31 liters).
It's essential to fill the engine of your Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra.
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.0L 6-cyl VQ40DE | 5.4 Quarts | 5.11 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 2.4L 4-cyl KA24DE | 3.7 Quarts | 3.5 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 3.3L 6-cyl VG33E | 3.5 Quarts | 3.31 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 3.3L 6-cyl VG33ER | 3.5 Quarts | 3.31 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 2.4L 4-cyl KA24DE | 3.7 Quarts | 3.5 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 3.3L 6-cyl VG33E | 3.5 Quarts | 3.31 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 3.3L 6-cyl VG33ER | 3.5 Quarts | 3.31 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 2.4L 4-cyl KA24DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 3.3L 6-cyl VG33E | 3.5 Quarts | 3.31 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 3.3L 6-cyl VG33ER | 3.5 Quarts | 3.31 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2001 | 2.4L 4-cyl KA24DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2001 | 3.3L 6-cyl VG33E | 3.5 Quarts | 3.31 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2000 | 2.4L 4-cyl KA24DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2000 | 3.3L 6-cyl VG33E | 3.5 Quarts | 3.31 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 Xterra could result in catastrophic engine damage.
We recommend checking the engine oil level in your Nissan Xterra regularly, ideally once a week.