Oil change for nissan altima 2014

The 2014 Nissan Altima oil type and capacity iS5w-30 and 4.8 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 important for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with this fluid at some point. Old or bad oil can cause the engine to stop working. A common problem is an awful burning odor. This needs to be viewed closely as soon as possible or the car might explode. You could experience bad gas mileage. Knocking noise may show up from the engine.

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Mara D. January 2, 2020

The 2014 Nissan Altima engine oil capacity for the QR25DE engine is 4.8 quarts (4.6 liters) and 5.1 quarts (4.8 liters) for the VQ35DE engine. The best engine oil type for the 2014 Nissan Altima QR25DE engine is the Genuine Nissan engine oil or the SAE 5W-30 and the API Certification Mark. The best engine oil type for the 2014 Nissan Altima VQ35DE engine is the Genuine Nissan engine oil or the SAE 0W-20 and the API Certification Mark.

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Nissan Altima 2.5L I4 Engine Oil Change Guide
How to change the motor oil & replace the filter on a 5th generation 2013, 2014 & 2015 Altima with the QR25DE 2.5L I4 engine.

Oil change for nissan altima 2014

2014 Altima QR25DE 2.5L
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Optional - Remove Engine Cover
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Three 5mm Hex Head Bolts
This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the fifth generation (2013, 2014, 2015 and possibly also the updated 2016 model year) Nissan Altima sedan in changing the motor oil and replacing the oil filter in the 2.5 liter inline four cylinder QR25DE motor.

Owners of other Nissan vehicles equipped with the QR25DE engine such as the Sentra, Murano, Frontier, Rogue, Bassara, Serena, X-Trail, Presage and Teana may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The items needed to complete this procedure include a floor jack with two jack stands (or automotive ramps), a 14mm socket, a 3/8" drive ratcheting wrench and a small flathead screwdriver, a new oil filter and 5 U.S. quarts (4.6L) of new SAE 0W-20.

A few compatible replacement oil filters with their part numbers are as follows: Mobil 1 M1-108, Bosch 3300, K&N PS-1008, Royal Purple 10-2876, Wix # 51358, Fram PH6607, Pennzoil HPZ-37, Purolator L14612, Mann-Filter ML 1014, Ecogard S4612 and ACDelco PF1237.



 
Oil change for nissan altima 2014
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Twist Off Oil Filler Cap
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Pull Up Dipstick
Park the vehicle on a level surface, engage the emergency / parking brake and chock both sides of the rear wheels to prevent the car from moving.

I already had the engine cover off to check the spark plugs, but it is not necessary to remove it in order to change the oil.

If you do choose to take off the engine cover, remove the three bolts with a 5mm Allen Key wrench or a 5mm hex head socket by turning them in the counterclockwise direction.

I'd recommend warming up the engine for a few minutes to help suspend any contaminants within the old oil and also to ensure that the old oil drains out quickly.

Twist off the oil filler cap in the counterclockwise direction and pull up the yellow plastic handled dipstick an inch or two.

Removing the oil filler cap and pulling up the dipstick will help prevent a vacuum from forming when you drain out the old oil and also allow it to drain out more quickly.

Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Raise Front of Vehicle
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Engine Oil Pan
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14mm Oil Drain Bolt
Raise the front of the car with a floor jack and securely support it with the two jack stands.

An alternative method is to drive the car up on to automotive ramps.

Slide under the front passenger side of the engine bay with a 14mm socket, a 3/8" drive ratcheting wrench and the used oil catch container.

The oil drain bolt is located at the rear edge of the black metal oil pan.

Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Used Oil Catch Container
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Loosen Oil Drain Bolt
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Drain Out Old Oil
Position the used oil catch basin to just below the oil drain bolt.

Loosen the oil drain bolt in the counterclockwise direction with the 14mm socket and 3/8" drive ratcheting wrench.

Oil change for nissan altima 2014
Be careful when you remove the oil drain bolt. The old oil may still be hot enough to burn your skin depending on how long you warmed up the engine.

Continue spinning out the oil drain bolt in the counterclockwise direction and remove it.

Allow the old oil to drain out for at least a few minutes or until the flow slows to just an occasional drip.

If the drain bolt is equipped with a crush washer, inspect it and replace it if necessary.

Re-insert the oil drain bolt and tighten it in the clockwise direction to just past hand tight or about 22 to 29 lb-ft of torque.

Double check that the oil drain bolt is tight.

Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Passenger Wheel Well
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Pry Out Center of Fastener
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Remove Pop Rivet Fastener
The oil filter is located on the passenger side of the engine in the wheel well behind a plastic access panel.

To make more working room for yourself, you may choose to turn the front wheels all the way to the right.

First pry out the center part of each pop rivet with a small flathead screwdriver before removing the entire fastener.

Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Remove Other Fasteners
Oil change for nissan altima 2014
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Pop Rivets At Top
There are four pop rivet fasteners on the outer face of the plastic panel and one on the underside.
Oil change for nissan altima 2014
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

5 Fasteners Removed
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Engine Splash Shield Cover
Once you have removed all 5 of the pop rivet fasteners, you can pull off the plastic access panel or "splash shield" from the inside of the wheel well.
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Oil Filter Location
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Move Used Oil Basin
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Twist Off Old Oil Filter
Slide the used oil catch container to just below the old oil filter.

Twist off the the old oil filter in the counterclockwise direction until it can be removed.

If you have trouble removing the old filter because it is on too tight, try using an oil filter wrench such as the Lisle 63600.

Allow the old oil to drain out for at least a few minutes.

I recommend using either the Mobil 1 M1-108or the Purolator PL14612oil filters since they have the best reviews on Amazon.

Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Dip Pinky Finger In Oil
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Lubricate Rubber O-Ring
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Twist On New Oil Filter
Dip your pinky finger in to some new SAE 0W-20 oil and lubricate the rubber o-ring gasket on the new oil filter.

Lubricating the rubber o-ring gasket will help it form a better seal and also make it easier to remove the filter during the next oil change.

Twist on the new oil filter in the clockwise direction to about 1/3 turn past hand tight.

Double check that the oil filter is tight before moving on to the next steps.

Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Replace Engine Splash Shield
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Re-Insert Fastener
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Pop In Center Part
Line up the black plastic engine cover and re-insert the five fasteners.

Push down the center part of each pop rivet to secure them in place.

Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Plastic Panel Replaced
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Lower Car From Stands
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Insert Automotive Funnel
Carefully lower the car from the jack stands by using the floor jack.

Insert an automotive funnel in to the oil filler hole.

It is much better to have slightly less oil than necessary in the engine than to run the engine after it has been overfilled.

Running an engine that has been overfilled with oil may cause damage to seals, gaskets or other components.

Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Pour In New 0W20 Oil
Oil change for nissan altima 2014

Replace Oil Filler Cap
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Check Dipstick Oil Level
Slowly pour in only about 4 to 4.5 quarts of new SAE 0W-20 oil in to the engine.

The QR25DE 2.5L I4 engine's total capacity for an oil change with an oil filter replacement is 4 7/8 U.S. quarts (or 4.6 liters or 4 Imperial quarts).

Temporarily replace the oil filler cap and push down the dipstick.

Run the engine for a few minutes, turn it off and then allow the oil to drain back down to the oil pan for at least 5 to 10 minutes.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, re-insert it and pull it out again to check the oil level.

If necessary, slowly in pour in more oil and repeatedly check the level on the dipstick until it reaches just at or below the upper metal hole near the end of the dipstick which indicates the "Full" or "Maximum" line.

In the picture above, the oil level barely went past the lower metal hole which indicates the "Low" or "Add" oil mark.

You may not need to pour in the entire 4 7/8 U.S. quarts of new oil in order for the oil level to reach the maximum line.

Once the oil is at the correct level, replace the dipstick and tighten the oil filler cap in the clockwise direction.

Be sure to record the oil change in your car's service records. It would also be a good idea to check your parking spot, garage or driveway for drops of oil which may indicate a leak from the drain bolt or the new filter.

For more, check out my other 2013-2015 Nissan Altima DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.
 

What type of oil does my 2014 Nissan Altima take?

Mobil 1 - Extended Performance 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Quart (Part No. 14977)

Does 2014 Nissan Altima need synthetic oil?

Hi there - synthetic oil is NOT required for this engine (VQ35DE). As long as the oil is 5W-30 weight oil, with an API designation of "SN" (this will be on each quart/gallon container), the oil meets Nissan requirements (Owners Manual, Pg. 9-5, 9-6).

How many quarts of oil go in a 2014 Nissan Altima?

Engine Oil Capacity: With filter 4.9 quarts. After refill check oil level.
An oil change is one of the most mandatory and vital services for your car. Synthetic oil commonly should be changed every 7,500 - 10,000 miles. Nissan recommends getting your 2020 Nissan Altima oil & filter changed every 3,000-5,000 miles for conventional oil.