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L33 (5th generation) · Mid-size sedan

2013–2018 Nissan Altima Specifications

Every maintenance specification shared across the 2013–2018 Nissan Altima: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation.

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Quick facts

Engine oil
0W-20, 4.9 qt (base engine)
Battery
Group 35, 640 CCA
Tire size
215/60R16 (base trim)
Wiper blades
28" / 16"
Cabin filter
Nissan 27277-3JC1A
Key fob battery
CR2032 (Intelligent Key)

2013–2018 Nissan Altima maintenance guides

Oil & filter

Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval

Battery

BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded

Tires & wheels

Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque

Wiper blades

Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths

Air & cabin filters

Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals

Bulbs

Headlight, fog and marker bulb types

Brakes

Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes

Fluids

Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities

Service schedule

What's actually due at every mileage interval

Problems & reliability

Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid

Oil light reset

Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools

Key fob battery

Which coin cell the remote takes

Specs

Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy

Which engines came in the 2013–2018 Nissan Altima?

EngineModel yearsTrimsOilCapacity
2.5L 4-cylinder (QR25DE)2013–20182.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SV, 2.5 SL (2016+: S, SV, SL, SR 2.5)0W-204.9 qt
3.5L V6 (VQ35DE)2013–20183.5 S, 3.5 SV, 3.5 SL (2016–2018: 3.5 SR, 3.5 SL)5W-305.1 qt

Year-by-year changes

  • 2013Generation launch: new platform, 0W-20 oil and NS-3 CVT fluid for the 2.5, 27/38 mpg
  • 2016Mid-cycle refresh begins: new exterior styling and fascias, updated features; SR sport trim introduced (2.5 and 3.5)
  • 2016–2018Major facelift: new fascias and hood, SR sport trim added (2.5 and 3.5), available Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking. Mechanical service specs (oil, filters, wipers, battery) carry over.
  • 2017Carries over unchanged from 2016; a mid-year trim-lineup shuffle follows partway through the model year
  • 2018Final year for the L33 and for the 3.5L V6 Altima

Model years in this generation

2013 Altima2014 Altima2015 Altima2016 Altima2017 Altima2018 Altima

Year pages cover what changed that year, the engines offered, and the problems documented against it. For the full nameplate history, see the Nissan Altima guide.

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