--- title: "2013-2018 Nissan Altima Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2013-2018 Nissan Altima, the L33 (5th generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 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, the L33 (5th generation), Mid-size sedan. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | 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 [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2013-2018 Nissan Altima? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (QR25DE) | 2013-2018 | 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SV, 2.5 SL (2016+: S, SV, SL, SR 2.5) | 0W-20 | 4.9 qt | | 3.5L V6 (VQ35DE) | 2013-2018 | 3.5 S, 3.5 SV, 3.5 SL (2016-2018: 3.5 SR, 3.5 SL) | 5W-30 | 5.1 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | Generation launch: new platform, 0W-20 oil and NS-3 CVT fluid for the 2.5, 27/38 mpg | | 2016 | Mid-cycle refresh begins: new exterior styling and fascias, updated features; SR sport trim introduced (2.5 and 3.5) | | 2016-2018 | Major 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. | | 2017 | Carries over unchanged from 2016; a mid-year trim-lineup shuffle follows partway through the model year | | 2018 | Final year for the L33 and for the 3.5L V6 Altima | ## Model years in this generation - [2013 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013) - [2014 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2014) - [2015 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2015) - [2016 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2016) - [2017 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2017) - [2018 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2018) For the full nameplate history, see the [Nissan Altima guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima). ## Sources - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2013 Altima 2.5L QR25DE (0W-20, 4.9 qt)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/nissan-datsun/altima/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-qr25de-e/) - [Nissan parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter fitment (parts.nissanusa.com)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e) - [Nissan OEM parts, 22401-JA01B spark plug fitment](https://nissan.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/nissan-spark-plug-22401ja01b) - [NHTSA recall 20V-315, hood latch (2013-2018 Altima)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V315-7737.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 14V-138, occupant classification system](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2014/RCONL-14V138-3030.pdf) - [BBB AUTO LINE, Nissan CVT / Martinez class-action warranty extensions](https://bbbprograms.org/programs/dr/class-action/nissan-cvt2) - [Nissan Altima headlight settlement (2013-2018 halogen dimming)](https://www.altimaheadlightsettlement.com/) - [2013 Nissan Altima Sedan specifications (Nissan USA Newsroom)](https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/2013-nissan-altima-sedan-specifications) - [TirePressure.org, 2013 Nissan Altima placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/nissan/altima/2013) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Nissan Altima EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Nissan_Altima.shtml) - [HID Nation, 2015 Nissan Altima bulb sizes (H11 low / 9005 high)](https://www.hidnation.com/pages/2015-nissan-altima) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.