2019–2025 L34 (6th generation)
2019–2025 Nissan Altima Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2019–2025 Nissan Altima takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid ONLY (Jatco CVT8, RE0F10J/RE0F11B family). Simple drain & fill takes ~4 qt. AWD cars add rear differential/transfer gear oil, inspect at services.. Coolant: Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, 999MP-L25500P pre-mixed). First change 105k mi/84 months, then every 75k mi/60 months..
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2019–2025 Nissan Altima fluid guide
High confidence| System | Fluid type & capacity |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, 999MP-L25500P pre-mixed). First change 105k mi/84 months, then every 75k mi/60 months. |
| Transmission | Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid ONLY (Jatco CVT8, RE0F10J/RE0F11B family). Simple drain & fill takes ~4 qt. AWD cars add rear differential/transfer gear oil, inspect at services. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |
Plain washer fluid; no special spec
Which Nissan Altima model years does this cover?
These fluids specifications apply to every Nissan Altima built from 2019 through 2025 — the L34 (6th generation), mid-size sedan (fwd; awd available with 2.5l). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2019–2025 Nissan Altima
- 2019Generation launch: PR25DD 2.5L with first-ever Altima AWD option, 2.0L VC-Turbo replaces the V6, ProPILOT Assist available, electronic parking brake standard
- 2020Platinum VC-Turbo's last year; Safety Shield 360 standard on more trims
- 2021VC-Turbo now SR-only
- 2022Carryover year: S/SV/SR/SR VC-Turbo/Platinum lineup and powertrains unchanged ahead of the 2023 facelift
- 2023Facelift: new grille and wheels, available 12.3-in touchscreen with wireless CarPlay, updated Intelligent Cruise
- 2024Carries over following the 2023 refresh; lineup unchanged (S, SV, SR, SR VC-Turbo, SL) ahead of the VC-Turbo's discontinuation for 2025
- 2025Final model year. VC-Turbo dropped, 2.5L only; SV Special Edition added. Nissan announced Altima production ends after 2025.
2019–2025 Nissan Altima fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2019–2025 Nissan Altima take?
- Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid ONLY (Jatco CVT8, RE0F10J/RE0F11B family). Simple drain & fill takes ~4 qt. AWD cars add rear differential/transfer gear oil, inspect at services.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.
What coolant does a 2019–2025 Nissan Altima use?
- Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, 999MP-L25500P pre-mixed). First change 105k mi/84 months, then every 75k mi/60 months..
What brake fluid does a 2019–2025 Nissan Altima take?
- DOT 3 brake fluid.
Sources
- Nissan USA Newsroom, 2019 Altima specifications (oil capacities, weights, fuel tank)
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2019 Altima 2.5L PR25DD (0W-20, 5.4 qt, drain plug 22–29 ft-lbs)
- NHTSA recall 25V-437, VC-Turbo engine bearings
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2019 Nissan Altima (18V-922, 19V-235, 19V-316, 19V-654, 23V-628)
- Nissan parts, 16546-6CA0A engine air filter fitment (2019–2025 Altima)
- Nissan parts, 22401-6LD1C spark plug (2019–2025)
- TirePressure.org, 2019 Nissan Altima placard pressures
- fueleconomy.gov, 2019 Nissan Altima EPA ratings
- Cars.com, Nissan drops VC-Turbo from 2025 Altima
- Goodyear tire lookup, 2019 Altima OE sizes by trim