Nissan Altima · 2012–2025
Nissan Altima Fluid Types and Capacities
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Nissan Altima fluids specification changed by year?
| Model years | Transmission | Coolant | Brake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2025 | 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. | Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, 999MP-L25500P pre-mixed). First change 105k mi/84 months, then every 75k mi/60 months. | DOT 3 brake fluid |
| 2013–2018 | Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid ONLY (RE0F10E family; 'CVT8' on the 3.5). Simple drain & fill takes ~3.5–4 qt; total fill ~8.6 qt (3.5L). Do not substitute NS-2 or generic ATF, wrong fluid kills these units. | Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, 999MP-L25500P pre-mixed); ~8 qt (2.5L), ~9.5 qt (3.5L). First change 105k mi/84 months, then every 75k mi/60 months. | DOT 3 brake fluid |
| 2012–2012 | Nissan NS-2 CVT fluid ONLY (RE0F10A on 2.5, RE0F09B on 3.5). Drain & fill takes ~3.5–4 qt. NS-3 is for 2013+ CVTs. Do not mix generations of fluid. | Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (green, or blue 999MP-L25500P pre-mixed as service fill); ~8 qt (2.5L). First change 105k mi/84 months, then every 75k mi/60 months. | DOT 3 brake fluid |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The fluids on a Nissan Altima is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
Nissan Altima fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 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 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 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
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