--- title: "Nissan Altima Maintenance Schedule" description: "How the Nissan Altima service schedule specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The factory maintenance schedule for the Nissan Altima covering every service through 105,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/service-schedule" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Nissan Altima Factory Maintenance Schedule The specification is consistent across every generation we hold data for. ## Has the Nissan Altima service schedule specification changed by year? | Model years | First service | Intervals listed | Through | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2019-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/service-schedule) | 5,000 mi | 5 | 105,000 mi | | [2013-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/service-schedule) | 5,000 mi | 5 | 105,000 mi | | [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/service-schedule) | 5,000 mi | 5 | 105,000 mi | ## Full specifications by generation The service schedule 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. - [2019-2025 Nissan Altima Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/service-schedule) - [2013-2018 Nissan Altima Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/service-schedule) - [2012 Nissan Altima Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/service-schedule) ## Nissan Altima service schedule: common questions ### How often does a Nissan Altima need servicing? The first scheduled visit is at 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there. ### What is due at 30,000 miles on a Nissan Altima? Replace engine air filter; Inspect drive belt, CVT fluid condition. ### What is due at 60,000 miles on a Nissan Altima? Repeat 30,000-mile services; Inspect EVAP vapor lines, fuel lines. ### Does severe service change the schedule for a Nissan Altima? Schedule 1 (5,000-mile oil changes) applies to most drivers; some dealer guides quote 7,500-10,000 mi for gentle highway use with synthetic. Most shops recommend an NS-3 CVT drain & fill every 30,000-60,000 mi even though Nissan lists it as inspect-only. ## Sources - [Nissan USA Newsroom, 2019 Altima specifications (oil capacities, weights, fuel tank)](https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/release-215892633e2d484998bf260cfe01349c-2019-nissan-altima-specifications) - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2019 Altima 2.5L PR25DD (0W-20, 5.4 qt, drain plug 22-29 ft-lbs)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2019/nissan-datsun/altima/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-pr25dd-d/) - [NHTSA recall 25V-437, VC-Turbo engine bearings](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V437-0139.pdf) - [NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2019 Nissan Altima (18V-922, 19V-235, 19V-316, 19V-654, 23V-628)](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=nissan&model=altima&modelYear=2019) - [Nissan parts, 16546-6CA0A engine air filter fitment (2019-2025 Altima)](https://nissan.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/nissan-air-filter-165466ca0a) - [Nissan parts, 22401-6LD1C spark plug (2019-2025)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-spark-plug-224016ld1c) - [TirePressure.org, 2019 Nissan Altima placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/nissan/altima/2019) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2019 Nissan Altima EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2019_Nissan_Altima.shtml) - [Cars.com, Nissan drops VC-Turbo from 2025 Altima](https://www.cars.com/articles/nissan-axes-turbocharged-engine-from-2025-altima-adds-sv-special-edition-488081/) - [Goodyear tire lookup, 2019 Altima OE sizes by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Nissan/Altima/2019) ## Find your exact Altima - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012) More Nissan Altima guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/fluids) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.