---
title: "2012-2013 Nissan Rogue Specs"
description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2012-2013 Nissan Rogue, the S35 (1st generation), plus what changed year to year."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2013 Nissan Rogue Specifications

Every maintenance specification shared across the 2012-2013 Nissan Rogue: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the S35 (1st generation), Compact crossover SUV.

## Quick facts

| Quick fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Engine oil | 5W-30, 4.9 qt |
| Battery | Group 35, 550 CCA |
| Tire size | 215/70R16 (base trim) |
| Wiper blades | 26" / 14" / 12" rear |
| Cabin filter | Nissan 27277-JM01A |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 (Intelligent Key); early basic flip-key remotes may use CR2025. Check the old battery |

## 2012-2013 Nissan Rogue maintenance guides

### Oil & filter

Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/oil).

### Battery

BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/battery).

### Tires & wheels

Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/tires).

### Wiper blades

Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/wipers).

### Air & cabin filters

Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/filters).

### Bulbs

Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/bulbs).

### Fluids

Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/fluids).

### Service schedule

What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/service-schedule).

### Problems & reliability

Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/common-problems).

### Oil light reset

Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/oil-reset).

### Key fob battery

Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/key-fob-battery).

### Specs

Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/specs).

## Which engines came in the 2012-2013 Nissan Rogue?

| Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder (QR25DE) | 2012-2013 | S, SV, SL (all trims; FWD or AWD) | 5W-30 | 4.9 qt |

## Year-by-year changes

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Carryover year; trim ladder simplified to S, SV, and SV with SL package |
| 2013 | Final year of regular first-generation sales; Special Edition package added |
| 2014-2015 | Sold alongside the new T32 as the budget 'Rogue Select', S trim only, 16-in steel wheels (215/70R16), same QR25DE/CVT powertrain. All S35 parts data on this page applies to Rogue Select. |

## Model years in this generation

- [2012 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012)
- [2013 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2013)

For the full nameplate history, see the [Nissan Rogue guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue).

## Sources

- [AMSOIL lookup, 2013 Nissan Rogue 2.5L QR25DE (5W-30, 4.9 qt, 25 ft-lb plug)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/nissan-datsun/rogue/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-qr25de-e/)
- [Nissan Parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter fitment (Rogue 2008-2020)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e)
- [NHTSA recall 15V-032, harness connector corrosion, 2008-2013 Rogue / 2014 Rogue Select](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V032000)
- [NHTSA recall 12V-068, TPMS not activated, 2012 Murano/Rogue](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V068000)
- [Wheel-Size.com, 2013 Nissan Rogue OE fitments (215/70R16, 225/60R17, 225/55R18, 33 psi)](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/nissan/rogue/2013/)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Nissan Rogue EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Nissan_Rogue.shtml)
- [Nissan USA Newsroom, 2014 Rogue Select press kit (16-in wheels, 215/70R16)](https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/release-1d52349192bd42288253a2b796efa416-us-2014-nissan-rogue-select-press-kit)
- [Edmunds forums, Nissan CVT warranty extension to 10 yr/120k (2003-2010 CVT vehicles)](https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/12336/nissan/rogue/nissan-cvt-warranty-extended-for-10y-120k-miles)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.