2021–2025 T33 (3rd generation)
2021–2025 Nissan Rogue Oil Type and Capacity
The 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue takes 0W-20 engine oil, 5.4 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Nissan 15208-65F0E (spin-on). Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents.
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2021–2025 Nissan Rogue 2.5L 4-cylinder (PR25DD, direct injection) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil standard | API SN Plus/SP / ILSAC GF-6A |
| Capacity (with filter) | 5.4 qt / 5.1 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | Nissan 15208-65F0E (spin-on) |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram PH7317 (TG/XG7317), Wix 57356, Mobil 1 M1-110A |
| Change interval | 5,000 mi / 6 months (Nissan schedule) |
| Drain plug torque | 25 ft-lbs |
Note the capacity increase over the old QR25DE, the direct-injected PR25DD takes 5.4 qt with filter, not 4.9. Same spin-on filter as earlier Rogues.
2021–2025 Nissan Rogue 1.5L VC-Turbo 3-cylinder (KR15DDT, variable compression) oil
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil standard | API SP / ILSAC GF-6A, full synthetic required |
| Capacity (with filter) | 5 qt / 4.7 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | Nissan 15208-65F1E (spin-on; supersedes 15208-65F1A/65F1B) |
| Change interval | 5,000 mi / 6 months. Do not stretch intervals on this engine |
| Drain plug torque | 25 ft-lbs |
Oil is this engine's Achilles' heel: the VC-Turbo's variable-compression linkage bearings are the subject of NHTSA recalls 25V-437 and 26V-080, and heat-degraded oil is named in the recall documents as a failure path. Use genuine 0W-20 full synthetic API SP, change it every 5,000 mi, and check the level monthly. Published capacity figures conflict (4.4–5.1 qt across guides; AMSOIL lists 5.0 qt with filter), fill ~4.5 qt, then set the final level on the dipstick. Different oil filter than the 2.5L.
Which Nissan Rogue model years does this cover?
These oil specifications apply to every Nissan Rogue built from 2021 through 2025 — the T33 (3rd generation), compact crossover suv (cmf-cd platform). 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 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue
- 2021Generation launch with the 2.5L PR25DD (181 hp), the only T33 year with the four-cylinder; LED headlights standard on all trims
- 20221.5L KR15DDT VC-Turbo three-cylinder (201 hp / 225 lb-ft) becomes the sole engine; different oil filter (15208-65F1E) and ~5.0 qt capacity vs the 2.5's 5.4 qt
- 2023Rock Creek off-road-flavored trim added (18-in all-terrain tires)
- 2024Facelift: refreshed grille/fascia, available Google built-in 12.3-in infotainment
- 2025Carryover; 2023–2025 1.5T cars swept into engine recall 26V-080 (ECM update + oil pan debris inspection). A Rogue Plug-in Hybrid (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV-based) arrives as a separate 2026 variant.
2021–2025 Nissan Rogue oil: common questions
How many quarts of oil does a 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue take?
- It depends on the engine. The 2.5L 4-cylinder (PR25DD, direct injection) takes 5.4 quarts; The 1.5L VC-Turbo 3-cylinder (KR15DDT, variable compression) takes 5 quarts, all figures include a new filter.
What kind of oil does a 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue take?
- 0W-20 meeting API SN Plus/SP / ILSAC GF-6A, full synthetic (required, not merely recommended). Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above.
Can you use a different viscosity in a 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue?
- The factory specification is 0W-20 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice.
How often does a 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue need an oil change?
- 5,000 mi / 6 months (Nissan schedule). Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval.
What oil filter does a 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue take?
- The OEM filter is Nissan 15208-65F0E (spin-on). Common equivalents: Fram PH7317 (TG/XG7317), Wix 57356, Mobil 1 M1-110A. Torque the drain plug to 25 lb-ft. An overtightened plug strips an aluminium pan.
Sources
- Nissan USA Newsroom, 2021 Rogue press kit (181-hp 2.5L, LED headlights standard)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2021 Rogue 2.5L PR25DD (0W-20, 5.4 qt) and 2023 Rogue 1.5L KR15DDT (0W-20, 5 qt)
- Nissan Parts, 15208-65F1E oil filter (2022+ Rogue 1.5L)
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 25V-437, VC-Turbo engine bearing failure
- NHTSA recall 26V-080, 2023–2025 Rogue 1.5L VC-Turbo oil breakdown/bearing seizure (expands 25V-437)
- NHTSA recall 26V-081, 2024–2025 Rogue electronic throttle body gears
- NHTSA recall 21V-957, 2021 Rogue fuel pump
- Car and Driver, Nissan recalls 444K vehicles for VC-Turbo engine failure (incl. investigation closure update)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2021 and 2022 Nissan Rogue EPA ratings
- Wheel-Size.com, 2022 Nissan Rogue OE fitments (235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19)
- Hove Nissan, 2021 Rogue towing capacity (1,350 lb)