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Nissan Rogue · 2012–2025

Nissan Rogue Oil Type and Capacity

The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.

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Photo: Santeri Viinamäki / CC BY-SA 4.0. Illustrative, not necessarily your model year or trim.

Has the Nissan Rogue oil specification changed by year?

Model yearsViscosityCapacityOEM filterInterval
202120250W-205.4 / 5 qtNissan 15208-65F0E (spin-on)5,000 mi / 6 months (Nissan schedule)
201420200W-204.9 / 4 qtNissan 15208-65F0E (spin-on)5,000 mi / 6 months (Nissan schedule); many owners run 7,500 mi with full synthetic
201220135W-304.9 qtNissan 15208-65F0E (spin-on)5,000 mi / 6 months (Nissan schedule); 3,750 mi under severe service

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 oil on a Nissan Rogue 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 Rogue oil: common questions

How many quarts of oil does a 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 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 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 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 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.

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Find your exact Rogue

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