What kind of oil should you use in a 1997 Nissan Altima?

Answer 1

5W-30 is the preferred Oil.

Synthetic or Conventional is your choice.

If you have no major engine oil leaks and the engine is in good condition then consider using a Quality Synthetic like Amsoil.

If the engine leaks oil then have it fixed first.

Till then I would recommend using Castrol GTX 5W-30.

FILTERS

Amsoil Ea Oil Filter.........EAO38

Wix Oil Filter.........51361

Amsoil Ea Air Filter.........EAA74

Wix Air Filter.........46116

Wix Fuel Filter.......33023

Wix Trans Filter.....58602

LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS

Engine Oil

Grade 1......API*

SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Signature Series Oil

SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil

SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil

Above 0

Answer 2

5W-30 is the preferred Oil.

Synthetic or Conventional is your choice.

If you have no major engine oil leaks and the engine is in good condition then consider using a Quality Synthetic like Amsoil.

If the engine leaks oil then have it fixed first.

Till then I would recommend using Castrol GTX 5W-30.

FILTERS

Amsoil Ea Oil Filter.........EAO38

Wix Oil Filter.........51361

Amsoil Ea Air Filter.........EAA74

Wix Air Filter.........46116

Wix Fuel Filter.......33023

Wix Trans Filter.....58602

LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS

Engine Oil

Grade 1......API*

SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Signature Series Oil

SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil

SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil

Above 0°F......10W-30

All Temps......5W-30 [1]

Manual Transmission,.....GL-4

Below 38°C......75W-90, 80W-90

Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90

Manual Transmission,.....GL-4

Below 29°C......80W

Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90

Manual Transmission,.....GL-4

Above 10°C......140

Manual Transmission,.....GL-4

-12 To 29°C......85W

Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90

Manual Transmission,.....GL-4

-1 To 38°C......90

Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90

Manual Transmission,.....GL-4

Below 10°C......75W

Automatic Transmission,RE4F04B.....AF3 [2]

Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid

Torque-Driveâ„¢ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)

Fluids

Power Steering Fluid.....AF3

Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid

Torque-Driveâ„¢ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)

Brake Fluid.....HB

Clutch Fluid.....HB

Power Steering Fluid.....AF2

Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid

Torque-Driveâ„¢ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)

Brake Fluid.....HB

Clutch Fluid.....HB

1. SAE 5W-30 is preferred.

2. Continental USA & Alaska use Nissan Matic D. CAN use

Nissan ATF. DEXRON-III/MERCON may be used as alternative.

CAPACITIES

Engine, with filter..........4.1 quarts[1]

Cooling System, Initial Fill..........8.5 quarts

AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant

Automatic Transmission, Total Fill..........10.0 quarts

Manual Transmission, RS5F50A..........9.5 pints[2]

Manual Transmission, RS5F50V..........9.1 pints[3]

1. After refill check oil level.

2. Capacity varies FM 4.5L to 4.8L

3. Capacity varies FM 4.3L to 4.5L

TORQUES

Oil Drain Plug.....22-29 ft-lbs

Manual Transmission

Fill Plug.....18-25 ft-lbs

Drain Plug.....14-22 ft-lbs

Hope This Helps.