Nissan Altima coolant capacity
Total cooling-system coolant capacity for the Nissan Altima, by generation and engine, in quarts and liters.
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| Years | Coolant | Buy |
|---|---|---|
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Sources: 2016 Nissan Service and Maintenance Guide (multi-model), 2019 Versa Sedan Owner's Manual. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
| Years | Engine: capacity |
|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl (PR25DD): 8.8 qt (8.3 L) |
| 2020-2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (KR20DDET): 8.7 qt (8.2 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (PR25DD): 8.8 qt (8.3 L) |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (KR20DDET): 8.1 qt (7.7 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (PR25DD): 8.8 qt (8.3 L) |
| 2013-2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl (QR25DE): 8.3 qt (7.9 L) 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 9.7 qt (9.2 L) |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl (QR25DE): 8.1 qt (7.7 L) 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 9.5 qt (9 L) |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl (QR25DE): 8.1 qt (7.7 L) 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid (QR25DE): 8.1 qt (7.7 L) 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 9.5 qt (9 L) |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl (QR25DE): 8.1 qt (7.7 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (QR25DE): 7.6 qt (7.2 L) 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 10.8 qt (10.2 L) |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl (QR25DE): 8 qt (7.6 L) 2.5L 4-cyl (QR25DE): 8.1 qt (7.7 L) 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 8.7 qt (8.2 L) |
| 2007-2008 | 2.5L 4-cyl (QR25DE): 8 qt (7.6 L) 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid (QR25DE): 8 qt (7.6 L) 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 8.7 qt (8.2 L) |
| 2005-2006 | 2.5L 4-cyl (QR25DE): 8 qt (7.6 L) 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 8.7 qt (8.2 L) |
| 2003-2004 | 2.5L 4-cyl (QR25DE): 7.3 qt (6.9 L) 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 7.9 qt (7.5 L) |
| 2002 | 2.5L 4-cyl (QR25DE): 9.5 qt (9 L) 3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 9.5 qt (9 L) |
Capacity is the full cold-fill for the whole system. Top up to the marked level and use the coolant type specified in your owner's manual. Source.