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2008 Nissan Altima transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs

GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2008 Nissan Altima (2.5L 4-cyl) uses the RE0F10A CVT transmission, which holds 8.8 quarts of fluid as a total fill. Other engines on this year hold 4.3 to 10.8 quarts - see the table.

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Key takeaways

  • Transmission: RE0F10A CVT transmission, 8.8 qt total fill.
  • Total fill is the whole system; a drain-and-refill takes a third to half.
  • Brake fluid grade: read it off the reservoir cap.
  • Fluid specification is not named by the source - use the owner's manual.
2008 Nissan Altima fluids by engine
EngineTransmissionTotal fillFluid specBrake fluidGear oil
2.5L 4-cylRE0F10A CVT8.8 qtper owner's manualsee reservoir cap-
2.5L 4-cylRE0F01H CVT4.3 qtper owner's manualsee reservoir cap-
3.5L 6-cylRE0F09B CVT10.8 qtper owner's manualsee reservoir cap-

Fluids for the 2008 Nissan Altima

Buy fluid that states the specification your manual names. Multi-vehicle fluids list the specs they meet on the back label - if yours is not listed, it is the wrong bottle.

CVT fluidYou need about 9 quarts for a full fillShop fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluidA quart covers a full flushShop brake fluid Fluid transfer pumpMost modern transmissions have no dipstick tube - you fill from belowShop pumps

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Source: World's Best Oil (AMSOIL dealer cross-reference). Capacities are total system fills; a drain-and-refill takes less. Where no fluid specification is shown, the source lists only a catalog code, so use the specification printed in your owner's manual - the wrong transmission fluid damages a transmission.