OIL RESET HQ

Nissan

Altima

Oil life reset & oil change capacity

Engines covered

2.5L I4 · 3.5L V6 · 2.5L I4 · 3.5L V6 · 2.0L VC-Turbo

Model years

2002–20122013–2026

RESET STEPS

Nissan Pedal Sequence · covers model years 2002–2012

Nissan & Infiniti, roughly 2002–2012

  1. 1

    Turn the ignition to ON/RUN without starting the engine.

  2. 2

    Fully press and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within about 5 seconds.

  3. 3

    Wait for the oil/filter reminder to flash, then turn the ignition OFF.

  4. 4

    Start the engine and confirm the reminder is cleared.

Oil needed for an oil change

4.1–5.1 qt (3.9–4.8 L)

Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.

Type of oil

5W-30

Oil filter part number

Nissan 15208-65F0E · 15208-9E01A

Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.

Where to buy

These open the store's search for that exact part, at the store's listed price. disclosure.

RESET STEPS

Nissan Cluster Menu · covers model years 2013–2026

Nissan & Infiniti, roughly 2013 and newer

  1. 1

    With the vehicle on, use the steering-wheel controls to open the cluster menu.

  2. 2

    Go to MAINTENANCE (or SETTINGS → MAINTENANCE) → OIL & FILTER (or OIL).

  3. 3

    Scroll to RESET, select it, and confirm.

  4. 4

    Start the engine and verify.

Oil needed for an oil change

4.1–5.1 qt (3.9–4.8 L)

Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.

Type of oil

0W-20 full synthetic (VC-Turbo/V6 turbo: 0W-20 or 5W-30)

Oil filter part number

Nissan 15208-65F0E · 15208-9E01A

Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.

Where to buy

These open the store's search for that exact part, at the store's listed price. disclosure.

BEFORE YOU START

  • Only reset the oil life after a real oil and filter change.
  • Warm oil is hot — let the engine cool a few minutes before draining.
  • Reset resets the internal interval timer; it doesn't change what's in the sump.