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Recommended 2009 Nissan Altima Engine Oil Capacity & Type

Nissan / QR / QR25 / QR25DE
Displacement - 2.5L I-4
Power - 175 hp
Torque - 180 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 4.9 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-30
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 25 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 8.0 quarts
Nissan / VQ / DE series / VQ35DE
Displacement - 3.5L V-6
Power - 250 hp
Torque - 260 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 4.9 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-30
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 25 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 8.7 quarts

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- 40% more protection than industry standards with enhanced anti-wear additives that build a bonus layer of defense between critical moving parts within your engine

- Resist oil breakdown 10X better than industry standards with a combination of premium antioxidants that fight oil breakdown and degradation

- 25% better protection against deposits with extra engine-cleaning detergents

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- Contains synthetic fibers, which help promote clean oil - to support long engine life and performance

- Removes more contaminants than conventional filters

- Reduces resistance to oil flow while improving filter efficiency

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- Compatibility with 2007 - 2013 Altim-a, Compatibility with 2007 - 2011 Sentr-a

- Part Number - 21300JA05A, 21300JA00A

- Please refer to the listing pictures for an accurate description of the parts included in the kit.

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- ADVANCED PROTECTION IN EUROPEAN VEHICLES agains the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits

- EXTRA WEAR PROTECTION vs. industry and OEM standards with advanced anti-wear additives

- SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE FOR EUROPEAN gasoline and diesel engines

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- Contains synthetic fibers, which help promote clean oil - to support long engine life and performance

- Removes more contaminants than conventional filters

- Reduces resistance to oil flow while improving filter efficiency

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- Proven protection for up to 10,000 miles

- Engineered for use with conventional or synthetic motor oil

- A special blend of fibers and resin creates a proprietary filter media that captures 95% of dirt particles that can cause harmful engine wear

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- TOP QUALITY/ GUARANTEED

- Do you want to avoid damage to your vehicle's engine? Replacing the oil filter is even more important than changing the air or fuel filter. This OEM filter will protect your vehicle by keeping harmful...

- As for the DRAIN PLUG CRUSH WASHER GASKET many people take it for granted that aluminum and copper do not need to be replaced. However, they do "harden". Yes, you may be able to reuse the old one 1 or...

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- HIGH FLOW RATES: Designed to provide exceptional flow rates and a consistent flow of oil to your engine

- VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY: Designed to operate with all synthetic, conventional, and blended motor oils

- PROTECT YOUR ENGINE: Pleated synthetic-blend filtration media removes most harmful contaminants

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Changing oil is an important maintenance task for any Nissan Altima vehicle. Oil lubricates and cools the engine, increasing performance and extending its life. The 2009 Nissan Altima oil capacity depends on the specific engine.

However, finding the right oil capacity is only one step of the process. Also pay attention to the recommended oil viscosity and type for your 2009 Nissan Altima as well as the torque required for the oil drain plug.

Browse the charts to determine how much oil your 2009 Nissan Altima takes and check other oil related specifications.