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Recommended 2010 Nissan Xterra Engine Oil Capacity & Type

Nissan / VQ / DE series / VQ40DE
Displacement - 4.0L V-6
Power - 270 hp
Torque - 285 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 5.4 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-30
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 27 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 10.8 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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- Helps protect against engine wear by screening out abrasives, such as carbon, sand, dust and bits of metal before they can get into your oil

- Pressure-relief valves help minimize the chance of contaminated oil circulating back into the engine

- Pressure-relief valves also help maintain the supply of oil to the engine under extreme cold conditions or if the filter gets clogged

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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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- ENHANCED MAXLIFE TECHNOLOGY PREVENTS engine breakdown in extreme conditions with 50% better wear protection than the industry standard

- TREAT AND PREVENT LEAKS with premium seal conditioners to keep oil out of places it shouldn’t be

- 25% EXTRA DEFENSE AGAINST DEPOSITS, sludge, corrosion and rust via interior-cleansing detergents

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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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- 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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- Product Type : Auto Accessory

- Package Dimensions : 8.6"L X 9.6"Wx7.5"H

- Package Quantity :1

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- EASY INSTALLATION: Engine oil filter comes with Suregrip non-slip surface making it easy to remove and implement your filter without slippery mess ups. Perfect for the DIYer like yourself, just screw...

- DURABLE DUAL LAYER: Compare to standard oil filters, FRAM Ultra Synthetic provides 99%+ filtration efficiency with pleated media that entraps all kinds of dirt and exhaust for a cleaner output.

- SUPERIOR ENGINE PROTECTION: FRAM car oil filter is composed of a slick silicone anti-drainback valve, delivering superior start-up engine protection with up to 3X the hot oil resistance. Keep your fil...

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Changing oil is an important maintenance task for any Nissan Xterra vehicle. Oil lubricates and cools the engine, increasing performance and extending its life. The 2010 Nissan Xterra 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 2010 Nissan Xterra as well as the torque required for the oil drain plug.

Browse the charts to determine how much oil your 2010 Nissan Xterra takes and check other oil related specifications.