I started doing my own oil changes after the first was done by my local Nissan dealership here in Austin, Tx. When it was time for my Armada's 2nd oil change I went to the dealership to get some crush washers and while I was there I asked how much oil the Armada takes and the nissan service guy told me about 6 1/2 quarts. So that is the number of quarts I been putting and I never questioned the austin nissan service guy because after every oil change I did, I would verify the oil level on the dip stick about an hour after I had changed the oil. Now on my last oil change I was back home where we originally bought our Armada and since we still had a free oil coupon from the dealer we had the oil change done by the dealer. But what through me off was when I asked how much extra was it going to cost me if for synthetic oil. Service guy said since Armada's need about 8 quarts it was going to be so much extra. Now which nissan service guy is right? The one from Austin that first told me it takes about 6 1/5 quarts or the one from back home?

I appreciate if you all can get me straight with this?

6.5 qt is about right. My Titan use 7 which put my oil level at a little above halfway mark between Low and High on the dip stick. 8 would be too much IMO.

6.5 (6 - 1/2) is the standard.

With a new filter 6.5 quarts will fill half way between the L and H marks. That is what Nissan does. 7 quarts will fill it to the H mark. You should never fill over the H mark; that will cause more harm than the engine being filled to just the L mark.

FYI for the guys who wait for hours/all night to let the very last drop of oil drain so they can get nothing but new oil in the engine, don't bother. The Nissan 5.6 actually holds a total of 7.6 qt in a dry, reassembled engine. Therefore there is still OVER a quart of "old" oil in the engine, even after a full oil/filter change.

Anyone that charges you for eight quarts is ripping you off. Six and a half quarts is correct. Let them charge you for seven but raise cain about eight - that is fraud. Ask him to show you the service manual -- that you want a copy of that page. That will shut him up.

I had mine changed at a local shop, and with their filter it took 7.5 using my mobil one oil. I beleive the manual says 7qts

I had mine changed at a local shop, and with their filter it took 7.5 using my mobil one oil. I beleive the manual says 7qts
Nope. The manual says 6 1/2.

I had mine changed at a local shop, and with their filter it took 7.5 using my mobil one oil. I beleive the manual says 7qts
Man that is alot of oil in there.:D

Man that is alot of oil in there.:D
I hope he doesn't bust the seals!

I just put in 7qt and call it a day. It does not read over-full on the dip stick.

What kind of oil do most people use??

What kind of oil do most people use??

Whatever 5w-30, manufacturer recommended:D

What kind of oil do most people use??
Moble1 synthetic baby!

Moble1 synthetic baby!

same here:hi:

Castrol GTX 10W-30 in the winter & 20W-30 in the summer (Anti-sludge) every 3500-4000 miles - too cheap for Mobil1. :)

I wonder what type of oil is used in Alaska around this time of year?

I had mine changed at a local shop, and with their filter it took 7.5 using my mobil one oil. I beleive the manual says 7qts
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Section 9-2 of the manual says with oil filter US Measure 7qt:p

Nope. The manual says 6 1/2.
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Section 9.2 of the owners manual 7qt with oil filter US measure:o

Nope. it indicates (7*) meaning check note 7 at the bottom of the page.. Below is directly from the owners maual section 9-2.
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Engine oil *7
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change 6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt 6.2

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*7: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”

9-2 Technical and consumer information

I wonder what type of oil is used in Alaska around this time of year?
Good question?? 5W-20 I would guess?? Any body from (in) Alaska???

I wonder what type of oil is used in Alaska around this time of year?
Look at this chart:

Yes, based on that, I believe that 5W-30 is the way to go for almost everybody.

I wonder what type of oil is used in Alaska around this time of year?
I'm interested, too. Specifically, in the discussion of mineral vs. synthetic, are there any other factors to consider? Is mineral better for these vehicles in general simply because they're heavy-duty vehicles, or only when towing? Would extra cold, such as Alaska, make a difference in mineral vs. synthetic?

I use Mobil1 5w-30 - just changed it and took a little over 7 quarts to get me to top marker. I actually put 7 in, ran it a while and shut it down - then rechecked - it needed a little bit more to hit top.

I just hit enthusiast level - WOOHOO - holy crap what does a guy need to do to hit hardcore?? Some of you guys must spend a lot of time here :) Carry on!

M4ck posted this originally!

Its done automatically by the site. Here is how they break down.

SHIFT_Lurker 0
SHIFT_Newbie 50
SHIFT_Enthusiast 250
SHIFT_Hardcore 1000

I just hit enthusiast level - WOOHOO - holy crap what does a guy need to do to hit hardcore?? Some of you guys must spend a lot of time here :) Carry on!
congrats, BB! I think it's 250 for hardcore.

edit: DANG IT!!! not only was I beat by the Spyda again....I was wrong too!!!:D
edit #2: wait a minute...I'm not wrong! I don't have 1000 posts yet and I am sooooo Hardcore!!LOL:D

I guess our mods neglected to tell us that the system has changed. AND YOU ARE HARDCORE!

I just hit 100 posts I think so that must be enthusiast level - perhaps 250 is Hardcore - if so - I might be driving a new ride by then - LOL. Excellent work to all you Hardcores out there :)

I put seven in my mada all the time. It always comes short. I have noticed also that you gots to be on the straightest level to check the oil accurately.

I put seven in my mada all the time. It always comes short. I have noticed also that you gots to be on the straightest level to check the oil accurately.
Me too. I'm usually at 7-1/2 quarts after letting the filter fill.

IVE BEEN RUNNIN 3 QUARTS OF COASTAL 99 CENTS A QUART and i put half water in the tank b4 fillup to save gas runs greeeeeat