Infiniti oil and fluids

What oil does an Infiniti take?

The oil each Infiniti engine takes and how many quarts an oil change with filter needs, for 18 engines — from Infiniti's own US owner's manuals where they're published, each with its source. Look your car up by VIN for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.

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2.0 KR20DDET VC-Turbo I4 (QX50 / QX55) · 2019 on

Engine oil: API SN · 5W-30(2019–2019 · QX50 (2019)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'Nissan Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN' recommended, or an equivalent of the same grade and viscosity.
Engine oil: ILSAC GF-5 / API SN · 5W-30(2020–2020 · QX50 (2020)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'NISSAN Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN' (or equivalent) recommended; otherwise a synthetic SAE 5W-30 GF-5 SN oil.
Engine oil: ILSAC GF-6 / API SP · 0W-20(2023–2023 · QX55 (2023)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP' (or equivalent) recommended; otherwise a synthetic 0W-20 GF-6 SP oil. The recommended grade changed from Ester 5W-30 (2019-2020 QX50) to 0W-20 (2023 QX55); 2021-2022 manuals were not opened.
Oil change with filter: 5 quarts (4.7 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Same figure in the 2019 and 2020 QX50 and 2023 QX55 manuals. Printed as 5 qt / 4.7 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: QX50 (2019-), QX55 (2022-)

2.0 KR20DDET VC-Turbo I4 (QX60 MY2025-) · 2025 on

Engine oil: ILSAC GF-6A / API SP · 0W-20(2025–2025); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP' (or equivalent) recommended; otherwise a synthetic 0W-20 GF-6A SP oil.
Oil change with filter: 5 quarts (4.7 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 5 qt / 4.7 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: QX60 (2025-)

2.0 turbo I4 (QX30) · 2017–2019

Engine oil: MB 229.5 · 0W-30(2018–2018); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Engine oil meeting specification MB229.5, viscosity SAE 0W-30 or equivalent.' Alternatives meeting MB229.5: SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40.
Oil change with filter: 6 quarts (5.6 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 'Drain and refill with oil filter change: 5.6 L / 6 qt'. Printed as 6 qt / 5.6 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine INFINITI Engine Coolant (BASF Glysantin G40)(7.6 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine INFINITI Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality — BASF Glysantin G40', to avoid aluminum corrosion. Capacity with reservoir printed as 7.6.
Brake fluid: DOT 4+ · Genuine INFINITI brake fluid DOT4+; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine INFINITI brake fluid DOT4+ or equivalent. Never mix different types of fluids.'

Used in: QX30 (2017-2019)

2.0t turbo I4 (Q50 / Q60 MY2017-2019) · 2017–2019

Engine oil: MB 229.5 · 0W-30(2017–2018 · Q50 2.0t (2017, 2018)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Engine oil meeting specification MB229.5, viscosity SAE 0W-30 or equivalent.' Alternatives meeting MB229.5: SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40.
Oil change with filter: 6.63 quarts (6.3 liters)(2WD); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 6-5/8 qt / 6.3 L (with oil filter change).
Oil change with filter: 7 quarts (6.6 liters)(AWD); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 7 qt / 6.6 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: BASF Glysantin G48(9 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 2.0L turbo models: 'Use BASF Glysantin G48 or equivalent in its quality' to avoid possible aluminum corrosion in the engine cooling system (not the NISSAN blue coolant). Capacity with reservoir printed as 9.0 L.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: Q50 2.0t (2017-2019), Q60 2.0t (2017-2018)

2.0t turbo I4 (Q50 MY2016) · 2016–2016

Engine oil: MB 229.5 · 0W-30(2016–2016); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Engine oil meeting specification MB229.5, viscosity SAE 0W-30 or equivalent.' Alternatives meeting MB229.5: SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40.
Oil change with filter: 6.63 quarts (6.3 liters)(2WD); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 6-5/8 qt / 6.3 L (with oil filter change).
Oil change with filter: 7 quarts (6.6 liters)(AWD); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 7 qt / 6.6 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: BASF Glysantin G48(9 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 2.0L turbo models: 'Use BASF Glysantin G48 or equivalent in its quality' to avoid possible aluminum corrosion in the engine cooling system (not the NISSAN blue coolant). Capacity with reservoir printed as 9.0 L.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: Q50 2.0t (2016)

2.5 QR25DER supercharged I4 hybrid · 2014–2017

Engine oil: API Certification Mark · 0W-20(2016–2016 · Murano Hybrid (2016)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE 0W-20; SAE 5W-30 conventional permitted as an alternative.
Oil change with filter: 6.13 quarts (5.8 liters)(Murano Hybrid); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 6-1/8 qt / 5.8 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: Pathfinder Hybrid (2014), Murano Hybrid (2016-2017), INFINITI QX60 Hybrid (2014-2017)Shared engine — also sold as Nissan

3.0 VR30DDTT twin-turbo V6 (Q50 / Q60 MY2017-2024) · 2017–2024

Engine oil: API SN · 0W-20(2017–2018 · Q50 (2017, 2018)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN' recommended, or an equivalent of the same grade and viscosity.
Engine oil: ILSAC GF-5 / API SN · 0W-20(2020–2020 · Q50 (2020)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN' (or equivalent) recommended; otherwise a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN oil.
Engine oil: ILSAC GF-6 / API SP · 0W-20(2022–2022 · Q50 (2022)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP' (or equivalent) recommended; otherwise a synthetic 0W-20 GF-6 SP oil.
Oil change with filter: 5.13 quarts (4.8 liters)(2WD (2017-2018 manuals)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 5-1/8 qt / 4.8 L (with oil filter change).
Oil change with filter: 5.75 quarts (5.4 liters)(AWD (2017-2018 manuals)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 5-3/4 qt / 5.4 L (with oil filter change).
Oil change with filter: 5.63 quarts (5.3 liters)(2WD (2020-2022 manuals)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; The 2020 and 2022 Q50 manuals print 5.3 L, where the 2016-2018 manuals printed 4.8 L for the same engine. Printed as 5-5/8 qt / 5.3 L (with oil filter change).
Oil change with filter: 6.25 quarts (5.9 liters)(AWD (2020-2022 manuals)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; The 2020 and 2022 Q50 manuals print 5.9 L, where the 2016-2018 manuals printed 5.4 L. Printed as 6-1/4 qt / 5.9 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: Q50 3.0t / Red Sport 400 (2017-2024), Q60 3.0t / Red Sport 400 (2017-2022)

3.0 VR30DDTT twin-turbo V6 (Q50 MY2016) · 2016–2016

Engine oil: API Certification Mark · 0W-20(2016–2016); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine NISSAN motor oil or equivalent with API Certification Mark, SAE Viscosity 0W-20; SAE 5W-30 conventional permitted as an alternative.
Oil change with filter: 5.13 quarts (4.8 liters)(2WD); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 5-1/8 qt / 4.8 L (with oil filter change).
Oil change with filter: 5.75 quarts (5.4 liters)(AWD); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 5-3/4 qt / 5.4 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: Q50 3.0t / Red Sport 400 (2016)

3.5 VQ35DD V6 (QX60 MY2022-2024) · 2022–2024

Engine oil: ILSAC GF-6 / API SP · 0W-20(2023–2023); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP' (or equivalent) recommended; otherwise a synthetic 0W-20 GF-6 SP oil.
Oil change with filter: 5.13 quarts (4.8 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 5-1/8 qt / 4.8 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: QX60 (2022-2024)

3.5 VQ35DE / VQ35HR V6 (INFINITI MY2012-2013) · 2012–2013

Engine oil: API Certification Mark · 5W-30(2013–2013 · JX35 VQ35DE (2013)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Table: 'Engine oil with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE 5W-30'.
Oil change with filter: 5.13 quarts (4.8 liters)(JX35 (VQ35DE)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 5-1/8 qt / 4.8 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: JX35 (2013, VQ35DE, CVT), EX35 (2012, VQ35HR), FX35 (2012, VQ35HR)

3.5 VQ35DE V6 (QX60 MY2014-2019) · 2014–2019

Engine oil: API Certification Mark · 5W-30(2014–2014); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE 5W-30.
Engine oil: API Certification Mark · 0W-20(2016–2016); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent, Viscosity SAE 0W-20; SAE 5W-30 conventional permitted as an alternative.
Engine oil: API SN · 0W-20(2018–2018); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN' recommended, or an equivalent of the same grade and viscosity.
Oil change with filter: 5.13 quarts (4.8 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Same figure in the 2014, 2016 and 2018 QX60 manuals. Printed as 5-1/8 qt / 4.8 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: QX60 (2014-2019)

3.5 VQ35DE V6 (QX60 MY2020) · 2020–2020

Engine oil: ILSAC GF-5 / API SN · 0W-20(2020–2020); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20' (or equivalent) recommended; otherwise a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN oil.
Oil change with filter: 5.13 quarts (4.8 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 5-1/8 qt / 4.8 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: QX60 (2020)

3.5 VR35DDTT twin-turbo V6 (QX80 MY2025-) · 2025 on

Engine oil: ILSAC GF-6A / API SP · 0W-20(2025–2025); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP' recommended; otherwise a synthetic 0W-20 GF-6A SP oil.
Oil change with filter: 6.38 quarts (6 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 6-3/8 qt / 6 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: QX80 (2025-)

3.7 VQ37VHR V6 (INFINITI MY2012-2013) · 2012–2013

Engine oil: API Certification Mark · 5W-30(2013–2013 · G37 sedan, G37 coupe, M37, FX37 (2013)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Table: 'Engine oil with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE 5W-30'.
Oil change with filter: 5.13 quarts (4.9 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Same figure in the 2013 G Sedan, G Coupe, M and FX manuals. Printed as 5-1/8 qt / 4.9 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: G37 sedan / coupe / convertible (2012-2013), M37 (2012-2013), EX37 (2013), FX37 (2013)

3.7 VQ37VHR V6 (INFINITI MY2014-2019) · 2014–2019

Engine oil: API Certification Mark · 5W-30(2014–2016 · Q50 3.7 (2014), Q70 3.7, QX50, QX70 (2016)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE 5W-30; INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil.
Oil change with filter: 5.13 quarts (4.9 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Same figure in the 2014 Q50 and 2016 Q70, QX50 and QX70 manuals. Printed as 5-1/8 qt / 4.9 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: Q50 3.7 (2014-2015), Q60 3.7 (2014-2015), Q70 / Q70L 3.7 (2014-2019), QX50 3.7 (2014-2017), QX70 3.7 (2014-2017), Q40 (2015)

5.6 VK56VD V8 (INFINITI MY2012-2013) · 2012–2013

Engine oil: API Certification Mark · 5W-30(2013–2013 · QX56, M56 (2013)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Table: 'Engine oil with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE 5W-30'.
Oil change with filter: 6.88 quarts (6.5 liters)(QX56); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 6-7/8 qt / 6.5 L (with oil filter change).
Oil change with filter: 6.38 quarts (6 liters)(M56 2WD); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 6-3/8 qt / 6 L (with oil filter change).
Oil change with filter: 6.5 quarts (6.1 liters)(M56 AWD); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 6-1/2 qt / 6.1 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: QX56 (2012-2013), M56 (2012-2013)

5.6 VK56VD V8 (INFINITI MY2014-2019) · 2014–2019

Engine oil: API Certification Mark · 5W-30(2016–2016 · Q70 5.6 (2016)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE 5W-30; INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil.
Engine oil: API SN · 0W-20(2018–2018 · QX80 (2018)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN' recommended, or an equivalent of the same grade and viscosity.
Oil change with filter: 6.88 quarts (6.5 liters)(QX80); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 6-7/8 qt / 6.5 L (with oil filter change).
Oil change with filter: 6.38 quarts (6 liters)(Q70 2WD); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 6-3/8 qt / 6 L (with oil filter change).
Oil change with filter: 6.5 quarts (6.1 liters)(Q70 AWD); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Printed as 6-1/2 qt / 6.1 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: QX80 (2014-2019), Q70 / Q70L 5.6 (2014-2019)

5.6 VK56VD V8 (QX80 MY2020-2024) · 2020–2024

Engine oil: ILSAC GF-5 / API SN · 0W-20(2020–2020); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN' (or equivalent) recommended; otherwise a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN oil.
Engine oil: ILSAC GF-6 / API SP · 0W-20(2022–2022); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Genuine 'NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP' (or equivalent) recommended; otherwise a synthetic 0W-20 GF-6 SP oil.
Oil change with filter: 6.88 quarts (6.5 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Same figure in the 2020 and 2022 QX80 manuals. Printed as 6-7/8 qt / 6.5 L (with oil filter change).
Coolant: Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), pre-diluted; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked (2013-2026) names 'Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent', except the Mercedes-sourced 2.0 turbo engines (Q50/Q60 2.0t: BASF Glysantin G48; QX30: BASF Glysantin G40), set per engine. Capacity varies by engine and is not recorded here.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid; Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3' in nearly every Nissan and INFINITI US manual checked. Set per engine where a manual differs: Sentra 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid' DOT 3 (2026: DOT 3 or DOT 4); 2024+ Versa and Kicks 'DOT 3 or DOT 4'; GT-R 'Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II'; QX30 'DOT4+'. 370Z NISMO models also use R35 Special II.

Used in: QX80 (2020-2024)

Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a dealer or a parts catalog and haven't been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with your owner's manual or a dealer reading the VIN.

Common questions

What oil does an Infiniti take?

It depends on the engine. Across the 18 Infiniti engines we hold, the grades named are mostly 0W-20, 5W-30, 0W-30, with MB 229.5. Find your engine above, or enter your VIN for the exact match.

How many quarts of oil does an Infiniti take?

Between 5 and 7 quarts for an oil change with filter, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source.

What oil does an Infiniti take?

By engine

2.0 KR20DDET VC-Turbo I4 (QX50 / QX55) · 2019 on

2.0 KR20DDET VC-Turbo I4 (QX60 MY2025-) · 2025 on

2.0 turbo I4 (QX30) · 2017–2019

2.0t turbo I4 (Q50 / Q60 MY2017-2019) · 2017–2019

2.0t turbo I4 (Q50 MY2016) · 2016–2016

2.5 QR25DER supercharged I4 hybrid · 2014–2017

3.0 VR30DDTT twin-turbo V6 (Q50 / Q60 MY2017-2024) · 2017–2024

3.0 VR30DDTT twin-turbo V6 (Q50 MY2016) · 2016–2016

3.5 VQ35DD V6 (QX60 MY2022-2024) · 2022–2024

3.5 VQ35DE / VQ35HR V6 (INFINITI MY2012-2013) · 2012–2013

3.5 VQ35DE V6 (QX60 MY2014-2019) · 2014–2019

3.5 VQ35DE V6 (QX60 MY2020) · 2020–2020

3.5 VR35DDTT twin-turbo V6 (QX80 MY2025-) · 2025 on

3.7 VQ37VHR V6 (INFINITI MY2012-2013) · 2012–2013

3.7 VQ37VHR V6 (INFINITI MY2014-2019) · 2014–2019

5.6 VK56VD V8 (INFINITI MY2012-2013) · 2012–2013

5.6 VK56VD V8 (INFINITI MY2014-2019) · 2014–2019

5.6 VK56VD V8 (QX80 MY2020-2024) · 2020–2024

Common questions

Oil type and capacity by make