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2009 Nissan Frontier oil capacity, type & filter

The 2009 Nissan Frontier oil capacity is 5.3 qt (2.5L 4-Cyl) and 6.7 qt (4.0L V6). All engines use 5W-30 oil.

Match one of 2 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

2.5L 4-Cyl
Capacity 5.3 qt i Based on 1 checked source: Valvoline Product Finder. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K12 Search EA15K12 WIX 51358 Search 51358 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 PRO-TEC PXL51358 Search PXL51358 Purolator L14612 Search L14612

AMSOIL EA15K12 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4.0L V6
Capacity 6.7 qt i Based on 1 checked source: Valvoline Product Finder. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K13 Search EA15K13 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2867 Search PH2867 Purolator L14610 Search L14610

AMSOIL EA15K13 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

6 sources checkedLast checked: 2026-06-25How we verify →

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2009 Nissan Frontier oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

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Source coverage for the 2009 Nissan Frontier

Capacity sources

Supported by Valvoline Product Finder.

Oil type sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup, RockAuto, and Purolator Part Finder.

Source coverage

6 checked source rows for the 2009 Nissan Frontier.

Before ordering for this 2009 Nissan Frontier

Checkout verification checklist
2.5L 4-Cyl
Capacity
5.3 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K12
4.0L V6
Capacity
6.7 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K13

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-25 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Nissan Frontier oil specs by year

This table includes checked Nissan Frontier model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 5.3 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2024 5.3 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2023 5.3 qt 0W-20 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2867
2022 6.6 qt 0W-20 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2867
2021 5.3 qt 0W-20 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2867
2020 5.3 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2019 5.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L14612
2018 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876
2017 6.7 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K13
2016 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2015 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876
2014 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2013 6.7 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K13
2012 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2011 5.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL51358
2010 5.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2009 Current page 5.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2008 5.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2007 5.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2006 5.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12
2005 5.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K12

How we verified 2009 Nissan Frontier oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-25.

This page checked 6 sources for the 2009 Nissan Frontier. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

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Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 2.5L 4-Cyl capacity and 4.0L V6 capacity. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
6
Last checked
2026-06-25
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Valvoline Product Finder
  • Oil type: AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: AMSOIL Lookup, RockAuto, and Purolator Part Finder
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Oil type, Filter 2026-06-25 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Oil type 2026-06-25 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-25 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-25 Visit brand site
Valvoline Product Finder Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-25 Checked source
Castrol (Olyslager) Oil type 2026-06-25 Visit brand site

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