Quick answer: the 2016–2024 Nissan Titan and Titan XD gasoline 5.6L V8 (VK56VD) take 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) of oil with a filter change and 6-1/2 qt (6.2 L) without. Nissan recommends Genuine Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20.
| Engine | Oil capacity (with filter) | Without filter | Oil type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L V8 (VK56VD) | 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) | 6-1/2 US qt (6.2 L) | 0W-20 |
Gas and diesel are different. The 5.6L gasoline V8 takes 0W-20 (the 2016 manual also allows 5W-30 conventional oil). The 2016–2019 Titan XD Cummins 5.0L diesel uses SAE 10W-30 diesel oil, with capacities in the separate Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
Oil capacity by year
| Model year | With filter (5.6L) | Oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2019 | 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2022 | 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2023 | 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2024 | 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) | 0W-20 |
We read the “Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities” tables of the 2016–2024 owner’s manuals.
Recommended oil type
5.6L V8: SAE 0W-20 (Genuine Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN, SP from 2022). The 2016 manual allows SAE 5W-30 conventional oil as an alternative.
Cummins 5.0L diesel (Titan XD, 2016–2019): SAE 10W-30 meeting Cummins CES 20081 and API CJ-4; see the Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual for capacity.
How to reset the oil change reminder on the 2016–2024 Nissan Titan and Titan XD
See also: Oil life reset by brand.
Nissan’s owner’s manuals handle the oil reminder from the vehicle information display: open Settings, select Maintenance, then Oil and Filter and reset the reminder. Newer models also have an Oil Control System item that resets the current oil interval; reset it only after an oil change.
Oil change tips
- Buy 7 quarts.
- Add about 6-1/2 quarts, check the dipstick, then top up.
- Nissan lists these as approximate capacities: after refilling, run the engine, turn it off, wait more than 10 minutes and check the level with the dipstick.
Sources and how we checked
All capacities and oil grades on this page come from Nissan’s owner’s manuals, published on Nissan USA’s official manuals site (“Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities”):
- 2016 Titan owner’s manual
- 2017 Titan owner’s manual
- 2018 Titan owner’s manual
- 2019 Titan owner’s manual
- 2020 Titan owner’s manual
- 2021 Titan owner’s manual
- 2022 Titan owner’s manual
- 2023 Titan owner’s manual
- 2024 Titan owner’s manual
If your owner’s manual shows something different, follow your manual and tell us.
Last checked: October 22, 2026.
FAQ
How much oil does a 2016–2024 Nissan Titan take?
6-7/8 US quarts (6.5 L) with a filter change for the 5.6L V8.
What oil does a 2017+ Titan use?
Genuine Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20.
Does the Titan XD take the same oil?
The gasoline XD does (6-7/8 qt of 0W-20); the Cummins diesel uses 10W-30 diesel oil.
How much oil without the filter?
6-1/2 US quarts (6.2 L).
How do I reset the oil light on a Titan?
In the vehicle information display, open Settings, then Maintenance, then Oil and Filter, and reset the reminder.
Older Titan? See the 2013–2015 Nissan Titan oil type and capacity.