Question 1

Does the Nissan Altima have one maintenance schedule for all years?

Accepted Answer

No - it splits by generation and, from 2019 on, by engine. The 5th-gen L33 (2013-2018, QR25DE four-cylinder or VQ35DE V6) and the 6th-gen L34 (2019-2026, PR25DD four-cylinder, plus the KR20DDET 2.0L VC-Turbo through 2024 only) share the same Xtronic CVT and CVT fluid spec, but different oil types, capacities, and change intervals.

Question 2

What CVT fluid does every Nissan Altima need?

Accepted Answer

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3, with no substitutes, across every model year from 2013 to 2026.

Question 3

Is the 60,000-mile VC-Turbo spark plug interval real?

Accepted Answer

No. Nissan's own STANDARD MAINTENANCE tables list a 105,000-mile spark plug interval for the KR20DDET VC-Turbo - the same as every other Altima engine.

Nissan Altima Maintenance Schedule (2013-2026): OEM Intervals by Generation

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