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2017 Nissan/Datsun Altima
3.5L 6-cyl Engine Code VQ35DE Engine Code VQ35DE
270 bhp. @ 6400 rpm / Torque: 251 ft. lbs. @ 4400 rpm
24 Valves Double Overhead Camshaft Variable Valve Timing
3.5L - V 6-cyl (3498 cc) Code: VQ35DE (Gasoline)
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1

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Product Cross Reference Guide: This product cross reference guide follows recommendations outlined in your owners manual and also reflects periodic service recommendation updates from the original equipment manufacturer for this particular model (2017 Nissan/Datsun Altima with engine code VQ35DE) show example...

For example, the manufacturer may have recommended 5W30 motor oil at the time of production (owners manual) & later revised the recommendation to 5W20. This guide will reflect latest recommendation by the manufacturer for this model. If there are no special instructions from the manufacturer, the owner can choose to follow either one of the recommendation without voiding warranty hide example.

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  1. Engine Oil

    Grade 1  »  API*
    Maximum Performance Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (ASMQT)
    Performance Plus XL 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLZQT)
    Performance OE 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (OEZQT)
    All TEMPS  »  0W-20

  2. Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission, RE0F10H  »  VTF12 [1]

    Synthetic CVT Fluid (CVTQT)

  3. Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid  »  PS024

    No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

  4. Brake Fluid

    Brake Fluid  »  HB

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [2]

  5. Lubricants & Fluids Comments  »  [*]

    [1] Nissan recommends using genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY
    in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-3 may
    damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other
    than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN's New
    Vehicle Warranty.
    [2] Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT 3

  6. Capacities (Drive Train Fluids)

    Engine, with filter  »  4.8 liters [1]
    Cooling System, Initial Fill  »  9.2 liters
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Automatic Transmission, RE0F10H Initial Fill  »  Not Specified
    Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
    speed Sedan RE0F10H  »  8.2 liters
    ANTPC ANT
    Capacities Comments
    [1] After refill check oil level.

  7. Chassis Lubrication

    0 Fittings, 0 Plugs

  8. Torque Specifications

    Oil Drain Plug  »  25 ft/lbs [1]

    Torque Specification Comments
    [1] Install a new washer on the drain bolt.

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  1. Filters: Oil, Air, Cabin, Fuel, Transmission, Hydraulic & Crankcase

    Oil Filter Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter (EA15K12)  
    Oil Filter WIX 51358 Oil Filter  
    Air Filter WIX 46116 Air Filter  

  2. Gasoline Engine Fuel Additives

    Dominator Octane Boost (AOB)
    AOB Dominator Octane Boost (AOB)

    Maximizes power and improves performance in all two-cycle and four-cycle gasoline engines. Reduces engine knock, improves ignition and engine response, helps fuel burn cleaner and inhibits corrosion. Recommended for off-road and racing use. Packag...

    Gasoline Stabilizer (AST)
    AST Gasoline Stabilizer (AST)

    AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer (AST) reduces the oxidation process that occurs when fuel is stored for extended periods, improving performance, extending equipment life and decreasing maintenance expenses. Package sizes include: 16-oz. Bottle ...

    P.I Performance Improver (API)
    API P.I Performance Improver (API)

    P.i. improves fuel mileage an average of 2.3% and up to 5.7%. Reduces emissions such as hydrocarbons (HC) up to 15%, carbon monoxide (CO) up to 26% and nitrous oxides (NOx) up to 17%. Restores power and performance. Reduces the need for costly higher...

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ASM 0W-20 Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil (ASM)

The Top Tier of AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil. AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil delivers extraordinary lubrication in all types of automotive gasoline engines. Engineered for enthusiasts seeking maximum protection and performance. Precision-f...
XLZ 0W-20 Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil (XLZ)

• AMSOIL Extended-Life Synthetic Motor Oil has 37% more cleaning power 1 to help keep your engine running smoother, longer. • Protection Against LSPI • Save Time and Money with up to 20,000 Miles (32,000 km) Of Gu...
OEZ 0W-20 OE Series Synthetic Motor Oil (OEZ)

OE Synthetic Motor Oil is for mechanics and drivers seeking peace of mind protection and exceptional value in synthetic motor oil. It delivers 100 percent synthetic engine protection for advanced automotive technology, including turbochargers and dir...
CVT Synthetic CVT Fluid

CVT's require a unique transmission fluid with specialized frictional characteristics designed to ensure the belt or chain remains in contact with the pulleys without slipping. AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid provides outstanding metal-to-metal frictional...
BFLV DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (BFLV)

*** This item is available for US customers only *** Brake fluid acts as a hydraulic fluid, transferring power and lubricating brake system components while also preventing corrosion. It must contend with extreme heat and the inevitable moi...
ANTPC Passenger Vehicle Antifreeze (ANTPC)

Ethylene Glycol 50/50 Pre-Mix Formulation AMSOIL Passenger Car/Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant provides superior heat transfer and excellent protection against corrosion, freezing and boilover. It provides maximum protection in extreme temper...
ANT Antifreeze and Engine Coolant (ANT)

AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant (ANT) is a low-toxicity propylene glycol antifreeze formulated to provide benefits far beyond those found in today's conventional antifreeze and coolant products. This revolutionary formulation provides maximum antifre...
amsoil oil filter AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters

AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters feature synthetic nanofiber technology for maximum efficiency. Guaranteed for up to 15,000 miles or up to 25,000 miles, depending on application, when used with AMSOIL synthetic motor oil.
wix oil filter WIX Automotive, Light Truck & Racing Oil Filters

WIX Oil filters are made with full metal base plate for superior strength at the double seal & also feature a silicone anti-drainback valve. Glass enhanced media in WIX oil filters offers greater efficiency, capturing more 10 to 12 micron sized particles than other cellulose or synthetic blend medias.
wix air filter WIX Automotive, Light Truck & Racing Air Filters

WIX panel element air filters have a linear path through the filter for low airflow restriction & an exclusive pocket pleat for the filter media. Radial air filters are constructed of mesh screen on the inside wall diameter for element strength and media protection from backfire.

Maintenance Schedule as Provided by OEM Documentation

Distance:
5,000 miles (8,000 km)		 Action:
Rotate/adjust air pressure		 Item:
Wheels & tires		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.35		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A circular frame of hard material that may be solid or partly solid, is capable of turning on an axle, and holds the rubber cushion that contains compressed air.
Distance:
5,000 miles (8,000 km)		 Action:
Change		 Item:
Engine oil		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
5		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A substance that lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine and reduces corrosion and the formation of rust.
Distance:
5,000 miles (8,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Oil filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A cartridge-filled canister placed in an engine's lubricating system to strain dirt and abrasive materials out of the oil.
Distance:
10,000 miles (16,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Brake lines & cables		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.09		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Tubing that carries fluid or cables that are used to mechanically operate a vehicle's brakes.
Distance:
10,000 miles (16,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Brake pads, linings, discs/drums		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: High-friction and heat resistant material that's attached to the brake shoes in a rear drum brake system.
Distance:
10,000 miles (16,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive shaft and boots		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Rubber seals covering the central shaft that the wheels rotate on.
Distance:
10,000 miles (16,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Automatic transmission fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used for lubricating and cooling an automatic transmission.
Distance:
10,000 miles (16,000 km)		 Action:
Check level		 Item:
Manual transmission fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used for lubricating and cooling a manual transmission.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Cabin air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.5		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A filtering system that meters out pollen, road dust and other particles before they can reach the passenger cabin.
Distance:
20,000 miles (32,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Ball joints		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Movable joints in the steering linkage and suspension system of a vehicle that permit rotating movement in any direction between the parts that are joined.
Distance:
20,000 miles (32,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Exhaust system		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A system of tubing that routes exhaust gases from the exhaust manifold to the rear of the car and into the air. The exhaust system includes catalytic converters and mufflers that help reduce air and noise pollution generated by an engine.
Distance:
20,000 miles (32,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Fuel & fuel vapor lines		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Flexible tubing in the fuel delivery and evaporative emissions systems.
Distance:
20,000 miles (32,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Fuel lines & connections		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The tubing and connections that carry fuel through a vehicle.
Distance:
20,000 miles (32,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Steering system		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A vehicle's steering is the collection of components that enable the operator to direct a vehicle in a desired direction.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Suspension		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The assemblage of joints, links and other components between a vehicle and its wheels. The suspension in concert with the wheels and tires is largely responsible for a given vehicle's ride and handling characteristics
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
40,000 miles (64,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
40,000 miles (64,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
5		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
50,000 miles (80,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
70,000 miles (112,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
90,000 miles (144,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
100,000 miles (160,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
105,000 miles (168,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Coolant		 Interval in Month(s):
84		 Labor Units:
0.5		 Parts Units:
1.5		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
105,000 miles (168,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Spark plugs		 Interval in Month(s):
84		 Labor Units:
2.7		 Parts Units:
6		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
110,000 miles (176,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
130,000 miles (208,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
140,000 miles (224,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
150,000 miles (240,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
170,000 miles (272,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Coolant		 Interval in Month(s):
144		 Labor Units:
0.5		 Parts Units:
1.5		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
190,000 miles (304,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive belt(s)		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
255,000 miles (408,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Coolant		 Interval in Month(s):
204		 Labor Units:
0.5		 Parts Units:
1.5		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
330,000 miles (528,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Coolant		 Interval in Month(s):
264		 Labor Units:
0.5		 Parts Units:
1.5		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.

Service Bulletin as Provided by OEM & NHTSA

Sorry no Service Bulletin found for this vehicle

Recall Data Provided by NHTSA

#
1		 Make(s):
NISSAN		 Model(s):
ALTIMA		 Year(s):
2015, 2016, 2017
Manufacturer:
Nissan North America, Inc.		 NHTSA ID:
17V040000		 Recall Date:
January 18th, 2017		 Units Affected:
341,005

Affected Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch.

Summary: Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open. .

Conequence: If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers. .

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on february 16, 2017. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. .

Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

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