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L33 (2013 to 2018)

2017 Nissan Altima Maintenance Schedule

Enter the current mileage to see what needs attention, then use the milestones below to plan the work ahead.

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Review status Aug 11, 2026 Verification against the printed manual in progress
BodySedan
DriveFWD
TransmissionCVT (Xtronic)
Engines2 available
01 / Full schedule

Service points by mileage

Grouped the way a service booklet reads. Costs are broad national shop ranges; severe use shortens the intervals shown in that column.

7.5K 7,500 miles
Service item Action Normal interval Severe use Shop range DIY
Engine oil Replace 7,500 mi / 12 mo 5,000 mi / 6 mo $65 to $125 Light
Oil filter Replace 7,500 mi / 12 mo 5,000 mi / 6 mo Included in service Light
Tire rotation Rotate Every 7,500 mi 5,000 mi $25 to $60 Light
10K 10,000 miles
Service item Action Normal interval Severe use Shop range DIY
Front brake pads Inspect 10,000 mi / 12 mo Same $150 to $320 Moderate
Rear brake pads Inspect 10,000 mi / 12 mo Same $150 to $320 Moderate
15K 15,000 miles
Service item Action Normal interval Severe use Shop range DIY
Brake lines and hoses Inspect 15,000 mi / 12 mo Same Up to $60 Light
Cabin air filter Replace 15,000 mi / 12 mo Same $45 to $95 Easy
Suspension and steering inspection Inspect 15,000 mi / 12 mo Same Up to $90 Light
30K 30,000 miles
Service item Action Normal interval Severe use Shop range DIY
Engine air filter Replace Every 30,000 mi 15,000 mi $35 to $75 Easy
Shocks and struts Inspect Every 30,000 mi Same $600 to $1400 Involved
60K 60,000 miles
Service item Action Normal interval Severe use Shop range DIY
CVT fluid Replace Every 60,000 mi 30,000 mi $160 to $340 Moderate
Serpentine belt Inspect First at 60,000 mi, then every 15,000 mi Same $90 to $200 Light
105K 105,000 miles
Service item Action Normal interval Severe use Shop range DIY
Engine coolant Replace First at 105,000 mi, then every 75,000 mi Same $130 to $260 Moderate
Spark plugs Replace Every 105,000 mi Same $150 to $420 Moderate
TIME Calendar based
Service item Action Normal interval Severe use Shop range DIY
Battery Test Every 12 mo Same $160 to $320 Light
Battery terminal cleaning Clean Every 12 mo Same Up to $40 Easy
Brake fluid Flush Every 24 mo 12 mo $90 to $160 Moderate
Tire pressure Inspect Every 1 mo Same Up to $10 Easy
Washer fluid Inspect Every 1 mo Same Up to $10 Easy
Wiper blades Inspect Every 6 mo Same $30 to $80 Easy

Time limits still apply when you drive fewer miles than the interval. Calendar-based items are listed in their own group above.

02 / Engine and fluids

The specs people need at the parts counter

Confirm the engine before buying fluids, filters, or ignition parts. Capacities and specs differ between them.

2.5L I4 (QR25DE)

Oil viscosity
0W-20
Oil capacity
4.9 qt with filter
Oil spec
API SN or later
Timing drive
Chain, no scheduled service
Spark plugs
Iridium
Coolant
Nissan Long Life (blue)

3.5L V6 (VQ35DE)

Oil viscosity
5W-30
Oil capacity
5.1 qt with filter
Oil spec
API SN or later
Timing drive
Chain, no scheduled service
Spark plugs
Iridium
Coolant
Nissan Long Life (blue)

Common tire sizes 215/60R16215/55R17235/45R18

03 / The year in context

What this schedule asks of you

The 2017 Altima runs the L33 generation with a 2.5L four or 3.5L V6, both through the Xtronic CVT. Nissan publishes two maintenance charts and this page maps them directly: the gentler Schedule 2 as normal and the demanding Schedule 1 as severe. Most mixed suburban driving honestly belongs on Schedule 1.

The CVT deserves the attention this page gives it. The transmission is sensitive to fluid condition, repairs are priced like engines, and the fluid itself is a routine service. Owners who change NS-3 on a disciplined habit generally avoid the failures that built the reputation of this transmission.

Beyond the CVT the car is inexpensive: chain-driven engines, 105,000-mile plugs and first coolant, and commodity filters. The V6 adds displacement and a quart of capacity but shares every interval.

SEV

Shorter intervals

Do you use the severe schedule?

Frequent short trips, towing, dusty roads, extreme temperatures, and long idling shorten the intervals. The severe column in the table above shows by how much; the toggle in the mileage check applies it.

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04 / Worth knowing

Before you book service

  • 01

    Every L33 Altima uses the Xtronic CVT, and this CVT family is the defining reliability question of the car. Fresh NS-3 fluid on a 30,000 to 60,000-mile habit is the single most valuable line on this schedule.

  • 02

    The four-cylinder takes 0W-20 while the V6 stays on 5W-30; capacities differ too, so the engine matters at checkout.

  • 03

    Both engines are chain driven. There is no timing belt line at any mileage.

  • 04

    The Nissan brake fluid chart is unusually short at roughly two years; following it protects the ABS actuator, which is not a cheap part.

05 / Cost outlook

What routine service may cost

Estimated from this schedule over five years or 60,000 miles of normal driving. Parts, labor rates, location, and condition all move the total; treat these as planning figures.

5 years / 60K at a shop $1,300 to $2,850 Independent shop rates
DIY parts estimate $440 to $1,200 Routine items only

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08 / Common questions

2017 Altima service answers

01 How often does a 2017 Nissan Altima need an oil change?

The published interval is every 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. Under severe conditions such as short trips, towing, dust, or extreme temperatures, the interval drops to 5,000 miles.

02 Does the 2017 Nissan Altima have a timing belt or a timing chain?

Every available engine, the 2.5L I4 (QR25DE) and the 3.5L V6 (VQ35DE), uses a timing chain. There is no scheduled timing belt replacement.

03 What oil does the 2017 Nissan Altima take, and how much?

2.5L I4 (QR25DE): 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter. 3.5L V6 (VQ35DE): 5W-30, 5.1 quarts with filter. Confirm the grade printed in the owner's manual before buying.

04 When do the spark plugs need to be replaced on a 2017 Nissan Altima?

The schedule calls for spark plugs every 105,000 miles.

05 Does the 2017 Nissan Altima ever need CVT fluid changes?

Plan on CVT fluid every 60,000 miles, or 30,000 miles under severe use. Use NS-3 fluid only. Given the repair costs of this CVT family, treating 30,000 to 60,000 miles as a firm habit is the cheapest reliability upgrade available.

06 When does the 2017 Nissan Altima need a coolant change?

Engine coolant is first due at 105,000 miles, then every 75,000 miles. The specified coolant is Nissan Long Life (blue).

07 What counts as severe service for the 2017 Nissan Altima?

Repeated trips under about five miles, extended idling, stop-and-go traffic in heat, dusty or gravel roads, towing, and sustained sub-freezing starts. If a few of those describe a typical week, use the severe column in the table above; most manufacturers write their fine print around exactly that kind of driving.

09 / Sources

Where this schedule came from

  1. 2017 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual, maintenance section Accessed 2026-08-11
  2. 2017 Nissan Service and Maintenance Guide Accessed 2026-08-11

Reference only. Confirm the schedule for your exact vehicle in the owner's manual. This site is not affiliated with Nissan or any manufacturer.

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