2.5L I4 (PR25DD, direct injection)
- Oil viscosity
- 0W-20
- Oil capacity
- 5.4 qt with filter
- Oil spec
- API SN or later
- Timing drive
- Chain, no scheduled service
- Spark plugs
- Iridium
- Coolant
- Nissan Long Life (blue)
L34 (2019 to present)
2019 Nissan Altima Maintenance Schedule
Enter the current mileage to see what needs attention, then use the milestones below to plan the work ahead.
Review status Aug 11, 2026 Verification against the printed manual in progress
BodySedan
DriveFWD / AWD
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Rear differential fluid | Inspect | 15,000 mi / 12 mo | Same | $70 to $140 | Moderate |
| Suspension and steering inspection | Inspect | 15,000 mi / 12 mo | Same | Up to $90 | Light |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
2.0L I4 VC-Turbo (KR20DDET)
- Oil viscosity
- 0W-20
- Oil capacity
- 5 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 215/60R16215/55R17235/40R19
03 / The year in context
What this schedule asks of you
The 2019 Altima opened the L34 generation with a direct-injected 2.5L, the novel VC-Turbo above it, optional AWD, and the Xtronic CVT across the range. The two-chart Nissan system continues, with Schedule 2 as the normal column on this page and Schedule 1 as severe.
New hardware sets the tone for this year. The variable compression mechanism in the VC-Turbo is genuinely new to mass production, which argues for the conservative side of every fluid interval, and the direct-injection fueling on both engines makes oil quality matter more than it did on the port-injected L33.
The CVT remains the known quantity: treat fluid changes as routine maintenance rather than optional, and the transmission generally cooperates. First-year caution plus recall checks by VIN round out the ownership picture.
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.
Check severe-use timing04 / Worth knowing
Before you book service
- 01
The VC-Turbo varies its own compression ratio, a first in production. It runs best on premium fuel and has little long-term field history at these years; conservative oil intervals are the sensible hedge on novel hardware.
- 02
AWD arrived with this generation, paired only with the 2.5L. AWD cars add a rear coupling and differential worth a fluid look by 60,000 miles.
- 03
Both engines are direct injected; a rough cold idle creeping in over tens of thousands of miles is usually intake-valve deposits, a known direct-injection trait rather than a defect.
- 04
The CVT discipline from earlier Altimas carries over unchanged: NS-3 fluid on a firm 30,000 to 60,000-mile habit.
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
2019 Altima service answers
01 How often does a 2019 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 2019 Nissan Altima have a timing belt or a timing chain?
Every available engine, the 2.5L I4 (PR25DD, direct injection) and the 2.0L I4 VC-Turbo (KR20DDET), uses a timing chain. There is no scheduled timing belt replacement.
03 What oil does the 2019 Nissan Altima take, and how much?
2.5L I4 (PR25DD, direct injection): 0W-20, 5.4 quarts with filter. 2.0L I4 VC-Turbo (KR20DDET): 0W-20, 5 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 2019 Nissan Altima?
The schedule calls for spark plugs every 105,000 miles.
05 Does the 2019 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 2019 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 extra maintenance does the AWD Altima need?
The driveline adds its own fluids: differential gear oil and, where fitted, transfer case fluid. They are inexpensive services with long intervals under normal use, and much shorter ones under towing or off-road duty. The schedule table lists each with its interval.
08 What counts as severe service for the 2019 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
- 2019 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual, maintenance section Accessed 2026-08-11
- 2019 Nissan Service and Maintenance Guide Accessed 2026-08-11
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