2011-2017 Nissan Quest C

2011-2017 Nissan Quest Check Engine Oil Level, Add Oil

This guide provides instructions on how to check the engine oil level on Nissan Quest 2011-2017. If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add oil immediately.


Checking the engine oil level on Nissan Quest is easy and takes about five minutes. Applicable to years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

What you will need

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  • Engine Oil Type
    • Full Synthetic 0W-20 Oil
    • Total Capacity: 4.5 QT/4.3L

Procedure

  • Park the Nissan Quest on a level surface and apply the parking brakes.
  • Turn off the engine and wait at least five minutes before you check the engine oil level on your Nissan Quest. This will allow the engine oil to return to the oil pan of your Quest.Nissan Quest how to check engine oil level instructions turn off engine
  • Open the hood of your Nissan Quest by pulling the hood release under the dash.
  • Locate the oil dipstick on your Quest. In the following picture, the oil dipstick has a yellow handle.  nissan quest oil dipstick
  • Remove the dipstick by pulling it up. Wipe the oil off the dipstick. Note the minimum and maximum marks.

  • Fully insert the dipstick into the engine and remove it again. read oil level Nissan Quest 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
  • Pull the dipstick out and check the engine oil level. The level needs to be between the min and max mark. If the engine oil level is below the min mark, you need to add engine oil to your Quest.

  • Locate the oil filler cap. This is where you can add oil to your Nissan Quest. location of oil filler cap used to add engine oil Nissan Quest 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
  • Add only half a quart at a time and check the level again. If the oil level is still under the MIN mark, add more oil to bring the level just below the MAX mark.
  • Add 0.5-1 qt of oil at a time and recheck the oil level. Don’t allow the oil to go over the MAX/FULL mark.
  • We hope you find the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest Check Engine Oil Level, Add Oil guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Nissan.

    Author

    • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

      Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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    1. Anonymous says:

      I fill 5 qt oil,that to hight for Nissan Quets ?