2020 Nissan Rogue Oil Capacity, Weight, and Filter Specs

The 2020 Nissan Rogue takes exactly 4.9 quarts (4.6 liters) of 0W-20 synthetic oil when replacing both the oil and the filter. As an ASE-certified master technician, I regularly service these popular family crossovers, and knowing the exact specifications is the key to keeping that 2.5L engine running smoothly for years to come. Below is your complete cheat sheet for a 2020 Nissan Rogue oil change.

Quick answer

Here are the essential specifications for your 2020 Nissan Rogue:

• Oil Capacity: 4.9 quarts (4.6 Liters) with filter change
• Recommended Weight (Viscosity): 0W-20 Full Synthetic
• Oil Specification: API SN / ILSAC GF-5 or newer (API SP / ILSAC GF-6A highly recommended)
• OEM Oil Filter: Nissan 15208-65F0E (or 15208-65F0D)
• Aftermarket Oil Filters: Fram XG6607 (or TG6607), Wix 51365 (or 51358), Mobil 1 M1-108A

Capacity by engine option

For the 2020 model year, the standard Nissan Rogue was offered with a single powertrain option in North America. (Note: If you have a 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport, it uses a different 2.0L engine with a slightly lower oil capacity).

Oil change interval

Nissan's recommended maintenance schedule depends heavily on how you drive your Rogue.

• Normal Duty: Every 7,500 miles or 6 months (whichever comes first). This applies if you drive mostly on the highway in temperate conditions.
• Severe Duty: Every 5,000 miles or 6 months. You fall into this category if you frequently make short trips (under 5 miles), drive in stop-and-go traffic, idle extensively, or drive in dusty/extreme temperature environments. For optimal timing chain and engine life, I highly recommend sticking to the 5,000-mile severe duty schedule.

Drain plug torque

• Torque specification: 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)
• Crush washer: Yes, always replace the copper crush washer (Nissan part number 11026-JA00A). Reusing the old one is the number one cause of post-oil-change drips on the Rogue.

How to change the oil

1. Warm up the engine: Run the engine for a few minutes to warm the oil, which helps it drain faster and suspend contaminants.
2. Safely lift the vehicle: Secure the vehicle on ramps or jack stands. Never work under a vehicle supported only by a hydraulic jack.
3. Remove the splash shield: You will need to remove a few push-clips and 10mm bolts to drop or fold back the passenger-side underbody plastic shield to access the oil filter.
4. Drain the oil: Place your catch pan under the 14mm drain plug on the oil pan. Remove the plug and let the oil drain completely.
5. Replace the oil filter: Unscrew the old filter. Lubricate the rubber gasket of your new filter with a dab of fresh oil. Spin the new filter on until the gasket makes contact, then hand-tighten another 3/4 turn.
6. Reinstall drain plug: Fit a new copper crush washer onto the drain plug, thread it in by hand, and torque it to 25 ft-lbs.
7. Refill the engine: Pour in 4.9 quarts of 0W-20 synthetic oil.
8. Check for leaks: Start the engine, let it run for a minute, and check underneath for any leaks. Turn off the engine, wait 5 minutes, and verify the oil level on the dipstick.

Common issues / tips

For the T32 generation Rogue (2014-2020), the 2.5L QR25DE engine is generally very reliable, but it is known to consume a bit of oil as it ages if maintenance is neglected. Always check your oil level at least once a month between changes.

Additionally, the plastic push-clips holding the lower splash shield in place become brittle and break easily. I highly recommend buying a cheap box of replacement Nissan-style push-clips to keep in your garage so you aren't left with a flapping plastic shield on the highway.

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