When should a Nissan Altima be serviced?

Basic service maintenance should be the order of the day after the first 5,000 miles, which includes changing the oil and getting the oil filter checked or replaced. If you drive the Altima regularly (or even aggressively), then having the vehicle checked every six months would be the wiser choice.

How often does a 2013 Nissan Altima need an oil change?

every 3,000-5,000 miles
How often does a 2013 Nissan Altima need an Oil Change? An oil change is one of the most basic and curious services for your car. Synthetic oil usually should be changed every 7,500 – 10,000 miles. Nissan recommends getting your 2013 Nissan Altima oil & filter changed every 3,000-5,000 miles for conventional oil.

Does a 2013 Nissan Altima have a CVT transmission?

One new CVT is just reaching the U.S. now, in the new 2012 Nissan Versa subcompact sedan. That’s the one for smaller engines, those under 2.0 liters. But another redesigned CVT, for engines of 2.0 to 3.5 liters, will see much higher volumes in next year’s all-new, redesigned 2013 Nissan Altima mid-size sedan.

How often does a Nissan Altima need a tune-up?

The Nissan Altima has a 2.4-liter, in-line four-cylinder engine. Nissan recommends a basic tune-up every 105,000 miles, as it uses special spark plugs that do not require replacement as frequently as others may.

Does a 2013 Nissan Altima require synthetic oil?

According to the 2013 Altima Owner’s Manual, you can use either conventional or synthetic oil in the Altima. Just be sure to use the correct viscosity and only oil that meets Nissan’s quality (certification) requirements.

Is there a recall on 2013 Nissan Altima transmission?

Was Nissan Aware of the CVT Defects? According to Automotive News, in 2013, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced that the automaker planned to ramp up its oversight of the company manufacturing its CVTs because of poor customer satisfaction with the transmission. A Nissan Altima transmission recall has never been issued.

How many miles will a 2013 Altima last?

Here is the short answer to how long will a Nissan Altima Last: The Nissan Altima can last between 250,000 and 300,000 miles, which equals 15 to 20 years when considering the average driver’s annual mileage.

What is the life expectancy of a 2013 Nissan Altima?

What oil does a 2013 Nissan Altima take?

Engine Oil

Viscosity: 0W-20, 5W-30 (All TEMPS) Sedan, 0W-20 preferred. 5W-30 (All TEMPS) Coupe
Capacity: 4.9 quarts. (with filter)After refill check oil level.
Torque: 22-29 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)