2004–2015 Nissan Titan Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2004–2015 Nissan Titan with the VK56DE engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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Nissan 5.6L V8 — Titan/Armada 2004–2015
2004–2015 Titan · 2004–2015 Armada
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✅ Big Nissan V8 with a large capacity. Spin-on filter with good access. Make sure your drain container handles the 7.4 quart drain.
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Oil Type
5W-30 Full Synthetic
Capacity
7.4 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Nissan #15208-31U00 | Fram PH3614
Engine Code
VK56DE
Tools You'll Need
- 14mm drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (standard spin-on type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 3.5 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (Nissan #11026-01M02)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
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| Drain plug size | 14mm | Torque: 25 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | Nissan #11026-01M02 |
| Filter type | Spin-on — standard filter wrench |
| Filter location | Passenger side of engine |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | Turn ignition to ON. Hold trip odometer for 10 seconds. |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 7.4 quarts this is a large drain — Oil Pal's 3.5-gallon capacity handles it perfectly.
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