2023 Nissan Titan 5.6L 8 cylinder (VK56VD engine model) Oil Specifications

Viscosity

0W-20

OEM Approval

Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP (or equivalent)

OEM Spec / API

Synthetic 0W-20 GF-6 SP (if Genuine NISSAN oil is unavailable)

Capacity

6-7/8 quarts

Normal Interval

7500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months

Severe-Service Interval

5000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months

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Nissan’s owner’s manual for the 2023 Titan (5.6L 8 cylinder (VK56VD engine model)) recommends Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP or an equivalent. If Genuine NISSAN oil isn’t available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-6 SP oil may be used. Engine oil drain and refill capacity is about 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) with an oil filter change, or 6-1/2 US qt (6.2 L) without.

When to Change the Oil

Schedule Replace engine oil & filter
Standard maintenance Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
Severe use maintenance Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months

Choose the schedule that matches how you drive. The manual says to choose the maintenance schedule based on your driving conditions.

Warranty Note

The manual says damage caused by motor oil other than the recommended oil isn’t covered under Nissan’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

What We Couldn’t Confirm

  • OEM oil filter part number and drain plug torque. Neither appears in the owner’s manual pages used here.

FAQs

What oil does a 2023 Nissan Titan take? Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP or equivalent; a synthetic 0W-20 GF-6 SP oil may be used if the Nissan oil isn’t available.

How much oil does it hold? About 6-7/8 US qt (6.5 L) with an oil filter change, or 6-1/2 US qt (6.2 L) without.

How often should I change the oil? Every 7,500 miles or 6 months on the standard schedule, or every 5,000 miles or 6 months for severe use.

Primary source evidence

  1. Nissan North America, Inc. — 2023 Nissan Titan Owner's Manual and Maintenance Information

    US market · Model years 2023 · Published/version 2022-05 · Pages/tables: p. 9-8 to 9-9 (Maintenance schedule, 5.6L 8 cylinder VK56VD engine model: replace engine oil & filter, standard and severe use), p. 10-2 (Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities: Engine oil drain and refill), p. 10-9 (Specifications: Engine, VK56VD)

    View official source · Accessed September 24, 2026

Evidence reviewed September 24, 2026.

Disclaimer: These specifications reflect the official documents and applicability shown above as of their access dates. Confirm the requirement against the manual for your VIN before performing maintenance.

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