It’s important to stay on top of your vehicle’s oil change schedule, as falling behind can lead to some serious consequences and costly repairs. It can be difficult to find information highlighting how often to change the oil in your specific vehicle. Our team here at Matt Castrucci Nissan is dedicated to helping you keep your car in the best shape possible, so if you’re wondering how long your 2018 Nissan Altima can go between oil changes, we’ve got you covered! Read on for details!
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How often to change the oil in the 2018 Nissan Altima
If you’re looking for information about when you need to have the oil changed in your 2018 Altima, the best place to search is your owner’s manual. However, we scoured the 2018 Altima’s owner’s manual to find the information for you. Nissan recommends changing the oil in the 2018 Altima every 5,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first. Those recommendations are for normal driving conditions though, so if you are consistently driving in harsh conditions, you’ll need to change the oil more frequently. Harsh conditions include (but are not limited to):
- Driving in extremely hot or cold temperatures
- Driving in dusty or mountainous conditions
- Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles
- Long periods of idling
- Low-speed driving for long distances
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Drivers in need of an oil change for their 2018 Altima are encouraged to schedule a service appointment at Matt Castrucci Nissan online or by phone at 855-299-1946. Those interested in learning more about Matt Castrucci Nissan’s service department or the services we offer are encouraged to contact a member of our team today!
