2013-2025 Nissan Altima Oil Maintenance Light Reset Guide
Last Updated on October 20, 2024 by Nick
Hello, what’s up, everybody! Today, I will tell you everything you need to know on how to reset the oil maintenance or service light on the Nissan Altima. The oil change minder system uses a half-year timer or 5,000 miles, whichever comes first to determine when to change the oil.
So the maintenance light comes on every five thousand miles to tell me I need an old change. Depending on your combination of operating condition and actual mileage, your interval may vary instead of using a predetermined oil change interval schedule either by time or mileage. Let’s continue to reset the maintenance service light.
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2013-2018 Nissan Altima Maintenance Light Reset Procedure
Time needed: 3 minutes
This section will show you guys how to reset your oil maintenance service light on the 2014 Nissan Altima. It should work on the other models with a similar display and setup. Okay, so let’s get started.
- Turn on the ignition
If your car has a Smart key button, press the START button twice without stepping on the brake pedal
- Go to the ⚙️ SETTINGS menu
Hit the ❏ button until you’ve ended up with the ⚙️ settings on the far right
- Find the MAINTENANCE
Navigate with the ▲or▼ joystick button part of the steering wheel to go down until you get to Maintenance
- Press ENTER
Once you get there, press the ENTER button to get into the menu
- Select SERVICE or ENGINE OIL
There are three different maintenance intervals you can set. But now we’re gonna go into the Service
- On this menu, you can choose RESET or set the distance for service-type items
The service is set to go off every 5,000 miles, and you can actually change that if you want probably just leave that alone and go to reset it. You just scroll down to reset and you hold down it for a while, and that should reset
You can also reset other maintenance items if needed. The tire is the same way, and the other is programmable. So that can mean anything you wanted to point out. You can set it to go off every 500 miles if you wish.
Resetting Oil Light in New Nissan Altima (2019-2025)
In this section, we have a 2020 Nissan Altima. And now I’m gonna show you how to get into where you do your service reset and other maintenance. Check this out!
- Get in the car and turn it on
- Once it loads up you’re going to press the ► arrow button to the right until you go all the way over to the SETTINGS
- From there you’re gonna use the ▼ down arrow key to go all the way down to MAINTENANCE
- Press the OK button to select it
- And then select the OIL CONTROL SYSTEM
- Now you’re going to press the OK to reset it
- Finally, select YES to confirm the oil reset
Also if you have other settings attached to it, you can press the back arrow key and then you can go down to Oil and Filter or another maintenance item. Just follow the same steps to reset.
For your info, this operation work for the fifth and sixth generations of the Nissan Altima (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years). For the older ones, you can reach it here.
Should I follow the maintenance minder?
In order to remind the owner to do routine engine maintenance, the maintenance minder system displays the remaining engine oil life on the information display. It indicates the remaining engine oil, which decreases over time as the car is driven more often. It begins at 100% with brand new engine oil and drops to 0% after the oil life has expired.
Changing your engine oil is essential for maintaining your engine and keeping your car running smoothly. Your engine oil will be replaced as part of the service. However, we recommend more regular changes if your typical driving includes:
- Carrying heavy loads.
- Idling.
- Driving at low speeds for long distances.
- Driving in dusty conditions.
- Driving off-road frequently.
Different engines require different grades of oil. The Nissan qualified technicians know your car inside out and will ensure that it gets topped up with the correct grade of genuineness and oil. They prevent engine wear and deterioration, helping your Nissan Altima run efficiently.
FAQ – Nissan Altima Maintenance Service
The recommended oil for the 2018 Nissan Altima is 0W-20 full synthetic which you can buy at any auto parts store.
For a 2.5-liter engine, you’ll need 4.9 quarts of engine oil, but a 3.5-liter V6 engine would need 5.1 quarts. That’s because different engines have different oil capacities.
The hybrid battery in the Nissan Altima may last up to 150,000 miles before needing to be replaced.
So there you have it, guys, the way to reset the maintenance message on the dash. Hopefully, this helps you; if you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment. So thanks for your time and see you next time.
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jacob
Hi, I'm Jacob, and I have been passionate about automobiles since I was a child. I have spent countless hours assisting my father in his garage, learning everything there is to know about car maintenance and repair. For ten years, I ran a successful repair business, where I gained hands-on experience working with a variety of vehicles. As a result, I have developed a deep understanding of the mechanics of the car and have become an expert in maintaining and repairing any vehicle.