2012–2021 Nissan NV
By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 24, 2026 · Updated Oct 14, 2026
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Quick answer: Oil and Filter Change on a 2012–2021 Nissan NV is rated Easy and takes about 45–60 minutes. You'll need 8 tools for this job, and parts cost about $91. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil (5W-30) | — | $55.00 | |
| Oil filter for 5.6L V8 | — | $13.00 | |
| Oil drain plug washer | — | $23.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
Idle the NV3500's 5.6L V8 for a few minutes so the oil warms and flows out completely, then park on level pavement and set the parking brake. Open the hood and remove the oil filler cap to vent the crankcase for a faster drain.
The NV is a heavy full-size van, so use a high-capacity floor jack and tall jack stands positioned on the frame rails. Chock the rear wheels as a backup to the parking brake.
Locate the oil pan drain plug under the 5.6L engine and place a large-capacity drain pan beneath it, since this V8 holds around seven quarts. Break the plug loose with a wrench and remove it by hand, keeping pressure inward to control the initial gush of warm oil. Let it drain for ten to fifteen minutes until it is down to a drip.
Find the oil filter on the engine and slide the drain pan under it to catch the spill when it breaks loose. Unscrew it with a filter wrench and finish by hand, keeping it upright as you lower it. Wipe the filter mounting surface clean and verify the old gasket came away with the filter.
Apply a light coat of fresh oil to the new filter's rubber gasket so it seats without grabbing. Thread the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the base, then tighten it an additional three-quarter turn by hand. Do not use the wrench to tighten it or the next change will be a fight.
I've done this job enough times to say it plain: Do not use the wrench to tighten it or the next change will be a fight.
Reinstall the drain plug with a fresh washer and tighten it firmly without over-torquing the pan threads. Set a funnel in the filler neck and pour in the specified quantity of fresh oil for the 5.6L V8.
Start the engine and let it idle for a minute so the filter fills and oil pressure builds, watching the warning light extinguish. Shut it down, wait a few minutes, then check the dipstick and adjust the level in small pours until it reads full. Look underneath to confirm the plug and filter are completely dry.
I learned this one the hard way — I idle it a minute and watch the warning light go out, because I've driven off with low pressure before.
Lower the NV off the jack stands and take a final dipstick reading on flat ground. Reset the oil maintenance reminder through the instrument cluster menu if equipped.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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