Nissan Service Advisor Study Guide

Every model, powertrain, and maintenance interval — organized for quick reference.

Quick Facts

Total Models

Current

Discontinued

CVT Models

Turbo Models

Hybrid/EV

Transmission Types in Lineup

CVT (Continuously Variable)e-CVT (Plug-In Hybrid)9-Speed Automatic7-Speed Automatic5-Speed AutomaticSingle-Speed (EV)Dual-Clutch AWD

Key Things to Know

•Most Nissan CVTs use NS-3 fluid. Earlier models used NS-2 — never mix.
•2019+ Altima and 2021+ Rogue have VC-Turbo option (variable compression).
•Spark plugs: 60K turbo, 105K NA (iridium long-life on most NA engines).

All Nissan Models

22models — sorted alphabetically. Every year range and powertrain variant is listed.

370Z

Discontinued

2009–2020

✓ Validated

Engine

3.7L — VQ37VHR

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2009–2020

Nismo+6MT: 6-Speed Manual

Altima

Current

CVTAWDGDI

2019–present

CVTAWDGDI

✓ Validated

Engine

2.5L — PR25DD | KR20DDET (VC-Turbo)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

2013–2018

CVT

✓ Validated

Engine

2.5L — QR25DE | VQ35DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Ariya

Discontinued

EVAWD

2023–2025

EVAWD

✓ Validated

Engine

Dual-motor permanent-magnet AC

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Armada

Current

4WDGDI

2017–present

4WDGDI

○ Researched

Engine

5.6L — VK56VD

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Frontier

Current

4WDGDI

2022–present

4WDGDI

○ Researched

Engine

3.8L — VQ38DD

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

2005–2021

4WD

✓ Validated

Engine

VQ40DE | QR25DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

5-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

GT-R

Discontinued

TurboAWDDCT

2009–2024

TurboAWDDCT

✓ Validated

Engine

3.8L — VR38DETT

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

Dual-Clutch AWD

Drivetrain

AWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Juke

Discontinued

TurboCVTAWDGDI

2011–2017

TurboCVTAWDGDI

✓ Validated

Engine

1.6L — MR16DDT

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

90K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2011–2017

Manual: 6-Speed Manual

Kicks

Current

CVT

2018–present

CVT

○ Researched

Engine

1.6L — HR16DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Leaf

Current

2011–present

✓ Validated

Engine

EM57 | EM61 (electric)

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Maxima

Discontinued

CVTGDI

2016–2023

CVTGDI

✓ Validated

Engine

3.5L — VQ35DE (DI)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

2009–2015

CVT

✓ Validated

Engine

3.5L — VQ35DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Murano

Current

CVTAWD

2019–present

CVTAWD

○ Researched

Engine

VQ35DE | KR20DDET (2025+ VC-Turbo)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

2003–2018

CVTAWD

✓ Validated

Engine

3.5L — VQ35DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

NV (1500/2500/3500/Passenger)

Discontinued

2012–2021

○ Researched

Engine

VQ40DE (NV1500) | VK56DE (NV2500/3500/Passenger)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

5-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

NV200

Discontinued

CVT

2013–2021

CVT

○ Researched

Engine

2L — HR16DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Pathfinder

Current

CVTAWDGDI

2022–present

AWDGDI

✓ Validated

Engine

3.5L — VQ35DD

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

2013–2021

CVTAWD

✓ Validated

Engine

3.5L — VQ35DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Quest

Discontinued

CVT

2011–2017

CVT

○ Researched

Engine

3.5L — VQ35DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Rogue

Current

CVTAWDHybridGDI

2021–present

CVTAWDGDI

✓ Validated

Engine

1.5L — KR15DDT (VC-Turbo)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

2014–2020

CVTHybridAWD

✓ Validated

Engine

2.5L — QR25DE | MR20DD (Hybrid)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

2008–2013

CVTAWD

✓ Validated

Engine

2.5L — QR25DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Rogue Plug-in Hybrid

Current

CVTHybridPHEVAWDGDI

2026–present

CVTHybridPHEVAWDGDI

○ Researched

Engine

2.4L — 2.4L MIVEC

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

e-CVT (Plug-In Hybrid)

Drivetrain

AWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Sentra

Current

CVTGDI

2020–present

CVTGDI

✓ Validated

Engine

2L — PR20DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

2013–2019

CVT

✓ Validated

Engine

MRA8DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

2007–2012

CVT

✓ Validated

Engine

MR20DE | MRA8DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Titan / Titan XD

Discontinued

Turbo4WDGDI

2004–2024

Turbo4WDGDI

✓ Validated

Engine

VK56VD (Gas) | Cummins ISV 5.0L V8 (Diesel)

Fuel

gasoline or diesel

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Versa

Discontinued

CVTGDI

2020–2025

CVTGDI

✓ Validated

Engine

HR16DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

2007–2019

CVT

✓ Validated

Engine

MR18DE | HR16DE

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Xterra

Discontinued

4WD

2000–2015

4WD

○ Researched

Engine

VQ40DE | VG33E

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

5-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Spark Plugs

105K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2000–2015

Manual: 6-Speed Manual

Z (New Z)

Current

TurboGDI

2023–present

TurboGDI

✓ Validated

Engine

3L — VR30DDTT

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD

Spark Plugs

90K miles

Drive Belt

90K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2023–present

6MT: 6-Speed Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Nissan models are currently in production?

Nissan currently has 11 models in production, plus 11 discontinued models covered in this guide. This includes 2 fully electric models. There are also 2 hybrid or plug-in hybrid models.

What transmission types does Nissan use?

Across the Nissan lineup, transmission types include: 7-Speed Automatic, CVT (Continuously Variable), Single-Speed (EV), 5-Speed Automatic, 9-Speed Automatic, Dual-Clutch AWD, e-CVT (Plug-In Hybrid). Each model section above lists the exact transmission for every year range and trim. 12 models in the lineup use a CVT or CVT variant.

What are the key service differences across the Nissan lineup?

The biggest service differences come down to powertrain type. Turbocharged models typically need spark plugs sooner (often 40K-60K miles vs. 75K-105K for naturally aspirated). CVT-equipped models require manufacturer-specific CVT fluid and should never receive conventional ATF. EVs eliminate spark plugs, drive belts, and transmission fluid entirely but still need brake fluid, cabin filter, and tire service. AWD and 4WD models add differential and transfer case fluid services. Specifically for Nissan: Most Nissan CVTs use NS-3 fluid. Earlier models used NS-2 — never mix.

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