Use 5W30 synthetic and you'll never have a problem. Change oil every 5000 miles and that engine will outlast the body.
5w30 is preferred. Info from owners manual.
10W40
SAE 10w30
It is important to maintain the fluid levels in a car with the right type so fluids. The 2006 Nissan Altima uses 5w30 engine oil.
A 2002 Nissan Altima will hold approximately 4.5 quarts of oil. The recommended oil type for the car is 10 W 30.
The recommended oil for the 2000 Nissan Altima is 5w-30 SAE 5W-30 oil. Oil suggestions can be found in the user manual or printed under the oil cap.
5W-20
10w-30
5w-30
The 2005 Nissan Altima S (both 2.5 and 3.5) use 4.5 quarts of 5W-30.
5w-30 5qts
The Oil capacity of a 2.4 Nissan Altima transmission is 2.4 liters.