Nissan Kicks Oil Capacity & Oil Type
TL;DR
Brazil-spec Kicks (HR16DE flex): 4.3-4.8 L with filter, figure differs by manual printing - check yours. US-spec Kicks (HR16DE gasoline): 4.3 US qt (4.1 L) with filter, 0W-20.
Nissan Kicks oil capacity - which version is this for?
This page treats the Brazil / Latin-American market Nissan Kicks as the primary vehicle, since that is the highest-volume Kicks build and the one most searches for this page are about. It uses the 1.6L HR16DE flex-fuel (gasoline/ethanol) engine from launch in 2016 through the current facelifted version. Where the figures differ for the separate North American-spec Kicks (also HR16DE, but tuned for gasoline only), that is noted separately below.
Why there are two numbers for the Brazil Kicks
Two different printings of Nissan's own Brazilian owner's manual give two different figures for the same HR16DE engine: an earlier printing (lote 53917, code MP1P-P02F05) states 4.8 L with the oil filter changed, while a later printing (code MP1P-P02F08) states 4.3 L with the oil filter changed. Owners who compared the two manuals have flagged this directly. Because both numbers come from official Nissan documents, we are presenting it as a confirmed range rather than picking one - your own manual's edition code will tell you which figure Nissan intended for your specific production run.
North American Kicks (1.6L HR16DE, gasoline)
For the separate US/Canada-market Kicks, independent oil-change reference guides consistently list 4.3 US quarts (4.1 liters) with a new filter, using full-synthetic 0W-20. This figure repeats across multiple model years (2021-2024) for the same HR16DE code, so it is well corroborated for that market - but it should not be assumed to apply to the Brazilian flex-fuel tune, since the two are calibrated differently even though they share an engine family name.
Data table
| Engine code / years | Capacity with filter (L / US qt) | Viscosity |
|---|---|---|
| HR16DE 1.6L flex - Brazil/LatAm, 2016-present | 4.3 to 4.8 L (approx. 4.5 to 5.1 US qt) - varies by manual printing | 0W-20 synthetic (per Brazilian service guidance) |
| HR16DE 1.6L gasoline - USA/Canada, 2018-present | 4.1 L (4.3 US qt) | 0W-20 synthetic |
Always confirm on your own vehicle
Given the manual-to-manual discrepancy documented above, the safest source is the paperwork for your exact car, not a website. Check, in this order: (1) the printed owner's manual that came with your specific vehicle (note its edition/print code), (2) the oil specification sticker under the hood or on the oil filler cap, and (3) if in doubt, ask a Nissan dealer service department to look up the figure for your VIN, since it encodes the exact production run and engine calibration.
- Do not top off by pouring in a full manual-stated amount blindly - fill toward the low mark on the dipstick, run the engine, recheck, and add gradually.
- Flex-fuel (ethanol-capable) engines in Brazil can have different service recommendations than gasoline-only export versions of the same engine code.
Summary
| Primary market covered | Brazil / Latin America |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L HR16DE flex-fuel |
| Years | 2016-present |
| Capacity with filter (LatAm) | 4.3-4.8 L (varies by manual printing) |
| Capacity with filter (USA/Canada) | 4.1 L / 4.3 US qt |
| Viscosity | 0W-20 synthetic |
| Verify on your car | Owner's manual edition code, filler cap label, or dealer VIN lookup |
Full diagnostics
For the complete step-by-step diagnostic and repair guide, see Nissan Kicks: Common Problems, Fault Codes & Repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Why does this page give a range instead of one exact liter figure for the Brazil Kicks?
Because two different official Nissan Brazil owner's manual printings for the same HR16DE engine state different numbers - 4.8 L in an earlier printing and 4.3 L in a later one. Rather than guess which is correct for your car, we report both and recommend checking the edition code printed in your own manual (or asking a dealer to confirm using your VIN).
Is the oil capacity the same for the US-market Kicks and the Brazilian Kicks?
They share the HR16DE 1.6L engine name, but the Brazilian version is tuned for flex-fuel (gasoline and ethanol) while the US version runs on gasoline only. The commonly documented US figure is 4.3 US qt (4.1 L) with a filter change; the Brazilian manual figures run 4.3-4.8 L. Treat them as two separate specifications rather than assuming they match.
What oil viscosity should I use in a Nissan Kicks?
0W-20 synthetic oil is the viscosity documented for both the US-market and Brazil-market HR16DE engine in the sources reviewed for this page. Always confirm against the label under your hood or your owner's manual, since running the wrong viscosity can affect fuel economy and cold-start protection.
Where on my own car can I verify the exact oil capacity?
The most reliable places are the printed owner's manual that shipped with your specific vehicle (check its edition/print code, since revisions have differed), the oil-specification label near the filler cap or under the hood, and your Nissan dealer's service department, which can pull the exact figure using your VIN.