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2000 Nissan Altima

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Altima.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Nissan Altima is a passenger car equipped with a four‑speed automatic transmission and an engine that takes 3.6 quarts of 5W‑30 API oil. Its EPA ratings are 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. Owner reports show 181 total complaints, with the leading category being Engine & Engine Cooling, and the model was subject to two recalls. Across the Altima’s 1993‑2025 complaint history, the 2000 model’s tally sits well below the 2013 peak of 2,304 complaints and above the 2025 low of six.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.6 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 550 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP195-65R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	152089E01A
Engine air filter	165460Z000
Fuel filter	1640072L15
Spark plug	224011P115 alt 224019E017
Battery	999M1NB24F
Front wiper blades	288909E001 discontinued · alt 288909E000
Serpentine belt	119209E0S5 alt 117209E001
Thermostat	212000C82A
Cabin air filter	27277VP03A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	183.5 in
Overall width	69.3 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	103.1 in
Curb weight	2875 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.4 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 26 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	94 cu ft
Cargo volume	14 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Altima of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.2–9.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.20 sec — 1998 SE

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1999	GXE 2.4L I-4	9.80 sec	17.40 sec	150 hp	FWD
1998	SE 2.4L I-4	8.20 sec	16.40 sec	150 hp	FWD
1998	SE 2.4L I-4	8.80 sec	16.90 sec	150 hp	FWD
1998	SE 2.4L I-4	9.50 sec	17.20 sec	150 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	3.6 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	105-112 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	105-110 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	28-35 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	34-41 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0-29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	Bolts: 8-11 ft-lbs, Screws: 4-7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	72-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	203 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	163 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	1.0 approx. ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	10,000 approx. ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	NGK
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	14-22 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.32-1.54 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	100
Oil Capacity	6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	550 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	170 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	43.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	34.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	10-14 ohms
Engine Compression	178-149 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure	60-70 psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	16-23 ft-lbs / 62 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	33 ft-lbs / 72-87 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.039 in
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0008 in / 0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.354 in / 0.866 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

7-9

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

10-12 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-65

10–12 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	59 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
3	Loosen all bolts completely.
4	18-25 ft. lbs.	18–25 ft. lbs
5	86-91 degrees.	86–91 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cruise Control System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Nissan Altima recorded 181 complaints, 2 recalls, and 67 TSBs. This reflects an increase in complaints compared to the 100 reported in 1999, yet it precedes a massive surge in issues starting in 2002, when complaints spiked to 1,063 and recalls rose to 12. Within the broader record, the 2000 model year marks the end of a relatively stable era of low complaint volumes before the significant volatility of the subsequent generation. Top complaint areas for this year included Engine & Engine Cooling (46) and the Electrical System (23), though the data does not specify the root causes. With 27 crash complaints and 5 fire complaints, the vehicle remains significantly more stable than the 2002-2003 models. Because it avoids the extreme spike in federal complaints and recalls seen shortly after, this is a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

181

Owner complaints

27 involved a crash · 5 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99’00’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 181 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling46

Electrical System23

Tires17

Air Bags11

Vehicle Speed Control11

Power Train8

Visibility8

Service Brakes, Hydraulic5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07E074000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 14/09/2007

CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. DS517-B001L AND DS517-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OPTICEL SURFACE OF THE REFLECTOR IS CORRODED INHIBITING THE… Remedy: EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.

01V065000Tires:Tread/BeltReported 23/02/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA-02 , SIZE P205/55R16 89H TIRES. THE RECALLED TIRES ARE IDENTIFIED BY DOT SERIAL #W2 T2 VF3 XXX OR W2 T2 VF3 XXXX; WHERE XXX MAY BE 289, 299… Remedy: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE WILL REPLACE THE TIRES WHICH WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THESE ALTIMA VEHICLES. FIRESTONE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 67 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
NTB13-107G	2024-05-20	Electrical System	VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB17-019H	2024-04-29	Visibility/Wiper	WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…
NTB13-028I	2024-04-29	Visibility/Wiper	REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB09-081K	2024-04-29	Visibility/Wiper	WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…
NTB08-097L	2023-09-21	Steering	DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 24F battery Vehicles taking 3.6 qt Engine oil filter 152089E01A Engine air filter 165460Z000 Fuel filter 1640072L15 Spark plug 224011P115

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Altima take?

3.6 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Altima have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Altima get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.