Nissan Altima Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs by Year

OEM-referenced lug nut torque, socket size, lug pattern, and full fastener specs for every model year of the Nissan Altima. Select a year below for exact wheel, brake, and engine torque values.

Quick answer: across most Nissan Altima model years, the lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 21mm socket on M12x1.25 studs. Exact values vary by generation — see the table below.

Nissan Altima lug nut torque & oil drain by generation

Generation	Years	Lug Torque	Socket	Thread	Oil Drain	Notable changes
First generation (U13)	1993–1997	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	Hex	M12x1.25	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Replaced the Stanza; 150-hp 2.4L KA24DE inline-four.
Second generation (L30)	1998–2001	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.25	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Enlarged sedan; output rose to 160 hp for model-year 2000.
Third generation (L31)	2002–2006	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	Hex	M12x1.25	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	First Altima on Nissan's FF-L platform; optional 3.5L VQ35DE V6.
Fourth generation (L32)	2007–2012	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.25	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Nissan D platform; CVT replaced the conventional automatic.
Fifth generation (L33)	2013–2018	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.25	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	First Altima generation offered with no manual-transmission option.
Sixth generation (L34)	2019–2026	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	Hex	M12x1.25	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Optional 2.0L VC-Turbo variable-compression engine; available AWD.

OEM-referenced values, reduced to the most common (mode) spec per generation. Where per-generation data is too sparse to trust, the cell falls back to the model-wide consensus — flagged "varies — see year page". Always confirm against the specific year page for your VIN.

What is the lug nut torque on a Nissan Altima?

Most Nissan Altima model years use 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 21mm socket on M12x1.25 studs. Exact torque and socket size can vary by generation — see the generation table above for your model years.

How Nissan Altima torque specs change by year

Lug nut torque and fastener specs can change across model-year generations of the Nissan Altima — a redesign often brings new wheel hardware, thread pitch, or socket size. Always confirm against the specific year that matches your VIN rather than assuming the spec carries over.

What each year page covers

Every Nissan Altima year page lists the OEM lug nut torque and socket size, oil drain plug torque, brake caliper bolt specs, and the full fastener database we have sourced from manufacturer service literature for that model year.

All model years (34)

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