Parts for your 2016 Nissan X-trail-Oil filter

2016 Nissan X‑Trail Oil Filter: What It Does and When to Replace It

Yes, the 2016 Nissan X‑Trail uses an oil filter. Nissan’s technical literature confirms it: the X‑Trail (T32) Service Manual includes “Engine Oil and Filter” procedures under the Maintenance (MA) and Engine Mechanical (EM) sections, and Nissan’s parts catalogues list the oil filter under PNC 15208 for all 2016 X‑Trail engines. Petrol variants (MR20/MR20DD/QR25) typically use a full‑flow spin‑on canister, while the 1.6 dCi (R9M) diesel commonly uses a replaceable cartridge in a housing. Either way, an oil filter is a standard, required component on this model.

The oil filter’s job is simple but critical: it traps grit, combustion blow‑by, and microscopic metal particles so the engine oil can keep bearings, camshafts, chain tensioners, and VVT gear healthy. Clean oil also helps the diesel’s turbocharger and emission systems last longer. A quality filter with the correct bypass setting and an anti‑drainback valve (where specified) keeps cold‑start wear down and oil pressure stable.

For servicing in Australia and New Zealand, the oil filter should be replaced with every scheduled oil change as per the Owner’s Manual. Many X‑Trail service programs run at roughly 10,000 to 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first