Just to bring up an oil thread in case people look up this thread for new info on Nissan Oil Filters.
As for most Nissan's use the 15208-9E01A Oil FIlter.
as of the date of my post the following is true and correct
1. The Nissan Filter is made in Mexico. Not China or Japan
2. Filter has Metal End Caps not cardboard as stated in an earlier post.
3. Does have Silicone Anti Drain Gasket
4. Uses Stamp steal spring, not coil spring.
5. Uses a cellulose blend material not synthetic
All and all its a pretty decent filter. I have used these filters over the years on various Nissan's I have owned. Never had a problem. I just don't like the price. Usually around $6.50 a filter where I feel you can buy as good if not better designed filter for less money (Rock Auto Prices). Example Beck/Arnley is $3.50 (Rock Auto).
Nissan does press to use their filters, as do any manufacture. What gets me though is Nissan or other Car Manufacturers don't even make the filters. A 3rd party makes them to their spec. Additionally, the above mentioned Nissan Part number oil filter is used throughout the line of Nissan's so they are NOT vehicle specific. I see nothing "special" about them to warrant paying more money. Maybe if they were made in the USA and I was supporting our economy? Maybe I would. But Wix and other brands ARE made in the USA and to some? That means something.
Now someone here may say USA made? Your buying a Nissan??? Well many of their vehicles are built right here in the USA. So if an American worker put their sweat and tears into building my car? Good enough for me