Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Changing engine oil

- Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
- Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature, then turn it off.
- Remove the oil filler cap A by turning it
counterclockwise.
- Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B .
- Remove the drain plug B with a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. See “Changing engine
oil filter” in this section.
WARNING
- Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
- Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
- Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
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CAUTION
- Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
- Waste oil must be disposed of properly.
- Check your local regulations.
- Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m)
- Refill engine with recommended oil through
the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual for drain
and refill capacity.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
- Start the engine. Check for leakage around
the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as required.
- Turn the engine off and wait more than
10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.
Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minute ...
Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
Turn the engine off.
Place a large drain pan under the oil filter C .
Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench
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Other materials:
Can communication circuit
Diagnosis procedure
1.Connector inspection
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Disconnect all the unit connectors on can communication system.
Check terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose connection.
Is the inspection resu ...
Terms
It is important to familiarize yourself with
the following terms before loading your
vehicle:
Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment, fluids,
emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does not include
passen ...
Easy fill tire alert does not activate
Description
The Easy Fill Tire Alert does not function while inflating a tire when the
select lever position is in P-range with
the ignition switch ON. Refer to WT-8, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM : Easy
Fill Tire Alert Function".
Diagnosis Procedure
1. LOCATION CHANGE
Move the ...
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