Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Checking engine oil level
- 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 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
- Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
- Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) and L (Low) marks B . This is the normal operating oil level range. If the oil level is below the L (Low) mark A , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill C .
- Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break-in period, depending on the severity of operating conditions.
CAUTION
- Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
- It is normal to add some oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break-in period, depending on the severity of operating conditions.
Make sure to follow the engine oil changing intervals in the maintenance booklet. Operating under the following conditions may require more frequent oil change:
- repeated short distance driving
- driving in dusty conditions
- stop and go commuting.
Engine oil
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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 b ...
Other materials:
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is
attached as shown. This number is the identification
for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
Engine serial number
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Precaution
Precaution for supplemental restraint system (srs) "air bag" and "seat
belt pre-tensioner"
The supplemental restraint system such as “air bag” and “seat belt pre-tensioner”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injur ...
Diagnosis system (BCM)
Common item
Common item : consult function (bcm -
common item)
Application item
Consult performs the following functions via can communication with bcm.
Direct diagnostic mode
Description
ECU identification
The bcm part number is displayed.
Self Diagnostic Result
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