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Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid

Nissan Sentra Owners Manual / Maintenance and do-it-yourself / Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid

For further brake and clutch fluid specification information, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.

WARNING

  • Use only new fluid from a sealed container.

    Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake and clutch (if so equipped) systems. The use of improper fluids can damage the brake and clutch system and affect the vehicle’s stopping ability.

  • Clean the filler cap before removing.

  • Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous and should be stored carefully in marked containers out of reach of children.

CAUTION

Do not spill the fluid on any painted surfaces.

This will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, immediately wash the surface with water.

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the level is


Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the level is below the MIN line 1 , or the brake warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line 2 . If fluid must be added frequently, the system should be checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped)
CAUTION Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Do not mix with other fluids. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered ...

Windshield-washer fluid
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodically. To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, lift the cap off the reservoir and pour the windshiel ...

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