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:
Keys
Remote keyless entry keyfob (if so equipped)
Integrated door lock keyfob
Key number plate
CAUTION
Do not leave the ignition key inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe place
(such as ...
Both side headlamps (lo) are not
turned on
Description
The headlamps (both sides) do not turn on in any lighting switch setting.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.Check combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch)
Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to
BCS-72, "Symptom Table" (with Intelligent
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Outside mirrors
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the small switch 1 to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch 2 .
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mi ...
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