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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If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with
the installed seat belts is available that can be
purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in
(200 mm) of length and may be used for eith ...
Rear disc brake
BRAKE PAD
BRAKE PAD : Inspection
PAD WEAR
Check pad thickness from an inspection hole on caliper body. Check
using a scale if necessary.
Wear limit thickness : Refer to BR-55, "Rear Disc
Brake".
DISC ROTOR
DISC ROTOR : Inspection
APPERANCE
Check surface of disc rotor for unev ...
General maintenance
Explanation of general maintenance
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the
normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating
properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or have thei ...
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