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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Fluids and Lubricants

Fluids and Lubricants

The following are approximate capacities. The actual capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure described elsewhere in this manual.

Fluid type

Capacity (approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

Measure

US

Measure

Imperial

Measure

Fuel

47.0

12-3/8 gal

10-3/8 gal

  • Unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)

Engine oil Drain and Refill

With oil filter change

4.1

4-3/8 qt

3-5/8 qt

  • Genuine "NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP" (or equivalent) is recommended

  • If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-6A SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Nissan Sentra Vehicle Limited Warranty. For additional information, refer to “Engine oil recommendations".

Without oil filter change

3.8

4 qt

3-3/8 qt

Dry engine

(engine overhaul)

4.6

4-7/8 qt

4 qt

Engine coolant (with reservoir tank at MAX level)

M/T model

6.9

7-1/4 qt

6-1/8 qt

  • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant (blue) or equivalent

CVT model

7.1

7-1/2 qt

6-1/4 qt

Reservoir tank (at MAX level)

0.8

7/8 qt

3/4 qt

CVT fluid

9.6

10-1/8 qt

8-1/2 qt

  • Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3

  • NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Nissan Sentra Vehicle Limited Warranty.

 

Manual transaxle gear oil

2.0

4-1/4 pt

3-1/2 pt

  • Genuine NISSAN Gear Oil NFX 75W

  • Using Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) other than Genuine NISSAN Gear Oil NFX 75W will cause deterioration in drivability and manual transmission durability, and may damage the manual transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN's New Nissan Sentra Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Brake and clutch fluid

—

—

—

  • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *1 or equivalent

    DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

*1: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.

Multi-purpose grease

—

—

—

  • NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

Without washer level switch

2.5

2-3/4 qt

2-1/4 qt

  • Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent

With washer level switch

4.2

4-1/2 qt

3-3/4 qt

Air conditioner system refrigerant

0.45 kg

0.992 lb

0.992 lb

  • HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)

  • For additional information, see "Air conditioner specification label".

Air conditioner system oil

90 ± 10 m

3.0 ± 0.3 fl oz

3.2 ± 0.4 fl oz

  • Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG or equivalent

  • For additional information, see "Air conditioner specification label".

 
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