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Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Recommended fluids and lubricants

Nissan Sentra Service Manual / Maintenance / Periodic maintenance / Recommended fluids and lubricants

Fluids and lubricants

*1: For additional information, see “engine oil recommendation”.


*1: For additional information, see “engine oil recommendation”.

*2: As an alternative to this recommended oil, sae 5w-30 conventional petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the new vehicle limited warranty.

*3: Use only genuine nissan cvt fluid ns-3, using automatic transmission fluid other than genuine nissan cvt fluid ns-3 will damage the cvt, which is not covered by the nissan new vehicle limited warranty.

*4 If genuine nissan manual transmission fluid (mtf) tl/jr type is not available, api gl-4+, viscosity sae 75w-80 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use genuine nissan manual transmission fluid (mtf) tl/jr type as soon as it is available.

*5: Available in mainland u.S.A. Through a nissan dealer.

*6: For additional information, see "air conditioner specification label".

Engine oil recommendation

Nissan recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy. Select only engine oils that meet the american petroleum institute (api) certification and international lubricant standardization and approval committee (ilsac) certification and sae viscosity standard. These oils have the api certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage.


  1. Api certification mark
  2. Api service symbol

Engine coolant mixture ratio

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% genuine nissan long life antifreeze/coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The antifreeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not necessary.

Warning:

Caution:

Periodic maintenance
Introduction of periodic maintenance The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits ...

Engine maintenance
Drive belt Drive belt : inspection Alternator Drive belt auto-tensioner Crankshaft pulley A/c compressor Water pump Drive belt Possible use range New drive belt range Ndica ...

Other materials:

FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player (Type A) (if so equipped)
For all operation precautions, see “Audio operation precautions” in this section. Audio main operation VOL (volume) knob / PWR (power) button: Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position and press the VOL (volume) knob /PWR (power) button while the system is off to call up the mod ...

Rearview mirror (if so equipped)
The night position 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position 2 when driving in daylight hours. WARNINGUse the night position only when necessary, because it reduces rear view clarity. ...

Steering gear and linkage
Exploded View REMOVAL Steering gear assembly Front suspension member Front Removal and Installation REMOVAL Set steering wheel to the straight-ahead position. Remove floor cover (1). Lower shaft assembly (2). Remove the lower shaft assembly bo ...

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