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

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".
 

Engine Oil Recommendation

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

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:

  • Do not remove the radiator or coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator.

  • The radiator is equipped with a pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine damage, use only a Genuine NISSAN radiator cap.

CAUTION:

  • When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to provide antifreeze protection to -34°F (-37°C). If additional freeze protection is needed due to weather where the Nissan Sentra vehicle is operated, add Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) concentrate following the directions on the container. If an equivalent coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, follow the coolant manufacturer’s instructions to maintain minimum antifreeze protection to -34°F (-37°C). The use of other types of coolant solutions other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent may damage the engine cooling system.

  • Mixing any other type of coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), including Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.

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