oil capacity NISSAN SENTRA 2019 Owner´s Manual

2. Start the engine and let it idle until itreaches operating temperature, then
turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
Aby turning it
counterclockwise. 4. Place a large drain pan under the drain
plug
B.
5. Remove the drain plug
Bwith 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. For addi-
tional information, refer to “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.
CAUTION
∙ Be careful not to burn yourself. Theengine oil may be hot.
∙ Waste oil must be disposed of properly.
∙ Check your local regulations. 6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a
new washer. Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench. Do not use exces-
sive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 25 f t-lb (34 N·m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install
the oil filler cap securely.
For additional information on the drain
and refill capacity, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capaci-
ties” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
The drain and refill capacity depends
on the oil temperature and drain time.
Use these specifications for reference
only. Always use the dipstick to deter-
mine when the proper amount of oil is
in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Cor-
rect as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.MR16DDT
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10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ....................... 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-7
Air conditioner system (if so equipped)
refrigerant and oil recommendations ........10-8
Specifications .................................. 10-9
Engine ...................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ............................ 10-10
Dimensions and weights ...................10-10
When traveling or registering in another
country ......................................... 10-11
Vehicle identification ........................... 10-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ........................................ 10-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ............................ 10-11
Engine serial number ....................... 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-12 Emission control information label
.........10-12
Tire and Loading Information label .........10-13
Air conditioner specification label
(if so equipped) ............................. 10-13
Installing front license plate ....................10-13
Vehicle loading information ...................10-14
Terms ...................................... 10-14
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-15
Loading tips ................................ 10-17
Measurement of weights ...................10-18
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-18
Flat towing ................................. 10-18
Uniform tire quality grading ....................10-19
Emission control system warranty .............10-20
Reporting safety defects ......................10-20
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test ............................................ 10-21
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ....................10-22
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................... 10-22

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 50 L 13-1/4 gal 11 gal• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in
this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1 For additional
information, refer to
“Engine oil” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” sec-
tion of this manual. MRA8DE
With oil filter
change 4.0 L 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use a synthetic 0W-20
GF-5 SN motor oil. For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
Without oil
filter change 3.7 L
4 qt 3-1/4 qt
MR16DDT With oil filter
change 4.4 L 4-5/8 qt 3-7/8 qt
Without oil
filter change 4.1 L 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir MRA8DE
6.6 L 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) or equivalent.
MR16DDT With manual
transmis- sion 8.5 L 2-1/4 gal 1-7/8 gal
With con- tinuously variable
transmis- sion 8.7 L 2-1/4 gal 1-7/8 gal
Manual transmission fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type
75W-80, or equivalent.
• 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.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• 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 Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ——— • Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if
so equipped) refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this
section.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if
so equipped) refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this
section.
Windshield-washer fluid 4.8 L 1-1/4 gal 1 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
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