NISSAN SENTRA 2021 Owners Manual

7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or 6 Months
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9-14Maintenance and schedules

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 47 L 12-3/8 gal 10 3/8 gal • For additional information, refer to “Fuel recom-
mendation” in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1 For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Engine oil” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” sec-
tion of this manual. With oil filter
change 4.1 L 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent)
is recommended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available,
a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN 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 Vehicle Limited War-
ranty. For additional information, refer to “Engine oil
and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
Without oil fil-
ter change 3.8 L 4 qt 3-3/8 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir With manual
transmission 6.9 L 1-7/8 gal 1-1/2 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent.
With continu-
ously variable transmission 7.1 L 1-7/8 gal 1-1/2 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 flu-
ids other than as recommended is not covered un-
der NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited Warranty outlined
in your Warranty Information Booklet.
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 — — — • HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf )
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner
system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this
section.
Air conditioning system oil — — — • Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG or
equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner
system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this
section.
Windshield-washer fluid USA 2.5 L 5/8 gal 1/2 gal
• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate
Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
Canada 4.2 L 1-1/8 gal 7/8 gal
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number
91).

If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline,
please take the following precautions as
the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle
performance problems and/or fuel system
damage.
•The fuel should be unleaded and have
an octane rating no lower than that
recommended for unleaded gasoline.
• If an oxygenate-blend other than
methanol blend is used, it should con-
tain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
• E-15 fuel contains more than 10% oxy-
genate. E-15 fuel will adversely affect
the emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle and should not be
used. Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. •
If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not avail-
able to ensure that all methanol blends
are suitable for use in NISSAN vehicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine
stalling and difficult hot-starting are expe-
rienced af ter using oxygenate-blend fuels,
immediately change to a non-oxygenate
fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during re-
fueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.
E–15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15%
fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline.
E-15 can only be used in vehicles designed
to run on E-15 fuel. Do not use E-15 in your
vehicle. U.S. government regulations re-
quire fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified with small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation
or the appropriate percentage for that re-
gion.
E–85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85%
fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel
Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 in your ve-
hicle. U.S. government regulations require
fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
tified by a small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation or the
appropriate percentage for that region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-
nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting ad-
ditive. NISSAN does not recommend the
use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel may
adversely affect vehicle performance, in-
cluding the emissions control system. Note
that while some fuel pumps label MMT
content, not all do, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for more de-
tails.
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Af termarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
any af termarket fuel additives (for ex-
ample, fuel injector cleaner, octane
booster, intake valve deposit removers,
etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of
these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active sol-
vents or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can
cause persistent, heavy “spark knock.”
(“Spark knock” is a metallic rapping
noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine
damage. If you detect a persistent heavy
spark knock even when using gasoline
of the stated octane rating, or if you hear
steady spark knock while holding a
steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended that you have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.Incorrect ignition timing may result in
spark knock, af ter-run and/or overheating,
which may cause excessive fuel consump-
tion or engine damage. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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