Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Changing engine oil

- Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
- Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature, then turn it off.
- Remove the oil filler cap A by turning it
counterclockwise.
- Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B .
- Remove the drain plug B with 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. See “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.
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CAUTION
- Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
- Waste oil must be disposed of properly.
- Check your local regulations.
- Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m)
- Refill engine with recommended oil through
the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual for drain
and refill capacity.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
- Start the engine. Check for leakage around
the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as required.
- Turn the engine off and wait more than
10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.
Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minute ...
Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
Turn the engine off.
Place a large drain pan under the oil filter C .
Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench
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Other materials:
System description
Component parts
Component parts location
Instrument lower finisher
Component description
Sport mode switch
The sport mode switch is installed to the instrument lower finisher.
When the sport mode indicator lamp on the combination meter
is off and the sport mode switch is pres ...
Brake pedal
Inspection
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
Check the brake pedal height (H1) between the dash lower panel (1)
and the brake pedal upper surface.
Brake pedal height (H1) : Refer to BR-54, "Brake Pedal".
CAUTION:
Check the brake pedal height with the floor trim removed.
STOP LAMP SWITCH AND BR ...
Antenna
Window antenna
The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION
Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any metal
parts to it. This may cause poor reception
or noise.
When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
d ...
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