Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Changing engine oil filter
- 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 by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine oil may be hot.
- Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket material remaining on the sealing surface of the engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine damage
- Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
- Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
- Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required.
- Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if necessary.
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 b ...
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped)
CAUTION
Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-3. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will
damage the CVT, which is not covered
...
Other materials:
Engine assembly M/T
M/T : Exploded View
Washer
Upper torque rod (RH)
Engine mounting insulator (RH)
Rear torque rod bracket
Rear torque rod
Engine mounting bracket (LH)
Engine mounting frame support (LH)
Engine mounting insulator (LH)
CAUTION:
Check that the stud bolt (*2) is tight at the spe ...
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System (if so equipped)
WARNING
Use a phone after stopping your vehicle
in a safe location. If you have to use a
phone while driving, exercise extreme
caution at all times so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
If you are unable to devote full attention
to vehicle operation ...
Brake precautions
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping distance
will be longer.
Using the bra ...
