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:
Trouble diagnosis - specification
value
Description
The specification (SP) value indicates the tolerance of the value that is
displayed in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR”
mode of CONSULT during normal operation of the Engine Control System. When the
value in “SPEC” of
“DATA MONITOR” mode is within t ...
Engine compartment
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.
Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are ...
Precaution for Work
When removing or disassembling each component, be careful not to damage
or deform it. If a component
may be subject to interference, be sure to protect it with a shop cloth.
When removing (disengaging) components with a screwdriver or similar
tool, be sure to wrap the component
with a ...
