Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Recommended fluids and lubricants
Fluids and lubricants
*1: For additional information, see “engine oil recommendation”.
*2: As an alternative to this recommended oil, sae 5w-30 conventional petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the new vehicle limited warranty.
*3: Use only genuine nissan cvt fluid ns-3, using automatic transmission fluid other than genuine nissan cvt fluid ns-3 will damage the cvt, which is not covered by the nissan new vehicle limited warranty.
*4 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.
*5: Available in mainland u.S.A. Through a nissan dealer.
*6: For additional information, see "air conditioner specification label".
Engine oil recommendation
Nissan recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy. Select only engine oils that meet the american petroleum institute (api) certification and international lubricant standardization and approval committee (ilsac) certification and sae viscosity standard. These oils have the api certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage.
- Api certification mark
- Api service symbol
Engine coolant mixture ratio
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% genuine nissan long life antifreeze/coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The antifreeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not necessary.
Warning:
- Do not remove the radiator or coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator.
- The radiator is equipped with a pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine damage, use only a genuine nissan radiator cap.
Caution:
- When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only genuine nissan long life antifreeze/coolant (blue) or equivalent. Genuine nissan long life antifreeze/coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to provide antifreeze protection to -34°f (-37°c). If additional freeze protection is needed due to weather where the vehicle is operated, add genuine nissan long life antifreeze/coolant (blue) concentrate following the directions on the container. If an equivalent coolant other than genuine nissan long life antifreeze/coolant (blue) is used, follow the coolant manufacturer’s instructions to maintain minimum antifreeze protection to -34°f (-37°c). The use of other types of coolant solutions other than genuine nissan long life antifreeze/coolant (blue) or equivalent may damage the engine cooling system.
- Mixing any other type of coolant other than genuine nissan long life antifreeze/coolant (blue), including genuine nissan long life antifreeze/coolant (green), or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.
Periodic maintenance
Introduction of periodic maintenance
The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon
weather and atmospheric conditions,
varying road surfaces, individual driving habits ...
Engine maintenance
Drive belt
Drive belt : inspection
Alternator
Drive belt auto-tensioner
Crankshaft pulley
A/c compressor
Water pump
Drive belt
Possible use range
New drive belt range
Ndica ...
Other materials:
Locking with key
Driver’s side
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors at the same time.
Turning the key toward the front 1 of the vehicle
locks all doors.
Turning the key one time toward the rear 2 of the
vehicle unlocks that door. From that position,
returning the key to ...
Door lock actuator
Driver side
Driver side : component function check
1.CHECK FUNCTION
Select DOOR LOCK of BCM using CONSULT.
Select DOOR LOCK in ACTIVE TEST mode.
Touch ALL LOCK or ALL UNLK to check that it works normally.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Door lock actuator is OK.
NO > ...
Cleaning exterior
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle,
it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:
after a rainfall to prevent possible damage
from acid rain.
after driving on coastal roads.
when contaminants suc ...
