Recommended Engine Oil for the Nissan Sentra. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on Nissan Sentra engine oil for 4 generations and 31 modifications produced from 1994 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.


The Sentra Generations
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Sentra B17 (2013-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Sentra 1.6 DIG-T (CAN) 4,4-4,5 L (service fill), 5,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2-0,3 L 8000 km/ 6 months 0W-20
Sentra 1.6 DIG-T (USA) 4,4-4,5 L (service fill), 5,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2-0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 0W-20
Sentra 1.8 (CAN) Filter capacity 0,2 L, 4 L 6000 km 0W-20
Sentra 1.8 (CAN) 4 L (service fill), 4,8 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2-0,3 L 8000 km/ 6 months 0W-20
Sentra 1.8 (USA) Filter capacity 0,2 L, 4 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 0W-20
Sentra 1.8 (USA) 4 L (service fill), 4,8 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2-0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 0W-20

Sentra B16 (2007-2013)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Sentra 2.0 (CAN) 3,8 L (service fill), 4,4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 6000 km 5W-30
Sentra 2.0 (CAN) 3,9 L (service fill), 4,4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 6000 km 5W-30
Sentra 2.0 (USA) 3,8 L (service fill), 4,4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Sentra 2.0 (USA) 3,9 L (service fill), 4,4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Sentra 2.5 (CAN) 4,3 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 6000 km 5W-30
Sentra 2.5 (CAN) 4,3 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 6000 km 5W-30
Sentra 2.5 (USA) 4,3 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Sentra 2.5 (USA) 4,9 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Sentra 2.5 Spec V (USA) 4,3 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Sentra 2.5 Spec V (USA) 4,9 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
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Sentra B15 (2000-2007)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Sentra 1.8 (CAN) 2,7 L (service fill), 3,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 6000 km 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 1.8 (USA) 2,7 L (service fill), 3,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 2.0 (USA) 3,3 L (service fill), 4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 2.5 (CAN) 3,9 L (service fill), 4,4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 6000 km 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 2.5 (CAN) 4 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 6000 km 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 2.5 (USA) 3,9 L (service fill), 4,4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 2.5 (USA) 4 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 2.5 (USA) 4,2 L (service fill), 4,6 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 2.5 Spec V (USA) 4 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
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Sentra B14 (1994-1999)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Sentra 1.6 (USA) 3,2 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Sentra 1.6 (USA) 3,2 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 1.8 (USA) 3 L (service fill), 3,4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 1.8 (USA) 3,2 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 2.0 (USA) 3,4 L (service fill), 3,6 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Sentra 2.0 (USA) 3,4 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
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