Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
2AZ-FE LUBRICATION SERVICE DATA SPECIFICATION
| Oil pressure | Idling | 29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2 , 4.3 psi) or more | |
| At 3,000 RPM | 245 to 539 kPa (2.5 to 5.5 kgf/cm2 , 36 to 78 psi) | ||
| Add new oil | Standard capacity | Drain and refill with oil filter change | 3.8 liters (4.0 US qts, 3.3 lmp. qts) |
| Drain and refill without oil filter change | 3.6 liters (3.8 US qts, 3.2 lmp. qts) | ||
| Dry fill | 4.5 liters (4.88 US qts, 4.0 lmp. qts) | ||
| Oil pump rotor | Side clearance | Standard | 0.100 to 0.170 mm (0.0039 to 0.0067 in.) |
| Maximum | 0.325 mm (0.0128 in.) | ||
| Tip clearance | Standard | 0.080 to 0.160 mm (0.0031 to 0.0063 in.) | |
| Maximum | 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.) | ||
| Body clearance | Standard | 0.100 to 0.170 mm (0.0039 to 0.0067 in.) | |
| Maximum | 0.325 mm (0.01128 in.) | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.