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.
2021 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 3.00 OZS. | 0.08 L | Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG or equivalent | Approximate capacity. | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.05 LBS. | 0.47 KG | HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) | Approximate capacity. | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 7.80 QTS. | 7.38 L | Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-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. | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | w/Reservoir | 7.50 QTS. | 7.09 L | Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 4.40 QTS. | 4.16 L | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | If the recommended motor oil is not available, use a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SP SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | If the recommended motor oil is not available, use a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 12.40 GALS. | 46.93 L | S | ||||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 4.75 QTS. | 4.49 L | Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Approximate capacity. | S | ||
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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.
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