Changing engine oil -11 – NISSAN 2012 Sentra User Manual
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CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
Make sure to follow the engine oil changing inter-
vals in the maintenance booklet. Operating under
the following conditions may require more fre-
quent oil change:
● repeated short distance driving
● driving in dusty conditions
● stop and go commuting.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature, then turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
᭺
A
by turning it
counterclockwise.
MR20DE engine
᭺
A
Oil filler cap
᭺
B
Oil drain plug
᭺
C
Oil filter
WDI0521
QR25DE engine
᭺
A
Oil filler cap
᭺
B
Oil drain plug
᭺
C
Oil filter
WDI0597
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