Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants -2, Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants – NISSAN 2012 Sentra - Owner's Manual User Manual
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure
Imp measure
Liter
Fuel
14-1/2 gal
12-1/8 gal
55.0
See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *6
Drain and Refill
With oil filter
change
MR20DE
4-1/8 qt
3-3/8 qt
3.9
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
QR25DE
4-1/2 qt
3-3/4 qt
4.3
Without oil filter
change
MR20DE
3-7/8 qt
3-1/8 qt
3.6
QR25DE
4-1/4 qt
3-1/2 qt
4.0
Cooling system
With reservoir
MR20DE
1-7/8 gal
1-1/2 gal
7.0
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
QR25DE
CVT
1-7/8 gal
1-5/8 gal
7.1
M/T
1-7/8 gal
1-1/2 gal
6.9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
—
—
—
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 *2
Manual transmission gear oil
MR20DE
—
—
—
Genuine NISSAN gear oil (ETL 8997B) 75W-80, or equivalent *8
QR25DE
—
—
—
Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or equivalent *3
Brake and clutch fluid
Refill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section *7
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 *4
Multi-purpose grease
—
—
—
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant
—
—
—
HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning system oil
—
—
—
Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *5
Windshield-washer fluid
7/8 gal
3/4 gal
3.5
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
*2: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*3: If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used.
*4: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
*6: For further details, see “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*7: See a NISSAN dealer for service.
*8: If Genuine NISSAN gear oil (ETL 8997B) is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN gear oil (ETL 8997B)
as soon as it is available.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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