Changing engine oil filter -12 – NISSAN 2010 Sentra User Manual

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply

the parking brake.

2. Turn the engine off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter

C

.

4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench

by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove

the oil filter by turning it by hand.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine

oil may be hot.

5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with

a clean rag.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove any old gasket material

remaining on the sealing surface of the

engine. Failure to do so could lead to

engine damage.

6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean

engine oil.

7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance

is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.

8. Start the engine and check for leakage

around the oil filter. Correct as required.

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10

minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if

necessary.

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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