Changing engine oil filter -12 – NISSAN 2009 Sentra User Manual

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CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.

6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new

washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.

Drain plug tightening torque:

22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m)

7. Refill engine with recommended oil through

the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.

See

“Capacities

and

recommended

fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual for
drain and refill capacity.

The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.

8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around

the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10

minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.

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.

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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Maintenance and do-it-yourself

REVIEW COPY—

2009 Sentra (sen)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
10/27/08—tbrooks

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