Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 622

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ENGINE OIL

2. Disconnect harness connector at oil pressure sensor (1), and

remove oil pressure sensor using a suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock oil pressure sensor.

3. Install Tools (A) and (B).

4. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Check engine oil pressure with engine running under no-load.

NOTE:

When engine oil temperature is low, engine oil pressure becomes high.

CAUTION:

If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump for oil leaks.

6. After the inspections, install oil pressure sensor as follows:
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure sensor and engine.
b. Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure sensor to specification.

Use Genuine RTV Silicon Sealant or equivalent.

c.

Check engine oil level. 

d. After warming up engine, check that there are no leaks of engine oil with engine running.

Draining

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WARNING:

• Be careful not to get burned, as engine oil may be hot.

• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin

contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as

soon as possible. 

1. Warm up the engine, and check for engine oil leaks from engine components. Refer to 

LU-7, "Inspection"

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2. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Loosen oil filler cap.
4. Remove drain plug and then drain engine oil.

(2)

: Starter motor

: Engine front

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Tool number (A)

: ST25051001 (J-25695-1)

Tool number (B)

: ST25052000 (J-25695-2)

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Engine oil pressure : Refer to 

LU-17, "Oil Pressure"

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Tightening torque

: Refer to 

EM-94, "Exploded View"

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ENGINE OIL

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Refilling

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1. Install drain plug with new drain plug washer. Refer to 

EM-33, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new drain plug washer.

2. Refill with new engine oil.

• Engine oil specification and viscosity: Refer to 

MA-11, "Engine Oil Recommendation"

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• Engine oil capacity : Refer to 

LU-17, "Oil Capacity"

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CAUTION:

• The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-

tions for reference only.

• Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.

3. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leaks.
4. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
5. Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-7, "Inspection"

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Tightening torque

: 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb).

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OIL FILTER

OIL FILTER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Exploded View"

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2. Drain engine oil. Refer to 

LU-8, "Draining"

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3. Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.

WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be

hot.

CAUTION:

• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil

leaks or spills.

• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.

• Completely wipe off any oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.

• The oil filter is provided with a relief valve. Use a Genuine

NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil fil-

ter.

3. Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,

then tighten it by 2/3 turn (A), or tighten to specification.

: Front

Tool number

: KV10115801 (J-38956)

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ALC094

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Oil filter

: 18.0 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

Tool number

: KV10115801 (J-38956)

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OIL FILTER

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4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to 

LU-9, "Refilling"

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5. Install engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Exploded View"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-7, "Inspection"

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2. Start the engine, and check that there are no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level, and adjust the level. Refer to 

LU-7, "Inspection"

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