The Nissan Sentra has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.
For example, the 2021 Sentra with the 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DD engine has an oil capacity of 4.3 quarts (4.07 liters), the 2019 Sentra with the 1.6L 4-cyl MR16DDT Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 4.6 quarts (4.35 liters) and the 2019 Sentra with the 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE engine has an oil capacity of 4.2 quarts (3.97 liters).
It's essential to fill the engine of your Nissan Sentra to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. So, whenever you change your oil or add to it, run your engine for a few seconds, turn it off, and double-check the level.
Continue to the tables below to see the oil capacity for the particular year and engine option of your Nissan Sentra.
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DD | 4.3 Quarts | 4.07 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DD | 4.3 Quarts | 4.07 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DD | 4.3 Quarts | 4.07 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DD | 4.3 Quarts | 4.07 Liters | 0W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl MR16DDT Turbo | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl MR16DDT Turbo | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2019 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2019 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl MR16DDT Turbo | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl MR16DDT Turbo | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl MR16DDT Turbo | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl MR16DDT Turbo | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl MRA8DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4.1 Quarts | 3.88 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4 Quarts | 3.79 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 2.0L 4-cyl MR20DE | 4 Quarts | 3.79 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl QG18DE | 2.9 Quarts | 2.74 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl QG18DE | 2.9 Quarts | 2.74 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl QG18DE | 2.9 Quarts | 2.74 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl QG18DE | 2.9 Quarts | 2.74 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 1.8L 4-cyl QG18DE | 2.9 Quarts | 2.74 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 1.8L 4-cyl QG18DE | 2.9 Quarts | 2.74 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 2.5L 4-cyl QR25DE | 4.4 Quarts | 4.16 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 1.8L 4-cyl QG18DE | 2.9 Quarts | 2.74 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2001 | 2.0L 4-cyl SR20DE | 3.6 Quarts | 3.41 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2001 | 1.8L 4-cyl QG18DE | 2.9 Quarts | 2.74 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2000 | 2.0L 4-cyl SR20DE | 3.6 Quarts | 3.41 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2000 | 1.8L 4-cyl QG18DE | 2.9 Quarts | 2.74 Liters | 5W-30 |
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Having the incorrect oil level in the engine of your Nissan Sentra could result in catastrophic engine damage.
We recommend checking the engine oil level in your Nissan Sentra regularly, ideally once a week.