Complete Oil Specifications
Nissan’s owner’s manual for the 2021 Sentra (2.0L MR20DD) recommends Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or an equivalent. If Genuine NISSAN oil isn’t available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN oil may be used. Engine oil drain and refill capacity is about 4-3/8 US qt (4.1 L) with an oil filter change, or 4 US qt (3.8 L) without.
When to Change the Oil
Nissan’s schedule lists replace engine oil & filter as essential maintenance every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first. If the oil replacement indicator comes on sooner, change the oil and filter within two weeks or before you drive 500 miles (800 km).
Warranty Note
The manual says damage caused by motor oil other than the recommended oil isn’t covered under Nissan’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
What We Couldn’t Confirm
- OEM oil filter part number and drain plug torque. Neither appears in the owner’s manual pages used here.
FAQs
What oil does a 2021 Nissan Sentra take? Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent; a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN oil may be used if the Nissan oil isn’t available.
How much oil does it hold? About 4-3/8 US qt (4.1 L) with an oil filter change, or 4 US qt (3.8 L) without.
How often should I change the oil? Every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, or within two weeks or 500 miles after the oil replacement indicator appears.