Nissan Sentra Oil Capacities (2000 - 2021)

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.

2020 - 2021 Nissan Sentra Engine Oil Capacity Table
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
2016 - 2019 Nissan Sentra Engine Oil Capacity Table
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
2011 - 2015 Nissan Sentra Engine Oil Capacity Table
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
2006 - 2010 Nissan Sentra Engine Oil Capacity Table
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
2000 - 2005 Nissan Sentra Engine Oil Capacity Table
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.