2000-2006 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Look up Nissan Sentra specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

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Chassis

• Type: B15

Engine 1.8L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 22-29FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 3.0 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 1.8L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil: API
• Oil capacity: 4.5 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.5L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Fuel

• Capacity: 13–1/4 gal (50L)

Cooling system

• Type: 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent, 50% Demineralized or distilled water
• Capacity:
  • With reservoir, Manual transmission:
    • QG18DE: 1–3/4 gal (6.8 L)
    • QR25DE:   1–3/4 gal( 6.7 L)
  • Automatic transmission:
    • QG18DE: 1–3/4 gal (6.8 L)
    • QR25DE:   1–3/4 gal( 6.7 L)

Manual transmission gear oil

• Type: API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85, Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid HQ Multi 75W-85 or equivalent
  • QG18DE : 3–1/8 qt (3.0 L)
  • QR25DE:   2–1/8 qt( 2.0 L)

Automatic transmission fluid

• Type: Genuine Nissan Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid

Power steering fluid (PSF)

• Type: Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent

Brake and clutch fluid

• Type: Type: Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent

Multi-purpose grease

• Type: NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Air conditioning system refrigerant

• Type: HFC-134a (R-134a)

Air conditioning system oil

• Type: NISSAN A/C System Oil Type ND-OIL8 or equivalent

Windshield washer fluid (shared between front and rear wipers)

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent

Powertrain

Engine

• 1.8 L QG18DE I4 (2000-2006)
• 2.0 L SR20DE I4 (2000–2001)
• 2.5 L QR25DE I4 (2002-2006)

Transmission

• 5-speed RS5F51A manual (2.5L)
• 5-speed RS5F70A manual (1.8L, 2.0L)
• 6-speed RS6F51H manual
• 4-speed RE4F03B automatic (1.8L, 2.0L)
• 4-speed RE4F04B automatic (2.5L)

Fuel Consumption