Nissan Sentra (1991-1994) - Oil Change SR20
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| Also called | Nissan Sunny Nissan Tsuru III Nissan V16 |
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| Production | 1991-1994 (to present as Tsuru and Venezuela) |
| Assembly | Smyrna, Tennessee, Cuernavaca, Morelos, México, Japan |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe |
| Platform | Nissan B platform |
| Engine(s) | 1.4 L GA14DE 1.6 L GA16DE 2.0 L SR20DE |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in Tsuru: 2430 mm |
| Length | 170.3 in Tsuru: 4325 mm |
| Width | 65.7 in (1993-94) 65.6 in (1991-92) 53.9 in (coupe & 1991-92 sedan) 54.1 in (1993-94 sedan) Tsuru: 1650 mm |
| Height | 53.0 in Tsuru: 1381 mm |
| Curb weight | couple 2266 lb 4 dr 2288 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 13.2 gallons |
Reminder:
Remember, it is illegal to dispose of used motor oil improperly. Before doing this procedure, we recommend you find a local quick-lube place that will accept your dirty oil at no charge.
Contents |
[edit] Tools Needed
- 14MM wrench
- Oil Filter Wrench
- Hydraulic Jack
- Jack Stands
- Drain Pan
[edit] Supplies Needed
- Four quarts of oil, 5W-30
- Paper towels
- Oil Filter
[edit] Instructions
- Warm up the engine.
- Jack up the front of the car and place the car on jack stands.
- Place a container underneath the oil pan to catch the oil and remove the 14MM drain bolt from the oil pan. Be careful, the oil will still be hot.
- Remove the oil filter from the back of the engine block. A filter wrench can be used if you can’t get it by hand.
- Reinstall oil pan drain plug with new washer. Torque 22-29 foot pounds.
- Clean mating surface of oil filter. Make sure the old gasket is still on the old filter and not stuck to the mating surface on the block.
- Apply a coat of oil to the gasket of the new filter. Install the new filter by tightening until resistance is felt, then turning an addition 2/3 of a turn.
- Refill engine oil through the oil cap on the valve cover. It should take approximately 3 and 5/8 quarts.
- Start the car. The oil light should go out within a few seconds. If it does not turn the car off and investigate.
- Check for any oil leaks.
- Turn the car off. Wait a minute or two, then check the oil level on the dipstick.
