NISSAN 2009 Sentra - Manual (Page 257)

CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature, then turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
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A by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
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B .
5. Remove the drain plug
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B with a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. See “Changing engine
oil filter” later in this section.
● Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
● Check your local regulations.
WARNING
● Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
MR20DE engine
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A Oil filler cap
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B Oil drain plug
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C Oil filter
WDI0521
QR25DE engine
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A Oil filler cap
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B Oil drain plug
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C Oil filter
WDI0597
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-11
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REVIEW COPY— 2009 Sentra (sen)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
10/27/08—tbrooks
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