2017 Nissan Sentra Oil Type & Capacity
The 2017 Nissan Sentra oil type depends on the engine: the Nismo, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the Nismo, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the S, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the S, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SL takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SR takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SR Midnight Edition takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SR Turbo Midnight Edition, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the SR Turbo Midnight Edition, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the SR Turbo, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the SR Turbo, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the SV takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Nismo, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 4.75 quarts with filter
- Nismo, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.75 quarts with filter
- S, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- S, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SL: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SR: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SR Midnight Edition: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SR Turbo Midnight Edition, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 4.75 quarts with filter
- SR Turbo Midnight Edition, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.75 quarts with filter
- SR Turbo, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 4.75 quarts with filter
- SR Turbo, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.75 quarts with filter
- SV: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nismo, Automatic CVT Trans — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.75 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Nismo, Standard Trans — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.75 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| S, Automatic CVT Trans — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| S, Standard Trans — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SL — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SR — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SR Midnight Edition — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SR Turbo Midnight Edition, Automatic CVT Trans — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.75 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| SR Turbo Midnight Edition, Standard Trans — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.75 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| SR Turbo, Automatic CVT Trans — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.75 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| SR Turbo, Standard Trans — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.75 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| SV — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2017 Nissan Sentra take?
It depends on the engine: Nismo, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; Nismo, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; S, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; S, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; SL uses 0W-20; SR uses 0W-20; SR Midnight Edition uses 0W-20; SR Turbo Midnight Edition, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; SR Turbo Midnight Edition, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; SR Turbo, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; SR Turbo, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; SV uses 0W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2017 Nissan Sentra?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Nismo, Automatic CVT Trans holds 4.75 quarts with filter; Nismo, Standard Trans holds 4.75 quarts with filter; S, Automatic CVT Trans holds 4.5 quarts with filter; S, Standard Trans holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SL holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SR holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SR Midnight Edition holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SR Turbo Midnight Edition, Automatic CVT Trans holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SR Turbo Midnight Edition, Standard Trans holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SR Turbo, Automatic CVT Trans holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SR Turbo, Standard Trans holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SV holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2017 Nissan Sentra?
Most 2017 Nissan Sentra owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Nissan recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2017 Nissan Sentra?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2017 Nissan Sentra. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.