2018 Nissan Sentra Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Nissan Sentra oil type depends on the engine: the Nismo, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.75 quarts with filter); the Nismo, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.75 quarts with filter); the S, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the S, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SL takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SR takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SR Midnight Edition takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SR Turbo takes 0W-20 (4.75 quarts with filter); the SR Turbo Midnight Edition takes 0W-20 (4.75 quarts with filter); the SV takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts 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: 0W-20, 4.75 quarts with filter
- SR Turbo Midnight Edition: 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 — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.75 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| SR Turbo Midnight Edition — 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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More specs & repair guides for your Sentra
2018 Nissan Sentra factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.2 quarts (8.7 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 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 uses 0W-20; SR Turbo Midnight Edition uses 0W-20; SV uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2018 Nissan Sentra take?
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 holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SR Turbo Midnight Edition holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SV holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Nissan Sentra?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Nissan Sentra. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.