2012 B16 (6th generation, final year)
2012 Nissan Sentra Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Nissan 27277-EN000 kit (also listed as 27277-JM01A). Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5–10 minute DIY.
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The 2012 Nissan Sentra cabin air filter is Nissan 27277-EN000 kit (also listed as 27277-JM01A) (behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5–10 minute diy).
Cabin air filter
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Nissan 27277-EN000 kit (also listed as 27277-JM01A) |
| Aftermarket | AirTechnik CF10550, Fram CF10550-equivalent (verify listing) |
| Location | Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5–10 minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 15,000–30,000 mi (yearly in dusty areas) |
Engine air filter, 2.0L 4-cylinder (MR20DE)
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Nissan 16546-ET00J (replaces 16546-ET000/ET00A) |
| Aftermarket | Fram CA10346 |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clips only, 2-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi (more often on dusty roads) |
Engine air filter, 2.5L 4-cylinder (QR25DE, SE-R / SE-R Spec V)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Nissan 16546-ET00A-family element (SE-R airbox differs from 2.0, match by VIN) |
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; clips only |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover?
These air filters specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2012 through 2012 — the B16 (6th generation, final year), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012 Nissan Sentra
- 2012Final year of the B16 generation and the last year for the SE-R and SE-R Spec V performance trims. This file covers 2012 only; 2007–2011 cars are mechanically similar.
2012 Nissan Sentra air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a 2012 Nissan Sentra take?
- Nissan 27277-EN000 kit (also listed as 27277-JM01A), or equivalents such as AirTechnik CF10550, Fram CF10550-equivalent (verify listing).
Where is the cabin air filter on a 2012 Nissan Sentra?
- Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5–10 minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2012 Nissan Sentra?
- Every 15,000–30,000 mi (yearly in dusty areas). Sooner if you drive in heavy traffic, on dirt roads, or through wildfire smoke, a clogged filter shows up first as weak airflow and a foggy windshield that will not clear.
What engine air filter does a 2012 Nissan Sentra take?
- Nissan 16546-ET00J (replaces 16546-ET000/ET00A), or Fram CA10346, replaced every 30,000 mi (more often on dusty roads).
Sources
- 2012 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (capacities, tires, plugs, CVT NS-2, CR2025)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Sentra 2.0L MR20DE (5W-30, 4.1 qt, drain plug 22–29 ft-lb)
- Goodyear tire fitment, 2012 Nissan Sentra by trim
- Nissan parts, 16546-ET00J engine air filter, 2007–2012 Sentra
- Nissan parts, 22401-JA01B spark plug, 2008–2012 Sentra 2.0
- CarComplaints, 2012 Sentra transmission failure reports
- fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Nissan Sentra EPA ratings