--- title: "2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra, the B17 (7th generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the B17 (7th generation), Compact sedan. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 4.2 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 35 | | Tire size | P205/55R16 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 28" / 14" | | Cabin filter | Nissan 27891-3DF0A | | Key fob battery | CR2025 (Intelligent Key) | ## 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1.8L 4-cylinder (MRA8DE) | 2013-2019 | S, FE+ S, SV, SR, SL (130 hp 2013-2016; re-rated 124 hp for 2017-2019) | 0W-20 | 4.2 qt | | 1.6L turbo DIG-T (MR16DDT) | 2017-2019 | SR Turbo and NISMO, 2017-2019 (188 hp; 6MT or CVT) | 0W-20 | 4.75 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | Generation launch, 150 lb lighter than the B16, 1.8L MRA8DE with CVT or 6MT, FE+ aero-economy trims | | 2014 | Revised CVT calibration, steering, and suspension tuning for a smoother, more responsive drive; powertrain otherwise unchanged | | 2015 | Chassis retuned again for improved refinement, per Nissan; powertrain carries over unchanged from 2014 | | 2016 | Facelift: new front/rear fascias and lights, available LED low beams (SL), updated steering/suspension tune, added driver-assist options | | 2017 | SR Turbo (188-hp 1.6L MR16DDT) and NISMO join the lineup; 1.8L re-rated to 124 hp (CVT) | | 2018 | Automatic Emergency Braking made standard | | 2019 | Final B17 year; SR Turbo and NISMO's last year, the last factory-hot Sentra to date | ## Model years in this generation - [2013 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013) - [2014 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2014) - [2015 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2015) - [2016 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2016) - [2017 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2017) - [2018 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2018) - [2019 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2019) For the full nameplate history, see the [Nissan Sentra guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra). ## Sources - [2017 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (oil, capacities, NS-3, tires, bulbs, CR2025)](https://owners.nissanusa.com/content/techpub/ManualsAndGuides/Sentra/2017/2017-Sentra-owner-manual.pdf) - [2013 Sentra Factory Service Manual, Engine Lubrication (4.0 L with filter)](https://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual?fsm_download=Sentra/2013/LU.pdf) - [BBB National Programs, Nissan CVT Stringer class action (2013-2017 Sentra, 84 mo/84k)](https://bbbprograms.org/programs/dr/class-action/nissan-cvt) - [Martinez v. Nissan CVT settlement (2018-2019 Sentra, 24 mo/24k extension)](https://www.altimasentraversacvtsettlement2022.com/) - [NHTSA recall 16V-244, occupant classification system](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [NHTSA recall 21V-135, brake light switch, 2016-2019 Sentra](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [Nissan parts. 15208-65F0E oil filter (fits 1995-2021 Sentra)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e) - [CarComplaints, 2013 Sentra CVT transmission failure](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Nissan/Sentra/2013/transmission/cvt_transmission_failure.shtml) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2014/2017 Sentra EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2017_Nissan_Sentra.shtml) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.