2013–2019 Nissan Sentra Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter

Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover?

These air filters specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2013 through 2019 — the B17 (7th generation), 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 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra

• 2013Generation launch, 150 lb lighter than the B16, 1.8L MRA8DE with CVT or 6MT, FE+ aero-economy trims
• 2014Revised CVT calibration, steering, and suspension tuning for a smoother, more responsive drive; powertrain otherwise unchanged
• 2015Chassis retuned again for improved refinement, per Nissan; powertrain carries over unchanged from 2014
• 2016Facelift: new front/rear fascias and lights, available LED low beams (SL), updated steering/suspension tune, added driver-assist options
• 2017SR Turbo (188-hp 1.6L MR16DDT) and NISMO join the lineup; 1.8L re-rated to 124 hp (CVT)
• 2018Automatic Emergency Braking made standard
• 2019Final B17 year; SR Turbo and NISMO's last year, the last factory-hot Sentra to date

What cabin air filter does a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra take?

Nissan 27891-3DF0A, or equivalents such as Fram CF11177, AirTechnik CF11177 (carbon).

Where is the cabin air filter on a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra?

Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.

How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra?

Every 15,000 mi (10,000 mi in dusty conditions). 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 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra take?

Nissan 16546-JG30A, replaced every 30,000 mi (more often on dusty roads).