--- title: "2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Cabin & Engine Air Filters" description: "Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Nissan 27891-3DF0A. Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/filters" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Nissan 27891-3DF0A. Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY. **Quick answer**: The 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra cabin air filter is Nissan 27891-3DF0A (behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute diy). ## Cabin air filter (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | OEM part | Nissan 27891-3DF0A | | Aftermarket | Fram CF11177, AirTechnik CF11177 (carbon) | | Location | Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY | | Replace every | Every 15,000 mi (10,000 mi in dusty conditions) | ## Engine air filter, 1.8L 4-cylinder (MRA8DE) (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | OEM part | Nissan 16546-JG30A | | Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clips only, 2-minute DIY | | Replace every | Every 30,000 mi (more often on dusty roads) | Note: Same element as 2011-2017 Juke and 2008-2015 Rogue ## Engine air filter, 1.6L turbo DIG-T (MR16DDT) (Check your manual) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | OEM part | Nissan 16546-JG30A (shared with the Juke's MR16DDT) | | 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 2013 through 2019, the B17 (7th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [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) ## What changed during the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra | 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 | ## 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra air filters: common questions ### 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). ## 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) ## Other Nissan Sentra generations - [2020-2025 Nissan Sentra air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/filters) - [2012 Nissan Sentra air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/filters) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/filters). ## More for the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/wipers) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.