--- title: "2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: CVT: Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY (do not use NS-2 or generic ATF. CVT damage is excluded from warranty). 6MT: Nissan MTF TL/JR Type 75W-80 (API GL-4+).. Coolant: Pre-diluted Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). MRA8DE: 6.6 L (1-3/4 gal); MR16DDT: 8.7 L (CVT) / 8.5 L (6MT). First change 105,000 mi/84 months, then every 75,000 mi/60 months.." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Fluid Types and Capacities Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: CVT: Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY (do not use NS-2 or generic ATF. CVT damage is excluded from warranty). 6MT: Nissan MTF TL/JR Type 75W-80 (API GL-4+).. Coolant: Pre-diluted Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). MRA8DE: 6.6 L (1-3/4 gal); MR16DDT: 8.7 L (CVT) / 8.5 L (6MT). First change 105,000 mi/84 months, then every 75,000 mi/60 months.. ## 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra fluid guide (Verified) | System | Fluid type & capacity | | --- | --- | | Coolant | Pre-diluted Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). MRA8DE: 6.6 L (1-3/4 gal); MR16DDT: 8.7 L (CVT) / 8.5 L (6MT). First change 105,000 mi/84 months, then every 75,000 mi/60 months. | | Transmission | CVT: Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY (do not use NS-2 or generic ATF. CVT damage is excluded from warranty). 6MT: Nissan MTF TL/JR Type 75W-80 (API GL-4+). | | Brake fluid | Genuine Nissan Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 (Nissan's guide replaces it roughly every 20,000-30,000 mi / 2 years) | | Power steering | None (electric power steering) | Note: 4.8 L reservoir; plain washer fluid, no special spec ## Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover? These fluids 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 fluids: common questions ### What transmission fluid does a 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra take? CVT: Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY (do not use NS-2 or generic ATF. CVT damage is excluded from warranty). 6MT: Nissan MTF TL/JR Type 75W-80 (API GL-4+).. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure. ### What coolant does a 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra use? Pre-diluted Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). MRA8DE: 6.6 L (1-3/4 gal); MR16DDT: 8.7 L (CVT) / 8.5 L (6MT). First change 105,000 mi/84 months, then every 75,000 mi/60 months.. ### What brake fluid does a 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra take? Genuine Nissan Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 (Nissan's guide replaces it roughly every 20,000-30,000 mi / 2 years). ## 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 fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/fluids) - [2012 Nissan Sentra fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/fluids) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/fluids). ## 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) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/brakes) - [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.