2013–2019 B17 (7th generation)
2013–2019 Nissan Sentra Factory Maintenance Schedule
The factory maintenance schedule for the 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra covering every service through 105,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it.
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2013–2019 Nissan Sentra maintenance schedule
High confidence5,000 miles / 6 months
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect brakes, fluid levels, wipers, battery terminals
15,000 miles / 18 months
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
- Inspect steering, suspension, axle boots, exhaust
30,000 miles / 36 months
- Replace engine air filter
- Inspect drive belts, brake lines, EVAP/fuel lines
- Inspect CVT fluid condition (dealer CONSULT deterioration check)
60,000 miles / 72 months
- Repeat 30,000-mile services
- Replace CVT fluid (NS-3) under severe service, strongly recommended for all B17s given the CVT's record
- Replace brake fluid (every ~2 years)
105,000 miles / 126 months
- Replace spark plugs
- Replace engine coolant (then every 75,000 mi / 60 months)
Nissan's US guide for these years calls for oil changes at every 5,000-mile service under both schedules. Severe service (short trips, dust, heat, hills) adds brake-fluid and CVT-fluid replacements at 20,000 and 60,000 miles respectively.
Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover?
These service schedule 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
2013–2019 Nissan Sentra service schedule: common questions
How often does a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra need servicing?
- The first scheduled visit is at 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.
What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra?
- Replace engine air filter; Inspect drive belts, brake lines, EVAP/fuel lines; Inspect CVT fluid condition (dealer CONSULT deterioration check).
What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra?
- Repeat 30,000-mile services; Replace CVT fluid (NS-3) under severe service, strongly recommended for all B17s given the CVT's record; Replace brake fluid (every ~2 years).
Does severe service change the schedule for a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra?
- Nissan's US guide for these years calls for oil changes at every 5,000-mile service under both schedules. Severe service (short trips, dust, heat, hills) adds brake-fluid and CVT-fluid replacements at 20,000 and 60,000 miles respectively.
Sources
- 2017 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (oil, capacities, NS-3, tires, bulbs, CR2025)
- 2013 Sentra Factory Service Manual, Engine Lubrication (4.0 L with filter)
- BBB National Programs, Nissan CVT Stringer class action (2013–2017 Sentra, 84 mo/84k)
- Martinez v. Nissan CVT settlement (2018–2019 Sentra, 24 mo/24k extension)
- NHTSA recall 16V-244, occupant classification system
- NHTSA recall 21V-135, brake light switch, 2016–2019 Sentra
- Nissan parts. 15208-65F0E oil filter (fits 1995–2021 Sentra)
- CarComplaints, 2013 Sentra CVT transmission failure
- fueleconomy.gov, 2014/2017 Sentra EPA ratings