2020–2025 B18 (8th generation)
2020–2025 Nissan Sentra Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2020–2025 Nissan Sentra takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: CVT: Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY. No normal-service change interval; severe service calls for replacement every 60,000 mi (or when dealer CONSULT deterioration data exceeds 210,000).. Coolant: Pre-diluted Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), ~7.1 L (1-7/8 gal) with reservoir. First change 105,000 mi/84 months, then every 75,000 mi/60 months..
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2020–2025 Nissan Sentra fluid guide
Verified| System | Fluid type & capacity |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Pre-diluted Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), ~7.1 L (1-7/8 gal) with reservoir. First change 105,000 mi/84 months, then every 75,000 mi/60 months. |
| Transmission | CVT: Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY. No normal-service change interval; severe service calls for replacement every 60,000 mi (or when dealer CONSULT deterioration data exceeds 210,000). |
| Brake fluid | Genuine Nissan Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3, factory schedule replaces it every 20,000 mi / 24 months |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |
2.5 L reservoir (US); plain washer fluid. A/C uses R-1234yf refrigerant, pricier to recharge than older R-134a.
Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover?
These fluids specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2020 through 2025 — the B18 (8th generation), compact sedan (independent rear suspension). 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 2020–2025 Nissan Sentra
- 2020Generation launch: 2.2 in wider, independent rear suspension, 149-hp MR20DD, CVT only, Safety Shield 360 standard
- 2023Minor equipment shuffle; last pre-facelift year
- 2024Facelift: new front fascia and grille, updated wheels and infotainment, slightly better EPA ratings; mechanical specs carry over
- 2025Carryover year, final year of the B18 covered here (an all-new Sentra follows for 2026)
2020–2025 Nissan Sentra fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2020–2025 Nissan Sentra take?
- CVT: Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY. No normal-service change interval; severe service calls for replacement every 60,000 mi (or when dealer CONSULT deterioration data exceeds 210,000).. 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 2020–2025 Nissan Sentra use?
- Pre-diluted Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), ~7.1 L (1-7/8 gal) with reservoir. First change 105,000 mi/84 months, then every 75,000 mi/60 months..
What brake fluid does a 2020–2025 Nissan Sentra take?
- Genuine Nissan Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3, factory schedule replaces it every 20,000 mi / 24 months.
Sources
- 2021 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (capacities, NS-3, bulbs, schedule, CR2032, tires)
- NHTSA recall 23V-581, tie rod assembly, 2020–2022 Sentra
- NHTSA recalls, 2024/2025 Sentra (driveshaft 24V-304, 26V-410)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Sentra 2.0L MR20DD (0W-20, drain plug 22–29 ft-lb)
- KBB / Car and Driver, 2020 Sentra specs (149 hp, 3,047 lb curb weight)
- Go-Parts, 2020–2025 Sentra rear brakes (260mm discs SV/SR, drums S)
- Nissan parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter
- fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Sentra EPA ratings