--- title: "Nissan Sentra Maintenance Schedule" description: "How the Nissan Sentra service schedule specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The factory maintenance schedule for the Nissan Sentra covering every service through 105,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/service-schedule" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Nissan Sentra Factory Maintenance Schedule The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Nissan Sentra service schedule specification changed by year? | Model years | First service | Intervals listed | Through | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/service-schedule) | 5,000 mi | 7 | 105,000 mi | | [2013-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/service-schedule) | 5,000 mi | 5 | 105,000 mi | | [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/service-schedule) | 3,750 mi | 6 | 105,000 mi | ## Full specifications by generation The service schedule on a Nissan Sentra is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2020-2025 Nissan Sentra Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/service-schedule) - [2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/service-schedule) - [2012 Nissan Sentra Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/service-schedule) ## Nissan Sentra service schedule: common questions ### How often does a 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 Nissan Sentra? Replace engine air filter; Replace in-cabin microfilter; Replace engine oil and filter; Replace Intelligent Key battery (per factory schedule). ### What is due at 60,000 miles on a Nissan Sentra? Repeat 30,000-mile services; Severe service: replace CVT fluid (NS-3). ### Does severe service change the schedule for a Nissan Sentra? Straight from the 2021 owner's manual maintenance tables. Severe service (repeated short trips, dust, extensive idling, hot-climate stop-and-go) moves oil to 5,000-mile intervals and adds the 60,000-mile CVT fluid change, cheap insurance given Nissan CVT history. ## Sources - [2021 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (capacities, NS-3, bulbs, schedule, CR2032, tires)](https://www.nissan-techinfo.com/refgh0v/og/sentra/2021-Nissan-Sentra.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 23V-581, tie rod assembly, 2020-2022 Sentra](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [NHTSA recalls, 2024/2025 Sentra (driveshaft 24V-304, 26V-410)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Sentra 2.0L MR20DD (0W-20, drain plug 22-29 ft-lb)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2020/nissan-datsun/sentra/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-mr20dd-b/) - [KBB / Car and Driver, 2020 Sentra specs (149 hp, 3,047 lb curb weight)](https://www.caranddriver.com/nissan/sentra/specs/2020/nissan_sentra_nissan-sentra_2020) - [Go-Parts, 2020-2025 Sentra rear brakes (260mm discs SV/SR, drums S)](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/brakes-rear-nissan-sentra-2020-2025) - [Nissan parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Sentra EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Nissan_Sentra.shtml) ## Find your exact Sentra - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012) More Nissan Sentra guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/fluids) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.