NISSAN Sentra
B14 / B15 / B16 / B17 / 1996-2023 / Sedan, Coupe, Wagon / Sedan / Coupe (varies by market) / Sedan / Coupe / Sedan / Coupe (market dependent)
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1996 NISSAN Sentra GA16DE/SR20DE (B14)
B14 / GA16DE, SR20DE, GA14DE / Four-cylinder engines with SOHC or DOHC configurations; GA16DE (1.6L DOHC), SR20DE (2.0L DOHC), GA14DE (1.4L DOHC in some markets)
1998 NISSAN Sentra GA16DE/SR20DE (B14)
B14 / GA16DE, SR20DE, GA16DS (some Latin America versions) / Globally, the 1998 Sentra B14 mainly used 1.6L and 2.0L inline-4 engines. North America predominantly had the GA16DE (dual overhead cam, electronic fuel injection) producing about 110 hp, while some markets offered the more powerful 2.0L SR20DE engine with ~140 hp. Engine availability depends on market.
1999 NISSAN Sentra GA16DE/SR20DE (B14)
B14 / GA16DE, SR20DE / 4-cylinder inline engines, 1.6L GA16DE (SOHC, multi-point fuel injection), and 2.0L SR20DE (DOHC, multi-point fuel injection) depending on market.
2000 NISSAN Sentra GA16DE/SR20DE (B15)
B15 / GA16DE, SR20DE, QG15DE / The 2000 Nissan Sentra was available with several inline-4 engines depending on market: the GA16DE 1.6L DOHC naturally aspirated (common in North America), the SR20DE 2.0L DOHC naturally aspirated (Japanese market and some export markets), and the QG15DE 1.5L DOHC naturally aspirated (selected global markets).
2001 NISSAN Sentra QG15DE/QR20DE (B15)
B15 / QG15DE, QR20DE, GA16DE, SR20DE / Four-cylinder inline engines widely varied by market: 1.5L QG15DE and 1.6L GA16DE found in Asia and Latin America; 2.0L QR20DE common in North America; 2.0L SR20DE in some Asian markets.
2003 NISSAN Sentra QG15DE/QR20DE (B15)
B15 / QG15DE, QR20DE, SR20DE / The 2003 Sentra was offered with several four-cylinder gasoline engines globally: 1.5L QG15DE (primarily Asia), 2.0L QR20DE (North America), and 2.0L SR20DE (select markets). All are DOHC 16-valve inline-4 engines.
2004 NISSAN Sentra QG15DE/QR20DE (B15)
B15 / QG15DE, QR20DE / Mainly 1.5L inline-4 QG15DE in Asian and some Latin markets, 2.0L inline-4 QR20DE in North America and some Latin markets.
2007 NISSAN Sentra QR25DE/QG18DE (B15)
B15 / QR25DE, QG18DE, MR18DE / 2007 global Nissan Sentra used several 4-cylinder engines depending on market: QR25DE 2.5L inline-4 (North America), QG18DE 1.8L inline-4 (Latin America/Asia), MR18DE 1.8L inline-4 (some Asia).
2008 NISSAN Sentra MR18DE/QR25DE (B16)
B16 / MR18DE, QR25DE, HR16DE / 3 main petrol engines across markets: 1.8L MR18DE common in North America and Asia; 2.5L QR25DE available in North America; 1.6L HR16DE in some Asia-Pacific markets.
2009 NISSAN Sentra MR18DE/QR25DE (B16)
B16 / MR18DE, QR25DE / The 2009 Nissan Sentra B16 was offered primarily with the 1.8L inline-4 MR18DE engine in North America. Other markets, including parts of Asia and Latin America, also saw the 2.5L QR25DE engine option in higher trims or related Sentra variants.
2011 NISSAN Sentra MR20DE/QG18DE (B16)
B16 / MR20DE, QG18DE / Primarily 2.0L MR20DE inline-4 (North America); 1.8L QG18DE inline-4 in some global markets. Both DOHC with 16 valves, variable valve timing on MR20DE.
2015 NISSAN Sentra MR20DE/HR16DE (B17)
B17 / MR20DE, HR16DE, MR18DE / Inline 4-cylinder DOHC engines with dual CVTC (Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control), naturally aspirated.
2017 NISSAN Sentra MR20DE/HR16DE (B17)
B17 / MR20DE, HR16DE / Main engines include the 2.0L inline-4 MR20DE (North America) and 1.6L inline-4 HR16DE (select markets). Variants vary by market, with MR20DE as the principal engine for the U.S. and Canada.
2019 NISSAN Sentra MR20DE/HR16DE (B17)
B17 / MR20DE, HR16DE, HR12DDR / 2019 Sentra B17 uses four-cylinder engines varying by market: 2.0L MR20DE in North America, 1.6L HR16DE in Southeast Asia, and 1.2L HR12DDR turbo in some other global markets.
2020 NISSAN Sentra MR20DD/HR16DE (B17)
B17 / MR20DD, HR16DE / 2020 Nissan Sentra was offered mainly with the MR20DD 2.0L direct-injection inline-4 engine in North America and some global markets, and the HR16DE 1.6L inline-4 in select markets.
2021 NISSAN Sentra HR16DE/MR20DD (B18)
B18 / HR16DE, MR20DD / 1.6L HR16DE inline-4 and 2.0L MR20DD inline-4 gasoline engines mainly; engine choice varies by market, e.g., 1.6L common in North America and Latin America, 2.0L MR20DD offered in some markets including Mexico.
2023 NISSAN Sentra MR20DD/HR16DE (B18 (common global designation for 2023 Sentra))
B18 (common global designation for 2023 Sentra) / MR20DD, HR16DE, HR15DE (for some regions) / Inline-4 gasoline engines vary by market: MR20DD 2.0L with direct injection (North America), HR16DE 1.6L naturally aspirated (Mexico, other markets), HR15DE 1.5L naturally aspirated (China).
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | technical-profile | GA16DE, SR20DE, GA14DE | 1.4L to 2.0L inline-4 | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 1998 | technical-profile | GA16DE, SR20DE, GA16DS (some Latin America versions) | 1597 cc (GA16DE) / 1998 cc (SR20DE) | Multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) |
| 1999 | technical-profile | GA16DE, SR20DE | 1597 cc (GA16DE), 1998 cc (SR20DE) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2000 | technical-profile | GA16DE, SR20DE, QG15DE | 1.5 - 2.0 liters | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2001 | technical-profile | QG15DE, QR20DE, GA16DE, SR20DE | 1498 cc to 1998 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2003 | technical-profile | QG15DE, QR20DE, SR20DE | 1.5L to 2.0L | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2004 | technical-profile | QG15DE, QR20DE | 1498 cc (QG15DE), 1998 cc (QR20DE) | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| 2007 | technical-profile | QR25DE, QG18DE, MR18DE | 1796-2488 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2008 | technical-profile | MR18DE, QR25DE, HR16DE | 1.6L - 2.5L | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2009 | technical-profile | MR18DE, QR25DE | 1796 cc (MR18DE), 2488 cc (QR25DE) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2011 | technical-profile | MR20DE, QG18DE | 1997 cc (MR20DE), 1798 cc (QG18DE) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2015 | technical-profile | MR20DE, HR16DE, MR18DE | 1.6 L (HR16DE), 1.8 L (MR18DE), 2.0 L (MR20DE) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2017 | technical-profile | MR20DE, HR16DE | 1997 cc (MR20DE), 1598 cc (HR16DE) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2019 | technical-profile | MR20DE, HR16DE, HR12DDR | 1597-1997 cc (varies by engine code/market) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2020 | technical-profile | MR20DD, HR16DE | 1997 cc (MR20DD), 1598 cc (HR16DE) | Gasoline direct injection (MR20DD), multi-point fuel injection (HR16DE) |
| 2021 | technical-profile | HR16DE, MR20DD | 1598 cc (HR16DE), 1997 cc (MR20DD) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2023 | technical-profile | MR20DD, HR16DE, HR15DE (for some regions) | 1.5L to 2.0L depending on market | Fuel injection with direct injection for MR20DD, multipoint injection for HR series |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | GA16DE, SR20DE, GA14DE | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30, API classification SH or better | Approximately 3.8 liters (4.0 US quarts) service-fill including filter | DEXRON-II or equivalent automatic transmission fluid |
| 1998 | GA16DE, SR20DE, GA16DS (some Latin America versions) | API SJ or better, 5W-30 recommended | Approx. 3.7 liters service fill with filter change (varies by engine code) | DEXRON-II or equivalent for automatic; manual gear oil GL-4 75W-90 |
| 1999 | GA16DE, SR20DE | 5W-30 or 10W-30 engine oil, per Nissan specifications | Approximately 3.7 liters service-fill including filter change (market dependent, consult service manual) | Nissan Matic D or equivalent ATF for automatic; API GL-4 for manual |
| 2000 | GA16DE, SR20DE, QG15DE | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 API service grade SF or higher | Approximately 3.4 liters service-fill with filter change (varies slightly by engine) | Matic J or equivalent automatic transmission fluid |
| 2001 | QG15DE, QR20DE, GA16DE, SR20DE | API SJ or higher grade 5W-30 or 10W-30 depending on climate | Approximately 3.5 to 4.2 liters (including filter), varies by engine; service-fill with filter change recommended | DEXRON III or equivalent automatic transmission fluid; manual uses engine oil or specific gear oil as specified |
| 2003 | QG15DE, QR20DE, SR20DE | SAE 5W-30 API service grade SL or better | Approximately 4.0L with filter (service-fill, includes oil filter change) | Nissan Matic J or equivalent ATF for automatic |
| 2004 | QG15DE, QR20DE | API SJ/SL 5W-30 or 10W-30 | Approximately 3.8 L service fill including filter change | DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid for auto |
| 2007 | QR25DE, QG18DE, MR18DE | API SL or higher grade 5W-30 or 5W-20 | Approx. 4.2 L (engine oil change with filter) for QR25DE; varies slightly with other engines | Nissan Matic S (CVT) or Matic D (4-speed auto) |
| 2008 | MR18DE, QR25DE, HR16DE | 5W-30 engine oil recommended, consult owner manual for specific markets | Approx. 4.2 liters (service-fill, includes oil filter change; varies slightly by engine code and market) | Refer to specific model manual; typically Nissan Matic-D or equivalent for automatics |
| 2009 | MR18DE, QR25DE | SAE 5W-30 synthetic recommended for most climates | Approximately 4.2 liters / 4.4 quarts (including filter) for MR18DE; check QR25DE specs by market | CVT fluid or ATF as per specific transmission |
| 2011 | MR20DE, QG18DE | SAE 5W-30 API SM or higher | Approx. 4.4 liters (4.6 US quarts) including filter, service-fill | Nissan Matic S, or approved equivalent |
| 2015 | MR20DE, HR16DE, MR18DE | SAE 5W-30 or 5W-20 synthetic blend or full synthetic depending on climate | Approx. 4.2 liters (including filter) — service fill with oil filter change | Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 for CVT models; ATF Matic S or equivalent for 4-speed automatics |
| 2017 | MR20DE, HR16DE | SAE 5W-30 synthetic blend or full synthetic | Approx. 4.3 liters including filter (service-fill; includes filter change) | NS-2 CVT fluid or equivalent |
| 2019 | MR20DE, HR16DE, HR12DDR | SAE 5W-30, API SN or higher | Approximately 4.2L including filter (service-fill, replace filter with oil change) | Nissan NS-2 CVT fluid for CVT; manual transmission uses Nissan MTF |
| 2020 | MR20DD, HR16DE | SAE 0W-20 synthetic oil meeting Nissan standards | Approximately 4.2 L (service-fill, includes filter change) | Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 or equivalent |
| 2021 | HR16DE, MR20DD | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended | Approximately 4.2 liters (service fill, includes oil filter change) depending on engine | Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 for CVT; specific manuals vary by market |
| 2023 | MR20DD, HR16DE, HR15DE (for some regions) | SAE 0W-20 synthetic oil recommended | Approximately 4.2 liters (service-fill including filter) for 2.0L MR20DD; varies slightly by engine and market | Nissan-approved CVT fluid or manual transmission fluid as specified per region |
Technical specifications
- Engines: GA16DE, SR20DE, GA14DE, GA16DS (some Latin America versions), QG15DE, QR20DE, QR25DE, QG18DE, MR18DE, HR16DE, MR20DE, HR12DDR
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual (varies by market and trim), 4-speed automatic, DEXRON-II or equivalent automatic transmission fluid, 5-speed manual (most markets), 4-speed automatic available in select markets, DEXRON-II or equivalent for automatic; manual gear oil GL-4 75W-90, 5-speed manual (varies by market and engine), 4-speed automatic (available in most markets)
- Tire sizes: 185/65R14, 195/60R15, 195/55R16, 195/60R15 (market dependent), P185/65R14, P195/60R15, 175/65R14, 185/65R15, P185/65R15, P195/65R15
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30, API classification SH or better / API SJ or better, 5W-30 recommended / 5W-30 or 10W-30 engine oil, per Nissan specifications / SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 API service grade SF or higher
- Transmission fluid: DEXRON-II or equivalent automatic transmission fluid / DEXRON-II or equivalent for automatic; manual gear oil GL-4 75W-90 / Nissan Matic D or equivalent ATF for automatic; API GL-4 for manual / Matic J or equivalent automatic transmission fluid
- Coolant: Approximately 6 liters (varies by engine and market) / Approx. 6 liters / Approximately 6.1 liters (includes radiator and engine block) / Approximately 6.5 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 recommended / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid / DOT 3
Known problems
- Timing belt wear requiring replacement
- Clutch wear on manual variants
- Rust in humid/winter climates
- Timing belt wear on SR20DE
- Engine oil leaks from valve cover gasket
- CV joint boot cracking
- Timing belt wear (replace every 60,000 miles recommended)
- Rust issues in some climates
- Idle and electrical sensor faults
- Timing chain tensioner noise on GA16DE engines
- Power window malfunctions
- Cracks in intake manifold on some QG15DE models