1996 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 127

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Drain plug tightening torque: 22 to 29 ft-lb (29 to 39 N•m) Do not overtighten. 7. Refill engine with recommended oil and install the cap securely. See the ''Technical and consumer information'' section for refill capacity. 8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as required. DI1151 WARNING Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot. CAUTION ● Waste oil must be disposed of properly. Check your local regulations. ● Avoid direct contact with used engine oil. 6. Clean and re-install the drain plug and washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench. 9. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary. DI1222M CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the engine off. 3. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. (Depending on the engine model, a special cap type wrench may be required. See your NISSAN dealer if in doubt.) Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. WARNING Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be hot. 7-10

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WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
CAUTION
●
Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly. Check your local regulations.
●
Avoid direct contact with used en-
gine oil.
6. Clean and re-install the drain plug and
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N
•
m)
Do not overtighten.
7. Refill engine with recommended oil and
install the cap securely.
See the ‘‘Technical and consumer infor-
mation’’ section for refill capacity.
8. Start the engine.
Check for leakage around the drain plug
and oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait several
minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3.
Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench.
(Depending on the engine model, a special
cap type
wrench may be required. See
your NISSAN dealer if in doubt.) Remove
the oil filter by turning it by hand.
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil may be hot.
DI1151
DI1222M
7-10