Quick answer: the 2020–2025 Nissan Sentra 2.0L (MR20DD) takes 4-3/8 US qt (4.1 L) of oil with a filter change and 4 US qt (3.8 L) without. Nissan recommends Genuine Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 (or a synthetic 0W-20).
| Engine | Oil capacity (with filter) | Without filter | Oil type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cylinder (MR20DD) | 4-3/8 US qt (4.1 L) | 4 US qt (3.8 L) | 0W-20 |
Same figure every year. All six manuals from 2020 to 2025 print 4-3/8 qt (4.1 L). The oil standard moved from GF-5 SN (2020 manual) to GF-6A SP (2025 manual), still 0W-20.
Oil capacity by year
| Model year | With filter | Without filter |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4-3/8 US qt (4.1 L) | 4 US qt (3.8 L) |
| 2021 | 4-3/8 US qt (4.1 L) | 4 US qt (3.8 L) |
| 2022 | 4-3/8 US qt (4.1 L) | 4 US qt (3.8 L) |
| 2023 | 4-3/8 US qt (4.1 L) | 4 US qt (3.8 L) |
| 2024 | 4-3/8 US qt (4.1 L) | 4 US qt (3.8 L) |
| 2025 | 4-3/8 US qt (4.1 L) | 4 US qt (3.8 L) |
We read the “Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities” tables of all six owner’s manuals.
Recommended oil type
Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20” is recommended. If it is not available, the manuals allow a synthetic 0W-20 oil (GF-5 SN in the 2020 manual, GF-6A SP in the 2025 manual). Damage from other oils is not covered by Nissan’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
How to reset the oil change reminder on the 2020–2025 Nissan Sentra
See also: Oil life reset by brand.
Nissan’s owner’s manuals handle the oil reminder from the vehicle information display: open Settings, select Maintenance, then Oil and Filter and reset the reminder. Newer models also have an Oil Control System item that resets the current oil interval; reset it only after an oil change.
Oil change tips
- A 5-quart jug covers one change with some left for top-ups.
- Add about 4 quarts, check the dipstick, then top up.
- Nissan lists these as approximate capacities: after refilling, run the engine, turn it off, wait more than 10 minutes and check the level with the dipstick.
Sources and how we checked
All capacities and oil grades on this page come from Nissan’s owner’s manuals, published on Nissan USA’s official manuals site (“Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities”):
- 2020 Sentra owner’s manual
- 2021 Sentra owner’s manual
- 2022 Sentra owner’s manual
- 2023 Sentra owner’s manual
- 2024 Sentra owner’s manual
- 2025 Sentra owner’s manual
If your owner’s manual shows something different, follow your manual and tell us.
Last checked: October 22, 2026.
FAQ
How much oil does a 2020–2025 Nissan Sentra take?
4-3/8 US quarts (4.1 L) with a filter change.
What oil does a 2020+ Sentra use?
Genuine Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20, or a synthetic 0W-20.
Can I use 5W-30 in a 2020+ Sentra?
No. The 2020–2025 manuals specify 0W-20 only.
How much oil without changing the filter?
4 US quarts (3.8 L).
How do I reset the oil light on a Sentra?
In the vehicle information display, open Settings, then Maintenance, then Oil and Filter, and reset the reminder.
Older Sentra? See the 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra oil type and capacity.