If you’re not sure or would like to double-check how much air your Sentra needs, you look it up in your owner’s manual or on the sticker on the driver’s side door jamb.

Keep in mind: Some Sentras need different amounts of air in their tires depending on the model year and trim level. For example, Nissan Sentras with model years from 2013 to 2016 require 33 psi in the front tires, but 33 to 38 psi in the rear tires. If you drive the more fuel-efficient Nissan Sentra FE or the
Nissan Sentra S
, you’ll need 36 to 38 psi in both the front and rear tires.

Pro tip: The perfect amount of tire pressure also depends on the time of year. In the winter, tire pressure generally drops 1 psi per 10°F temperature decrease, so it’s recommended you fill your tires with 3 to 5 psi more air than you usually would.

Tire pressure recommendations for other Nissan vehicles

Vehicle	Front tire pressure	Rear tire pressure
2022 Nissan Altima	32 psi	32 psi
2022 Nissan Versa	33 psi	33 psi
2022 Nissan Juke	33 psi	30 psi
2022 Nissan Leaf	36 psi	36 psi
2022 Nissan Titan	35 to 36 psi	35 to 36 psi
2022 Nissan Kicks	32 psi	32 psi

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How to check Nissan Sentra tire pressure

Now that you’ve got a solid grasp on how much tire pressure your Sentra needs, how are you supposed to check to ensure it’s at the right level?

Newer models are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system that will notify you with a “low pressure” light on the gauge cluster when the tire pressure is below a certain threshold.

If you drive a newer Sentra with a digital display infotainment screen, you can verify your exact tire pressure from your driver’s seat. Simply pull up the tire pressure screen on your Sentra’s digital display screen.

For older cars that aren’t equipped with a display screen, you can use a

tire pressure gauge

on the tire’s valve stem. To use it, you’ll need to remove the valve stem cap on each tire and push the tire pressure gauge onto the valve stem. The gauge will give you a reading letting you know how much air is in each of your tires.

If you don’t already own a tire pressure gauge (which we’d recommend keeping in your glove compartment), you can check your tire pressure at your gas station’s air filling station.

When your car is truly low on tire pressure, it won’t be shy about letting you know. A bumpier ride, clunky steering, and overall decreased vehicle performance are all telltale signs that you should check your tire pressure.

How often should you check tire pressure?

We recommend that you check your tire pressure once a month. Or, if you have a

road trip

coming up, it’s wise to check your tire pressure before you hit the road.

Improperly inflated tires mean your tires can’t do their job. If you drive with underinflated tires, it could result in the following:

Changes to vehicle handling

Decreased fuel efficiency

Increases the risk of a tire puncture

Increases the risk of a tire blowout

How to tell if your Nissan needs new tires

You should swap out your Nissan Sentra’s tires once every six years. But, if you spot any low tread depth or cracks and bulges in your tires, it may be time to get new tires a little ahead of schedule.

Checking tread depth is easier than it sounds–all you need is a penny! Stick the coin Lincoln’s-head-first into the tire thread. If you can see the top of Abe’s head, that means that you need new tires.

How to reset the Nissan Sentra tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light

Getting in your car and seeing a lit-up

dashboard light

is never ideal. But, even if your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) clicks off, you refill your tires, and the light still won’t turn off, you’ll need to

reset the tire pressure monitoring system

Before you try anything else, try driving for about 10 minutes at 50 mph or above. After doing this, turn your car off and back on again, and the tire pressure monitoring system should reset itself.

If that didn’t do the trick, turn the key of your Sentra to the on position, but don’t start the car (this is known as putting your car in accessory mode). Then locate the tire pressure reset button underneath the steering wheel. Press and hold the button until the tire pressure light blinks three times, then release. The next time you start up your car, wait 20 minutes for the sensors to recalibrate.

If neither method does the trick, it may be time to take your Nissan to a mechanic to diagnose the issue properly.

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