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What is the oil type for a 2015 Nissan Sentra?

I went shopping in my auto parts store today to buy new oil for my car. I found it very confusing to navigate through all the different types of oil and viscosities. Can you clarify what type of oil is compatible with my 2015 Nissan Sentra?

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Mary Cahill · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Choosing the right oil is critical but also confusing—but don’t worry, we have your back! The oil type for a 2015
Nissan Sentra
is SAE 0W-20 or SAE 5W-30.
These are synthetic oils and are the viscosities recommended by
Nissan
. API certification is also recommended, as it guarantees that the brand of oil adheres to production and manufacturing standards.
Semi-synthetic and conventional oils are not as highly recommended since they’re lower quality and required more frequent oil changes. Nissan recommends changing synthetic oil every 10,000 miles, semi-synthetic oil every 6,000 miles, and conventional oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
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