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2026 Nissan Sentra Maintenance Schedule & Costs

Complete maintenance schedule for the 2026 Nissan Sentra. See service intervals, costs, and DIY savings potential.

Annual Maintenance Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$400 - $800

DIY Savings Potential

$300/year

Follow the 10,000-mile or 12-month oil service interval, with tire rotation and brake inspection approximately every 5,000 miles or 6 months. Major services include CVT fluid at 60,000 miles and coolant and spark plugs at approximately 105,000 miles; the timing chain has no routine replacement interval and should be inspected or replaced only when warranted.

Service Schedule

Oil Change

Every 10,000 miles / 12 months

$50 - $100

DIY: easy | critical

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 miles / 6 months

$25 - $60

DIY: moderate | important

Brake Inspection

Every 5,000 miles / 6 months

$0 - $60

DIY: moderate | critical

Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Every 15,000 miles / 18 months

$25 - $70

DIY: easy | recommended

Engine Air Filter Replacement

Every 30,000 miles / 36 months

$30 - $90

DIY: easy | important

CVT Transmission Fluid Replacement

Every 60,000 miles / 72 months

$180 - $350

DIY: professional | critical

Coolant Flush and Replacement

Every 105,000 miles / 120 months

$150 - $300

DIY: moderate | important

Spark Plug Replacement

Every 105,000 miles / 120 months

$220 - $450

DIY: moderate | important

Timing Chain Inspection; Replace Only If Needed

Every 105,000 miles / 120 months

$150 - $2,500

DIY: professional | recommended

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