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Nissan Sentra A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2016 to 2018 Nissan Sentra (4 Cyl. 1.6 Eng.) uses 17.6 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG-46 compressor oil.

Shop R-134a Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

  • 2016 to 2018 Nissan Sentra: 17.6 oz of R-134a, PAG-46 oil, see the under-hood decal for the rest.
  • The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
  • Do not mix refrigerant types or oils.
  • A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.
Nissan Sentra A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
2016 to 20184 Cyl. 1.6 Eng.R-134a17.6 ozPAG-46
2016 to 20184 Cyl. 1.8 Eng.R-134a17.6 ozPAG-46
2014 to 20154 Cyl. 1.8 Eng.R-134a17.6 ozPAG-46 3 oz
20134 Cyl. 1.8 Eng.R-134a16 ozPAG-46 5 oz
2009 to 20124 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-134a18 ozPAG-46 5 oz
2009 to 20124 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.R-134a18 ozPAG-46 5 oz
2007 to 2008All Eng.R-134a19 ozPAG-46 5 oz
2000 to 2006All Eng.R-134a19 ozPAG-100 6 oz
1994 to 1999All Eng.R-134a25 ozPAG-100 6.75 oz

Recharge supplies for your Nissan Sentra

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-134aR-134a recharge can with a gaugeShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.