All 1989 to 2024 Nissan Sentra models have timing chains and interference engines. Sentras from 1982 to 1988 have a timing belt and interference engine.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Nissan Sentra.
Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
---|---|---|---|
1989 – 2024 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
1982 - 1988 | All | Timing Belt | Interference |
Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weatherconditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
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2024 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2024 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2023 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2023 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2022 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2022 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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2021 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 149 hp (MR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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2020 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 149 hp (MR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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2019 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 188 hp (MR16DDT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 188 hp (MR16DDT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 188 hp (MR16DDT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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2016 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2013 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2012 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 200 hp (QR25DE SE-R Spec V) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 177 hp (QR25DE SE-R ) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2011 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 200 hp (QR25DE SE-R Spec V) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 177 hp (QR25DE SE-R ) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 200 hp (QR25DE SE-R Spec V) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 177 hp (QR25DE SE-R ) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2009 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 200 hp (QR25DE SE-R Spec V) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 177 hp (QR25DE SE-R ) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2008 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 200 hp (QR25DE SE-R Spec V) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 177 hp (QR25DE SE-R ) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2007 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2006 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2006 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 165 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 126 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2005 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 165 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 126 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2004 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2004 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 165 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 126 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2003 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2003 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 165 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 126 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2002 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2002 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (SR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 126 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2001 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2001 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (SR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 126 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2000 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2000 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 145 hp (SR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L 4 Cyl. 126 hp (MRA8DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1999 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1999 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 140 hp (SR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 115 hp (GA16DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1998 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1998 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 140 hp (SR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 115 hp (GA16DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1997 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1997 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 140 hp (SR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 115 hp (GA16DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1996 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1996 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 140 hp (SR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 115 hp (GA16DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1995 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1995 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.6L 4 Cyl. 115 hp (GA16DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1994 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1994 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 140 hp (SR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 115 hp (GA16DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1993 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1993 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 140 hp (SR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 115 hp (GA16DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1992 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1992 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 140 hp (SR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 115 hp (GA16DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1991 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1991 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 140 hp (SR20DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 115 hp (GA16DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1990 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1990 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.6L 4 Cyl. 90 hp (GA16i) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1989 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1989 Nissan Sentra models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.6L 4 Cyl. 90 hp (GA16i) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1988 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1988 Nissan Sentra models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.6L 4 Cyl. 70 hp (E16i) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1987 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1987 Nissan Sentra models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.7L 4 Cyl. Diesel (CD17) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 70 hp (E16i) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1986 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1986 Nissan Sentra models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.7L 4 Cyl. Diesel (CD17) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 70 hp (E16i) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1985 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1985 Nissan Sentra models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.7L 4 Cyl. Diesel (CD17) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 70 hp (E16i) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1984 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1984 Nissan Sentra models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.7L 4 Cyl. Diesel (CD17) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 70 hp (E16i) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1.5L 4 Cyl. 67 hp (E15) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1983 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1983 Nissan Sentra models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.7L 4 Cyl. Diesel (CD17) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1.6L 4 Cyl. 70 hp (E16i) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1.5L 4 Cyl. 67 hp (E15) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1982 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1982 Nissan Sentra models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|---|---|---|
1.5L 4 Cyl. 67 hp (E15) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
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Timing Belt Basics
The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is tomaintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing beltfailure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it shouldbe routinely inspected.
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