Nissan Sentra Timing Belt or Chain (1982-2026)

The Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year. These engines are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Nissan Sentra.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2026 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2025 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2024 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2023 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2022 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2021 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2020 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2019 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2015 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2014 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2013 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2012 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2006 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2005 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2004 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2003 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2002 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2001 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2000 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1999 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1998 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1997 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1996 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1995 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

1994 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1993 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1992 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1991 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Nissan Sentra engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1990 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1990 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

1989 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1989 Nissan Sentra has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

1988 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1988 Nissan Sentra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1987 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1987 Nissan Sentra engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

1986 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1986 Nissan Sentra engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

1985 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1985 Nissan Sentra engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

1984 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1984 Nissan Sentra engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

1983 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1983 Nissan Sentra engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

1982 Nissan Sentra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1982 Nissan Sentra has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain 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 belt failure 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 should be routinely inspected.