Nissan Sentra Timing Belt Or Chain? (2000 – 2017)

Does A Nissan Sentra Have A Timing Belt (Cambelt) Or A Chain?

Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a Nissan Sentra. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.


Nissan Sentra
Model YearEngineBelt / Chain
2000 - 2006 (fifthe generation B15)1.8 L QG18DE I4 (126 hp)timing chain
2.0 L SR20DE I4 (145 hp) (2000–2001)timing chain
2.5 L QR25DE I4 (165,175 hp)timing chain
2007 - 2012 (sixth generation B16)2.0 L MR20DE I4timing chain
2.5 L QR25DE I4timing chain
2013 - 2017 (seventh generation B17)1.6 L HR16DE I4 (petrol)timing chain
1.8 L MRA8DE I4 (petrol)timing chain
2.0 L MR20DE I4timing chain

Nissan Sentra