Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Corrosion protection
Most common factors contributing to vehicle corrosion
- The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas.
- Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents.
Seat belts
The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them
with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.
Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade
before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance”
in ...
Environmental factors influence the rate of corrosion
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle
body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside
the vehicle and should be removed for dry ...
Other materials:
Checking engine oil level
Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.
Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert
...
Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower.
WARNING
Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical system or
a 2-pronged adapter. You ...
Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work flow
Overall sequence
Detailed flow
1. Obtain information about symptom
Interview the customer to obtain as much information as possible about the
conditions and environment under
which the malfunction occurred.
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2. Confirm concern
Check the malfunction on the veh ...
