Follow these practical Fuel Efficient Driving Tips to help maximize fuel economy and overall efficiency of your Nissan Sentra in everyday driving conditions.

1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake Pedal Application

• Avoid rapid starts and abrupt stops.
• Apply the accelerator and brake pedals smoothly and progressively whenever possible.
• Maintain a steady driving pace and coast when conditions permit.

2. Maintain Constant Speed

• Look ahead and anticipate traffic flow to reduce unnecessary stops.
• Synchronizing your speed with traffic lights can help minimize stopping.
• Maintaining a consistent speed improves fuel efficiency and driving comfort.

3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher Vehicle Speeds

• Below 40 mph (64 km/h), opening the windows may be more efficient due to reduced engine load.
• Above 40 mph (64 km/h), using the A/C is typically more efficient due to increased aerodynamic drag from open windows.
• Using the air recirculation mode when the A/C is on helps reduce cooling demand.

4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Distances

• Observing posted speed limits and avoiding speeds above 60 mph (97 km/h), where legally permitted, can improve fuel economy by reducing aerodynamic drag.
• Maintaining a safe following distance reduces unnecessary braking.
• Monitoring traffic conditions allows smoother acceleration and deceleration.
• Select an appropriate gear range for road and traffic conditions.

5. Use Cruise Control

• Using cruise control on highways helps maintain a steady speed.
• Cruise control is most effective on flat roads and can contribute to improved fuel efficiency.

6. Plan for the Shortest Route

• Use a map or navigation system to determine the most efficient route and reduce travel time.

7. Avoid Idling

• When it is safe to do so, turning off the engine during stops longer than 30–60 seconds saves fuel and reduces emissions.

8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads

• Automated toll passes allow you to maintain cruising speed through toll areas, reducing fuel consumption caused by stopping and restarting.

9. Winter Warm Up

• Limit engine idling time to minimize its impact on fuel economy.
• Modern vehicles typically require no more than 30 seconds of idling to circulate engine oil before driving.
• Your Nissan Sentra will reach optimal operating temperature faster while driving than while idling.

10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool

• Whenever possible, park in a shaded area or covered parking to reduce interior heat buildup.
• When entering a hot vehicle, briefly opening the windows helps lower interior temperature faster and reduces demand on the A/C system.

11. ECO Mode

• ECO mode enhances fuel economy by automatically optimizing engine and Continuously Variable Transmission (if so equipped) operation to limit aggressive acceleration.

Increasing fuel economy

• Keep the engine properly tuned.
• Follow the recommended maintenance schedule for your Nissan Sentra.
• Maintain correct tire pressure.

  Low tire pressure increases tire wear and reduces fuel efficiency.

• Ensure proper wheel alignment. Incorrect alignment increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
• Use engine oil with the recommended viscosity.