Nissan Sentra Service Manual: General maintenance
Explanation of general maintenance
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform checks and inspections themselves or have their nissan dealers do them.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (e.G. Each time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Periodic maintenance
Introduction of periodic maintenance
The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon
weather and atmospheric conditions,
varying road surfaces, individual driving habits ...
Other materials:
Exhaust valve timing control
EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL : System
Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
Sensor
Input signal to ECM
ECM function
Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Engine speed and piston position
Exhaust valve
timing control
Exhaust valve timing ...
Basic inspection
Inspection and adjustment
Additional service when replacing control unit (bcm)
Additional service when replacing control unit (bcm) : description
Before replacement
When replacing BCM, save or print current vehicle specification with CONSULT
configuration before replacement.
Note:
If “ ...
Diagnosis description : driving pattern
DRIVING PATTERN A
Driving pattern A means a trip satisfying the following conditions.
Engine speed reaches 400 rpm or more.
Engine coolant temperature rises by 20В°C (36В°F) or more after starting
the engine.
Engine coolant temperature reaches 70В°C (158В°F) or more.
The igniti ...
