Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Three Way Catalyst
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst temperature will be excessively high. To prevent this, follow the instructions.
- Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the three way catalyst.
- When checking for ignition spark or measuring engine compression, make tests quickly and only when necessary.
- Do not run engine when the fuel tank level is low, otherwise the engine may misfire, causing damage to the catalyst.
Do not place the vehicle on flammable material. Keep flammable material off the exhaust pipe and the three way catalyst.
General Precautions
Do not operate the
engine for an extended period of time without proper exhaust ventilation.
Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any inflammable
materials. Special care should be take ...
Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended)
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI
(Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 91). E-85 fuel (85% fuel ethanol, 15% unleaded gasoline) may only
be used ...
Other materials:
Under cover
Front under cover
Front under cover : removal and installation
REMOVAL
Remove front side of front fender protector (LH/RH). Refer to EXT-28,
"FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal
and Installation - Front Fender Protector".
Remove engine under cover. EXT-31, "ENGINE UNDER COVER : Re ...
Three-point type seat belt with retractor
WARNING
Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thr ...
Engine oil
Inspection
Engine oil level
Note:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil
level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
Insert oil level gauge and check that the engine oil ...
