Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Increasing fuel economy
- Keep your engine tuned up.
- Follow the recommended scheduled maintenance.
- Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure.
Low tire pressure increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
- Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Improper alignment increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
- Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in “Technical and consumer information” in this manual.
Fuel efficient driving tips
Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving
Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy
from your vehicle.
Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
Avoid rapid starts an ...
Parking/parking on hills
WARNING
Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
Safe parking procedures requir ...
Other materials:
Changing a flat tire
If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions below:
Stopping the vehicle
Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake. Shift the manual transmission into R
(Reverse), or the CVT ...
Fuel tank
Exploded View
Fuel filler cap
Grommet
Fuel filler tube
Clamp
Fuel filler hose
Fuel tank
Fuel tank mounting band (RH)
Fuel tank mounting band (LH)
Vent hose
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
Be sure to read “General Precautions” when working on the fuel
syste ...
Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 ...
