2001 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 166

ENGINE OIL ADI0615 DI1249M WDI0014 4. Close the drain plugs on the radiator and the engine block securely. 5. See the ''Technical and consumer information'' section for cooling system capacity. Fill the radiator slowly with the proper mixture of coolant and water. Fill the reservoir tank up to the MAX level. 6. Open and close the air release plug(s) to release air. Then fill the radiator again and install the radiator cap. 7. Start the engine, and warm it up until it reaches normal operating temperature. Then race the engine two or three times under no load. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge for signs of overheating. 8. Stop the engine. After it completely cools down, refill the radiator up to the filler opening. Fill the reservoir tank up to the MAX level. 9. Open and close the air release plug(s) to release air. Then fill the radiator again and install the radiator cap. 10. Check the drain plugs on the radiator and the engine block for any sign of leakage. Also check the air release plug for any sign of leakage. CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature. Do-it-yourself 8-9