2001 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 209

EXPLANATION OF MAINTE-

NANCE ITEMS

Additional information on the following

items with an ‘‘*’’ is found in the ‘‘Do-it-

yourself’’ section of this manual.

Emission control system maintenance

Drive belts* —

Check drive belts for wear,

fraying or cracking and also for proper ten-

sion. Replace any damaged drive belts.

Air cleaner filter —

Under normal driving

conditions, the air cleaner filter should be

replaced in accordance with the mainte-

nance schedule. However, driving the ve-

hicle in dusty areas may cause rapid clog-

ging

of

the

element.

Consequently,

the

element may have to be replaced more

frequently.

EVAP vapor lines —

Check vapor lines and

connections for leaks, looseness or deteriora-

tion. If leaks are found, replace them.

Fuel lines —

Check the fuel hoses, piping

and connections for leaks, looseness or

deterioration. Replace any damaged parts.

Engine coolant* —

Drain and flush the

cooling system.

Engine oil & oil filter* —

Under normal

driving conditions, the engine oil and oil filter

should be replaced in accordance with the

maintenance schedule. However, under se-

vere driving conditions, they may have to be

replaced more frequently.

Spark plugs* —

Replace with new plugs

having the correct heat range.

Intake

&

exhaust

valve

clearance

—

Check and adjust the valve clearance.

Chassis and body maintenance

Brake lines & cables —

Check the brake

lines and hoses (including brake booster

vacuum hoses, connections & check valve)

and parking brake cables for proper attach-

ment, leaks, cracks, chafing, abrasion, de-

terioration, etc.

Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings —

Check these and the other brake compo-

nents for wear, deterioration and leaks. Un-

der

severe

driving

conditions,

they

may

have to be inspected more frequently.

Manual & automatic transmission fluid*

—

Check the fluid level and visually inspect

for signs of leakage. Under severe driving

conditions, the fluid should be replaced at

the specified interval.

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-

sion

parts,

and

drive

shaft

boots

—

Check for damage, looseness and leakage

of oil or grease. Under severe driving con-

ditions,

inspection

should

be

performed

more frequently.

Exhaust system —

Visually check the ex-

haust pipes, muffler, and hangers for proper

attachment, leaks, cracks, chafing, abra-

sion, deterioration, etc. Under severe driv-

ing conditions, inspection should be per-

formed more frequently.

Supplemental air bag and supplemental

side air bag (if so equipped) system —

Check the supplemental air bag system(s)

components for proper attachment, damage,

deformities, cracks, rust, etc. Work around and

on the supplemental air bag system should be

done

by

an

authorized

NISSAN

dealer.

9-10

Maintenance

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