1998 NISSAN SENTRA Ignition

ModelGA16DE SR20DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line 4-cylinder in-line
Bore ý Stroke in (mm) 2.992 ý 3.465 (76.0 ý 88.0) 3.386 ý 3.386 (86.0 ý 86.0)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 97.45 (1,597) 121.92 (1,998)
Firing order1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2
Idle speed rpm
See the ``Emission Control label'' on the underside of the hood. Ignition timing degree (B.T.D.C.) at idle speed
degree/rpm
CO percentage at idle speed
[No air] %
Platinum-tipped type
(Standard for SR20DE)Conventional type
Spark plug Hot BKR4E-11 BKR5E
Standard BKR5E-11 PFR5B-11 BKR6E
Cold BKR6E-11 PFR6B-11, PFR7B-11 BKR7E
Camshaft operation Timing chain Timing chain
Spark plug gap in (mm) 0.039 to 0.043 (1.0 to 1.1) Ð 0.031 to 0.035 (0.8 to 0.9)
Generator belt size
Width ý Length in (mm)0.843 x 32.28
(21.4 x 820)
0.843 x 44.09
(21.4 x 1,120)*20.559 x 32.68
(14.2 x 830)
0.843 x 40.75
(21.4 x 1,035)*2
*1: With power steering *2: With air conditioner
The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
ENGINE
10-8Technical and consumer information
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Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 2-13
Headlights .................................................. 8-25
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Heater operation ..................................... 4-4
Heater operation .......................................... 4-4
Hood release ............................................... 3-9
I
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Increasing fuel economy............................ 5-14
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes) ......................... 2-5
Inside mirror ............................................... 3-15
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-14
Interior light ................................................ 2-19
J
Jump starting ............................................... 6-7
K
Key ............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-4L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Emission control information label...... 10-12
Engine serial number ......................... 10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .............. 10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .................................................... 10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-11
License plate
Installing the license plate .................. 10-13
Light
Air bag warning light ..................... 1-11, 2-6
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 2-5
Charge warning light .............................. 2-5
Front fog light switch ............................ 2-14
Headlight aiming adjustment ................ 8-26
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-13
Headlights ............................................. 8-25
Interior light ........................................... 2-19
Light bulbs ............................................ 8-25
Trunk light ............................................. 2-20
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 2-5
Lock
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-8
Door locks............................................... 3-2
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 3-12
Power door lock...................................... 3-3
Trunk lid lock opener lever ................... 3-10Luggage (See vehicle loading
information ............................................... 10-13
M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-20
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator light ............................ 2-8
Manual windows ........................................ 2-17
Meters and gauges ...................................... 2-2
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 3-15
Outside mirror control ........................... 3-14
Vanity mirror ......................................... 3-15
Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-4
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ...... 10-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine oil................................ 8-9
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-8
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Ignition switch ......................................... 5-4
Overdrive switch ..................................... 5-8
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-12
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-11
T
Tachometer .................................................. 2-3
Theft warning ............................................... 2-9
Three way catalyst....................................... 5-2
Tilting steering wheel ................................. 3-14
Timing chain .............................................. 10-8
Tire
Flat tire.................................................... 6-2
Spare tire....................................... 6-2, 8-35
Tire chains ............................................ 8-33
Tire placard......................................... 10-12
Tire pressure ........................................ 8-32
Tire rotation .......................................... 8-33
Types of tires ........................................ 8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ................ 10-18
Wheels and tires................................... 8-32
Wheel/tire size ...................................... 10-9
Towing
Tow truck towing .................................. 6-11
Towing load/specification chart .......... 10-16
Trailer towing ...................................... 10-15
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...... 8-11
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-6
Driving with manual transmission ........... 5-9Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country)....................................... 10-10
Trip odometer .............................................. 2-3
Trunk access through the rear seat ............ 1-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever ........................ 3-10
Trunk light .................................................. 2-20
Tuning ........................................................ 4-11
U
Uniform tire quality grading ..................... 10-18
V
Vanity mirror .............................................. 3-15
Vehicle dimensions and weights ............... 10-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(chassis number) ..................................... 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate ......................................................... 10-10
Vehicle recovery ........................................ 6-12
Ventilators .................................................... 4-2
W
Warning
Air bag warning light ..................... 1-11, 2-6
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-15
Theft warning .......................................... 2-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-11
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 2-5Weights (See dimensions and weights) .... 10-9
Wheels and tires ........................................ 8-32
Wheel/tire size ........................................... 10-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country .................................... 10-10
Window washer fluid.................................. 8-14
Windows
Locking passengers' windows .............. 2-17
Manual windows ................................... 2-17
Power windows..................................... 2-17
Rear power windows ............................ 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-11
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-11
Wiper blades......................................... 8-20
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