Tips & tricks

Jul 17th, 2003, 04:11 PM

Hey everyone, newbie here. I have inherited all of my gal's Sentra maintaince chores. I plan on changing engine oil & filter, fuel filter, air filter, plugs, coolant. Is there any tips or tricks concerning basic maintaince with the Sentra? I already did a search and got some good ideas but still wanted to check with you guys. I am not looking to race it, just keep it running for a long time. Thanks!

PS - I plan on going with Amsoil oil & filters. Hands down that's the best. That's all I run in my Toyota.

sethwas · Jul 17th, 2003, 04:34 PM

Well,
Grounds and hoses and belts are usually a good place to look at too.

Seth

200sx Se-T · Jul 18th, 2003, 09:02 PM

Yea, check the belts, hoses, you will prob end up having to change the plug wires too... but thats about all you have to do... and it will run F O R E V E R... no joke.

Jul 18th, 2003, 09:04 PM

Cool, thanks everyone. Any problems doing any of this stuff? For instance... changing the rear 3 spark plugs on my 4Runner is pretty tricky. But everything seems pretty straight forward on this car.

200sx Se-T · Jul 18th, 2003, 09:08 PM

Yea, on Nissan's alot there is a tip on the end up the spark plug wire that stays stuck on the plug... you are gonna have to get something like a coat hanger and try to fish it outta there... it is a real pain in the ars... I found out that if you pour a tad bit of oil in there it is alot easier... I don't recommend doing that though...

200sx Se-T · Jul 18th, 2003, 09:09 PM

alot of the time*