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Engine Controls - Specifications Nissan Sentra B13

Specifications 5 illustrations ~384 words

INTRODUCTION

Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This article provides a quick reference when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.

CAPACITIES

Application & GroupAmp Hr. Rating
Maxima50
NX & Sentra60
Pathfinder & Pickup60
Stanza60
240SX60
300ZX65

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
NX & Sentra
1.6L3.4 Qts. (3.2L)
2.0L3.6 Qts. (3.4L)
Pickup
2WD4.1 Qts. (3.9L)
4WD3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
Stanza3.75 Qts. (3.5L)
240SX4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
NX & Sentra
1.6L
Automatic Transmission5.6 Qts. (5.3L)
Manual Transmission5.4 Qts. (5.1L)
2.0L
Automatic Transmission6.1 Qts. (5.8L)
Manual Transmission5.9 Qts. (5.6L)
Pickup
2WD8.6 Qts. (8.1L)
4WD9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
Stanza7.8 Qts. (7.4L)
240SX7.1 Qts. (6.7L)
Manual Transaxle (SAE 80W-90/API GL-4)
NX & Sentra
4-Speed (1.6L)6.0 Pts. (2.8L)
5-Speed (1.6L)6.1 Pts. (2.9L)
5-Speed (2.0L)7.6 Pts. (3.6L)
Stanza10 Pts. (4.7L)
Manual Transmission (SAE 80W-90/API GL-4)
Pickup (1)
2WD4.2 Pts. (2.0L)
4WD8.5 Pts. (4.0L)
240SX5.1 Pts. (2.4L)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) (2)
NX & Sentra
3-Speed6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
4-Speed7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
Stanza7.8 Qts. (7.4L)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) (2)
Pickup (2)
2WD8.3 Qts. (7.8L)
4WD9.0 Qts. (8.5L)
240SX8.8 Qts. (8.3L)
Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5)
Pickup (1)
2WD (Rear)3.1 Pts. (1.5L)
4WD (Front & Rear)2.7 Pts. (1.3L)
240SX
R2002.7 Pts. (1.3L)
R200V3.2 Pts. (1.5L)
Transfer Case
Pickup2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
(1) Start capacity. Fill to top of filler plug. (2) Start capacity. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick.
(1)Start capacity. Fill to top of filler plug.
(2)Start capacity. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick.

FLUID CAPACITIES - 4-CYLINDER

FLUID CAPACITIES - V6

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
Maxima4.1 Qts. (3.9L)
Pathfinder & Pickup
2WD4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
4WD3.6 Qts. (3.4L)
300ZX3.6 Qts. (3.4L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
Maxima
VG30E8.8 Qts. (8.3L)
VE30DE11.2 Qts. (10.6L)
Pathfinder & Pickup
2WD11.4 Qts. (10.7L)
4WD12.4 Qts. (11.7L)
300ZX9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
Manual Transaxle (API GL-4)
Maxima10 Pts. (4.7L)
Manual Transmission (API GL-4/SAE 90)
Pathfinder & Pickup (1)
2WD5.1 Pts. (2.4L)
4WD7.6 Pts. (3.6L)
300ZX6.0 Pts. (2.8L)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) (2)
Maxima
VG30E7.8 Qts. (7.4L)
VE30DE9.9 Qts. (9.4L)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) (2)
Pathfinder & Pickup
2WD16.7 Pts. (7.9L)
4WD18.0 Pts. (8.5L)
300ZX
Non-Turbo8.8 Qts. (8.3L)
Turbo8.6 Qts. (8.2L)
Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5)
Pathfinder & Pickup (1)
Front (4WD)3.2 Pts. (1.5L)
Rear (2WD & 4WD)5.9 Pts. (2.8L)
300ZX
Non-Turbo3.2 Pts. (1.5L)
Turbo3.8 Pts. (1.8L)
Transfer Case
Pathfinder & Pickup4.6 Pts. (2.2L)
(1) Start capacity. Fill to top of filler plug. (2) Start capacity. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick.
(1)Start capacity. Fill to top of filler plug.
(2)Start capacity. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick.

FLUID CAPACITIES - V6

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Oil & Filter
300ZX Turbo(1) (2) 5000
All Others(1) 7500
Air Filter30,000
Coolant(3) 60,000
Fuel FilterAs Needed
Spark Plugs
Conventional30,000
Platinum60,000
Timing Belt (V6 Engines)60,000
(1) Every 3000 miles for severe service. (2) Change filter every other oil change for normal service and every oil change for severe service. (3) Change engine coolant at 60,000 miles and then every 30,000 miles thereafter.
(1)Every 3000 miles for severe service.
(2)Change filter every other oil change for normal service and every oil change for severe service.
(3)Change engine coolant at 60,000 miles and then every 30,000 miles thereafter.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT - 4-CYLINDER

Application(1) Deflection - In. (mm)
Alternator
NX & Sentra5/16 (8)
Pickup13/32 (10)
Stanza1/4 (6)
240SX9/32 (7)
A/C Compressor
NX & Sentra (1.6L)9/32 (7)
Pickup13/32 (10)
Stanza3/16 (5)
240SX5/16 (8)
Power Steering Pump
NX & Sentra3/16 (5)
Pickup3/8 (9)
Stanza1/4 (6)
240SX
With SUPER HICAS9/32 (7)
Without SUPER HICAS5/16 (8)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(1)Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - 4-CYLINDER

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT - V6

Application(1) Deflection - In. (mm)
Alternator
Maxima5/16 (8)
Pathfinder & Pickup9/32 (7)
300ZX9/32 (7)
A/C Compressor
Maxima1/4 (6)
Pathfinder & Pickup3/8 (9)
300ZX5/16 (8)
Power Steering Pump
Maxima
VG30E13/32 (10)
VE30DE5/16 (8)
Pathfinder & Pickup7/16 (11)
300ZX
Non-Turbo7/16 (11)
Turbo13/32 (10)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(1)Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - V6

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed (on dual plugs, remove exhaust side only) and throttle wide open.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
NX & Sentra9.5:1
Pickup8.6:1
Stanza8.6:1
240SX9.5:1
Normal Compression Pressure
NX & Sentra
1.6L192 psi (13.5 kg/cm 2 )
2.0L178 psi (12.5 kg/cm 2 )
Pickup192 psi (13.5 kg/cm 2 )
Stanza175 psi (12.3 kg/cm 2 )
240SX179 psi (12.6 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
NX & Sentra
1.6L164 psi (11.5 kg/cm 2 )
2.0L149 psi (10.5 kg/cm 2 )
Pickup142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 )
Stanza146 psi (10.3 kg/cm 2 )
240SX151 psi (10.6 kg/cm 2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 )

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - V6

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
Maxima
VG30E9.0:1
VE30DE10.0:1
Pathfinder & Pickup9.0:1
300ZX
Non-Turbo10.5:1
Turbo8.5:1
Normal Compression Pressure
Maxima
VG30E173 psi (12.2 kg/cm 2 )
VE30DE183 psi (12.9 kg/cm 2 )
Pathfinder & Pickup173 psi (12.2 kg/cm 2 )
300ZX
Non-Turbo186 psi (13.1 kg/cm 2 )
Turbo171 psi (12.0 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure (1)
Maxima
VG30E128 psi (9.0 kg/cm 2 )
VE30DE142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 )
Pathfinder & Pickup128 psi (9.0 kg/cm 2 )
300ZX
Non-Turbo142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 )
Turbo128 psi (9.0 kg/cm 2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Minimum compression at 300-350 RPM.
(1)Minimum compression at 300-350 RPM.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - V6

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. All engines, except KA24DE and GA16DE, are equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are required.

ApplicationHot - In. (mm)
NX & Sentra 1.6L (GA16DE Engine)
Intake.008-.019 (.21-.49)
Exhaust.012-.023 (.30-.58)
240SX 2.4L (KA24DE Engine)
Intake.012-.015 (.30-.38)
Exhaust.013-.016 (.33-.41)

VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - 4-CYL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
NX & Sentra
1.6L.913,000
2.0L1.010,000
Pickup.7(1)
Stanza.78000
240SX1.010,000
(1) Secondary resistance cannot be read on Pickup.
(1)Secondary resistance cannot be read on Pickup.

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - 4-CYL (Ohms @ 68°F (20°C))

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - V6

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
Maxima
VG30E1.08200-12,400
VE30DE0.8Infinite
Pathfinder & Pickup1.010,000
300ZX.7(1)
(1) Information not available at time of publication.
(1)Information not available at time of publication.

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - V6 (Ohms @ 68°F (20°C))

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

Application (1)Ohms
Plug Wires30,000 Maximum
Coil Wire7000 Maximum
(1) Not applicable to Direct Ignition Systems (DIS).
(1)Not applicable to Direct Ignition Systems (DIS).

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationNGK
NX & Sentra (1)
1.6LBKR5E
2.0LBKR6E
PickupZFR5E-11
StanzaZFR5E-11
240SXBKR5E-11
(1) Spark plug type for Sentra has been revised by manu- facturer in Nissan Technical Service Bulletin number NTB93-022 to BKR5E-11 (standard), BKR4E-11 (hot type) and BKR6E-11 (cold type).
(1)Spark plug type for Sentra has been revised by manu- facturer in Nissan Technical Service Bulletin number NTB93-022 to BKR5E-11 (standard), BKR4E-11 (hot type) and BKR6E-11 (cold type).

SPARK PLUG TYPE - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
NX & Sentra
1.6L.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)
2.0L.033 (.84)14-22 (20-29)
Pickup.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)
Stanza.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)
240SX.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS - V6

ApplicationNGK
Maxima
VG30EBKR6ES-11
VE30DEPFR5C-11
Pathfinder & PickupBKR6EY
300ZX
Non-TurboPFR6B-11
TurboPFR5B-11B

SPARK PLUG TYPE - V6

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Maxima.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)
Pathfinder & Pickup.033 (.84)14-22 (20-29)
300ZX.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS - V6

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (4-Cyl. - Except 240SX). Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (4-Cyl. - Except 240SX)
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (4-Cyl. - Except 240SX)

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (4-Cyl. - 240SX). Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (4-Cyl. - 240SX)
Scheme 2: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (4-Cyl. - 240SX)

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Maxima). Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Maxima)
Scheme 3: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Maxima)

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pathfinder & Pickup). Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pathfinder & Pickup)
Scheme 4: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pathfinder & Pickup)

Firing Order (300ZX). Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Firing Order (300ZX)
Scheme 5: Firing Order (300ZX)

IGNITION TIMING

Note. For ignition timing adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.

IGNITION TIMING - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationMan. Trans.(1) Auto. Trans.
NX & Sentra
1.6L10 @ 550-65010 @ 675-775
2.0L15 @ 700-80015 @ 700-800
Pickup10 @ 750-85010 @ 750-850
Stanza15 @ 650-75015 @ 650-750
240SX20 @ 600-70020 @ 600-700
(1) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
(1)Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.

IGNITION TIMING - 4-CYLINDER (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

IGNITION TIMING - V6

ApplicationMan. Trans.(1) Auto. Trans.
Maxima
VG30E15 @ 700-80015 @ 700-800
VE30DE15 @ 650-75015 @ 650-750
Pathfinder & Pickup15 @ 700-80015 @ 700-800
300ZX
Non-Turbo15 @ 650-75015 @ 720-820
Turbo15 @ 650-75015 @ 700-800
(1) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
(1)Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.

IGNITION TIMING - V6 (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

FUEL PUMP

ApplicationAt Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 )At Idle W/ Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 )
Maxima44 (3.1)36 (2.5)
NX & Sentra43 (3.0)36 (2.5)
Pathfinder & Pickup
4-Cylinder43 (3.0)33 (2.3)
V643 (3.0)34 (2.4)
Stanza43 (3.0)33 (2.3)
240SX43 (3.0)34 (2.4)
300ZX43 (3.0)36 (2.5)

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
Maxima10-14
NX & Sentra
1.6L10
2.0L10-14
Pathfinder & Pickup
4-Cylinder10-15
V610-14
Stanza10-15
240SX11
300ZX10-14

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

Note. For idle speed and mixture adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL - 4-CYLINDER

Application(1) Idle RPM(2) Idle RPM(3) Maximum CO Level
NX & Sentra
1.6L
Auto. Trans.(4) 750-850(4) 675-7757%
Man. Trans.600-700550-6507%
2.0L
Auto. Trans.(4) 750-850(4) 700-80010%
Man. Trans.750-850700-80010%
Pickup(4) 750-850(4) 700-8005%
Stanza(4) 650-750(4) 600-7005%
240SX(4) 650-750(4) 600-7007%
(1) With throttle position sensor connected. (2) With throttle position sensor disconnected. (3) Measured in Self-Diagnostic Mode II. (4) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
(1)With throttle position sensor connected.
(2)With throttle position sensor disconnected.
(3)Measured in Self-Diagnostic Mode II.
(4)Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL - 4-CYLINDER

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL - V6

Application(1) Idle RPM(2) Idle RPM(3) CO Level
Maxima
VG30E(4) 650-750(4) 700.2-8%
VE30DE(4) 650-750(4) 650-750.2-8%
Pathfinder & Pickup
Auto. Trans.(4) 700-800(4) 700.2-8%
Man. Trans.700-800700.2-8%
300ZX
Auto. Trans.
Non-Turbo(4) 720-820(4) 720.2-8%
Turbo(4) 700-800(4) 700.2-8%
Man. Trans.650-750650.2-8%
(1) With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve connected. (2) With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve disconnected. (3) Measured in Self-Diagnostic Mode II. (4) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
(1)With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve connected.
(2)With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve disconnected.
(3)Measured in Self-Diagnostic Mode II.
(4)Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL - V6

IDLE SWITCH ON-OFF (OFF-ON) SPEED

ApplicationEngine RPM
V6
Pathfinder & Pickup800-1100
4-Cylinder
Pickup(1) 12
(1) In Self-Diagnostic Mode IV. The ECU Green LED comes on when vehicle speed exceeds 12 MPH.
(1)In Self-Diagnostic Mode IV. The ECU Green LED comes on when vehicle speed exceeds 12 MPH.

IDLE SWITCH ON-OFF (OFF-ON) SPEED

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

For adjustment specifications, see appropriate adjustment procedures in ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.