What is the drive cycle for a 2000 Nissan Sentra?

Answer 1

Note: For manual transmissions, follow this shift chart: 1-2 shift @ 13-15 mph 2-3 shift @ 23-25 mph 3-4 shift @ 33-40 mph 4-5 shift @ 39-45 mph pre-conditioning requirements check engine light must be off ect must be below 122 deg f procedure: 1) idle engine until ect is above 160 deg f 2) start timer, idle for 1 1/2 min 3) accelerate gradually to 56 mph (a/t in drive with overdrive on). coast for ten seconds 4) accelerate and drive at a steady speed between 53 and 56 mph 10 min 5) stop and idle for 20 sec 6) accelerate to 25 mph in about 10 sec. hold accelerator steady for 20 sec 7) repeat steps 5 and 6 eight times 8) accelerate and drive at a steady speed between 53 and 56 mph for 6 min maintain accelerator pedal setting, not vehicle speed.