1990-1995 Nissan Sentra Repair

The Nissan Sentra is a subcompact and later compact car produced by Nissan beginning in 1982. Between 1982 and 1999, the Nissan Sentra was classified as a subcompact car but was reclassified as a compact car for the 2000 model year. Until 2006, the Sentra was a rebadged export version of the Nissan Sunny, which was sold in Japan. Since the 2013 model year, the Sentra is a rebadged export version of the Nissan Sylphy B17. The name Sentra is not used in Japan. In many South American countries, the Nissan Sunny is also sold as the Sentra, and in Mexico, the first three generations of the Sentra were called the Nissa Tsuru.

The third-generation Nissan Sentra was released in 1990 and produced through 1995. The third-generation sedan model came standard with a fuel-injected 110-126-horsepower engine. It was sold in the base model, E, XE, SE, and GXE. The GXE model came with power windows/locks/mirrors while the XE, SE, and SE-R models were sold standard or optional sunroof and alloy wheels. Sentra four-door models included front motorized shoulder seat belts.

Nissan Sentra vehicles include the Nissan emblem, which depicts the name “Nissan” in capital letters on a banner inside of a circle. The name “Sentra” is often included in capital letters on the left-hand side of the rear end of Sentra vehicles. The trim level is generally included on the right-hand side of the rear end of Sentra cars.

Overview:

• Also called:
  • Nissan Sunny (B13)
  • Nissan Tsuru (Mexico)
  • Nissan V16 (Chile)
  • Nissan Sentra (B13) (South America)
  • Nissan Genesis (Indonesia)

Body and chassis:

• Body style: 2/4-door sedan
• Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
• Platform: Nissan B platform

Powertrain:

• Engine:
  • 1295 cc GA13DS I4 (Philippines)
  • 1392 cc GA14DS/DE I4
  • 1597 cc E16 I4
  • 1597 cc GA16DE I4
  • 1998 cc SR20DE I4
• Transmission:
  • 4/5-speed manual
  • 3-speed RL3F01A automatic (1.6L)
  • 4-speed RL4F03A automatic (1.4L, 1.6L)
  • 4-speed RL4F03V automatic (2.0L)(1991-1993)
  • 4-speed RE4F03V automatic (2.0L)(1994)

Dimensions:

• Wheelbase:
  • 95.7 in (2,431 mm)
  • Tsuru: 2,430 mm (95.7 in)
• Length:
  • 170.3 in (4,326 mm)
  • Tsuru: 4,325 mm (170.3 in)
• Width:
  • 65.7 in (1,669 mm) (1993–94)
  • 65.6 in (1,666 mm) (1991–92)
  • 53.9 in (1,369 mm) (coupe & 1991–92 sedan)
  • 54.1 in (1,374 mm) (1993–94 sedan)
  • Tsuru: 1,650 mm (65.0 in)
• Height:
  • 53.0 in (1,346 mm)
  • Tsuru: 1,381 mm (54.4 in)
• Curb weight:
  • 2 door: 2,266 lb (1,028 kg)
  • 4 door: 2,288 lb (1,038 kg)

• Wikipedia: Nissan Sentra B13 (3rd Gen)
• Nissan Sentra Models, Generations, and Redesigns
• Consumer Reports: Nissan Sentra