If your Nissan Sentra smells like gas, it may indicate a serious issue. It would be best to treat your car as though you have a fuel leak (don’t drive it) until you know there isn’t one. A bad gas cap typically causes the smell of gas, the evaporative emissions system leaking, overfilling the … Read more
If your Nissan Sentra’s battery is draining, it’s something that’ll need addressing right away. If it is draining while your Sentra isn’t running, something is drawing current that shouldn’t be. If the battery drains while driving, there’s likely an issue with your car’s alternator. The two primary causes for a battery to deplete are parasitic … Read more
If your Nissan Sentra won’t accelerate, that is a serious cause for concern. If your check engine light is on, get a code scanner and see what trouble codes are stored in the PCM (powertrain control module). They can provide valuable insight as to what the problem may be and help you narrow down … Read more
A vehicle that is pulling to the left can be dangerous to drive. In the US, left is the direction of oncoming traffic. This makes pulling to the left even more dangerous than pulling to the right. Keeping straight when your Nissan Sentra wants to veer into traffic makes driving stressful. If your Sentra pulls … Read more
When your Nissan Sentra pulls to the right, it makes driving difficult. Keeping straight when your Sentra wants to veer off the road is dangerous, and takes all of the joy out of driving. Fixing a vehicle pulling to the right should be considered a high priority repair. Nissan Sentra Pulls to the Right … Read more
If you’re a Nissan Sentra owner, you’re likely aware of the common issues that can arise with your vehicle. One of the most frustrating problems is discovering an oil leak. Not only can it be a messy hassle to clean up, but it can also be a sign of a more serious issue. Gaskets and … Read more
If your Nissan Sentra is leaking water, it could mean a few different things are happening. Some water is completely acceptable. It depends on the situation. It really depends on where you’ve found it, and if it is really water. Coolant or Water? If you are trying to figure out if your Nissan Sentra … Read more
If you’ve found oil on your Nissan Sentra’s spark plug, it should be a cause for concern. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a major engine problem. When there is oil on the spark plugs is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket or O-Ring (overhead cam engines). There can be other causes as well. Any … Read more
If your Nissan Sentra is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing. There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum. That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a bad bearing before just going in and … Read more
Your Nissan Sentra’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle. If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed. There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Nissan Sentra Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more