Photo report on oil change in the variator car will help you cope with this procedure on your own.
If you refer to the maintenance schedule, the oil change in the Qashqai J10 2.0 variator must be carried out through every 60 thousand kilometers, and given the state of domestic roads - better every 30. In restyled models (Qashqai 1.6 CVT), this regulation was extended to 90 thousand. Also note that the variator requires not the usual ATF like an automatic machine, but NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 or NS-3 (KLE5300004) if the box is RE0F10E, JF016E / JF017E (CVT8/TN). For a complete replacement, two 4-liter canisters will be required, although 7.5 liters will enter the box, and if you do not remove the tubes from the radiator and do not drain from there, then less. But if you change, then do it as expected, and with washing the valve body (if the box twitches), magnets, pallet.
Perhaps someone will start a discussion about this, however, to change or not is everyone's business. The oil change procedure is simple, and as you can see on the slides, you can do it yourself, but it is unlikely that you will be able to follow all the recommendations. Ideally, at the service, the Nissan Qashqai variator fluid is replaced by removing the pan and oil cooling radiator, cleaning the magnets, washing the iron filter, and with every third replacement it is also worth changing the paper one (fine cleaning is in the heat exchanger) and the iron filter (coarse mesh filter cleaning) and resetting the CVT fluid degradation level registered in the ECU (oil pressure depends on this).
Changing the oil in the variator must be done when the engine and gearbox are warm. And also do not forget to change the sealing washer of the drain bolt and change the oil filter.
The Nissan Qashqai CVT fluid replacement procedure requires the following tools and materials:
- socket wrench to "10" (or head) and to "19" (unscrew the drain plug);
- flat screwdriver;
- oil drain container;
- cleaner;
- clean rag.
Naturally available to have:
- fresh liquid (original code KLE5200004);
- pan gasket orig. nom. 31397-1XF0C aka MITSUBISHI 2705A015;
- sealing washer (NO. NISSAN 11026-01M02);
- a new paper filter cassette for the heat exchanger (original NISSAN 317261XF00 or MITSUBISHI 2824A006), and if the variator filter (coarse cleaning) is heavily clogged, then it will also be needed, its orig. number NISSAN 317281XZ0D or MITSUBISHI 2824A007;
- oil cooler housing gasket (MITUBISHI ref. 2920A096)
- funnel.
As the oil change procedure in the Qashqai variator is completed, it is recommended that the scanner reset the oil aging counter.
With self-replacement, no matter how much oil is inside 8-9 liters (front-wheel drive), only 2/3 is drained, so that a third of the old oil is mixed with the new one, which naturally reduces its further service life. That is why it is recommended to change the oil in the variator on the Nissan Qashqai more often than on.
To change the oil in the CVT, you need CVT oil NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2, original code KLE52-00004. You will need to purchase 2 cans of 4 liters.
Since changing the variator oil is recommended not only with removing the sump and cleaning the magnets, but also with changing the filter, it is recommended to purchase both a new NISSAN GASKET OIL-PAN variator sump gasket with the original number 31397-1XF0C and also a brand of small things ...
O-ring for oil filter in cooler
Drain plug gasket and oil cooler filter for the Qashqai variator.
Before changing the oil in the variator, it is necessary to remove the crankcase / gearbox protection according to the manufacturer's instructions or remove the back of the nameplate. Dismantling is carried out on a pit, overpass or lift.
To do this, unscrew the 2 x 10 bolts on the sides of the attachment to the front of the subframe and remove 4 clips from the side parts and 1 clip from the front of the subframe.
To remove the pistons, hook the central part of the piston and pull it down about 8 mm. After that, the piston is easily removed from the hole.
It is convenient to unscrew the bolts with a head, because. they are recessed inside the shield. But you can get by with an ordinary open-end wrench.
When access to the engine compartment is open, you can proceed to the direct procedure for changing the oil.
Changing the oil in the variator must be done on a warm engine and gearbox. Before you start draining the oil, you need to remove the CVT dipstick and check the level.
To remove the probe from the seat on the tube, use a slotted screwdriver to press the locking tab and pull the probe up.
On a warm box, the oil level will be higher than the marks on the dipstick and tend to the inscription > HOT<.
The drain plug of the Qashqai variator pan is unscrewed with a key to “19”. By the way, when it is reversed, it is recommended to tighten it with a torque wrench with a force of 35 Nm. Since there is a copper sealing washer under it, and the delicate thread there can be torn off, then you will also have to run for a new bolt (No. 3137731X06)
Old and new washers for the drain bolt. Be sure to change with every fluid change.
It must be remembered that it is better to know how much oil has drained from the box, so that it is easier to navigate when filling. Oil can drain from the box up to 20-25 minutes.
As soon as it stops dripping from the drain hole, you can unscrew the pan itself. Fastening bolts, all 18 pieces, unscrew the head to "10". When removing, be careful, because there will still be oil (due to the design features), so it’s better to unscrew and leave a few bolts on one side so that all that liquid does not pour out.
This is what the Qashqai variator looks like with the pallet removed. The picture opens onto the valve body and the coarse filter in it, which must be cleaned of chips, and if it is very dirty, then it’s better to change it because the variator, like no other box, is VERY afraid of chips. Therefore, we will continue to remove the same mesh filter ...
The filter is also unscrewed with a 10 head.
On this slide, you can see all the dirt and chips that settled on the grid and did not get into the valve body solenoids.
There are 2 magnets on the tray. All plaque from them must be removed and the pan wiped clean with a lint-free rag so that no debris gets into the variator. It is important!
This is what the magnets look like before cleaning from chips.
And here it is after cleaning...
so we clean the tray itself with high quality.
When reinstalling an old or new coarse filter, do not lose this sealing ring, many people forget about it and then the filter does not let dirt through tightly. Next, screwing the pan to get to the fine filter....
To get the filter out of the heat exchanger, it’s not an easy job to do, you will need to dismantle the air duct, battery, unscrew and put aside the “brains”.
It is unlikely that it will be possible to dismantle the platform that will interfere, but in principle you can do it this way, you can easily get it by hand, if you can remove the wheel and bend the fender liner and turn it from below, but I don’t think it will come to that.
By the way, look there, do not confuse the hoses, suddenly you will be removed ... otherwise, instead of the varicose fluid, you will also start draining the antifreeze.
Unscrew the oil cooler to get the fine filter. There are 4 turnkey bolts on "10"
Welcome dear friends to our site! In today's article, I would like to tell you about how to change Nissan Qashqai J10 1.6 liter oil. But, before proceeding to the most step-by-step instructions, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with some of the technical regulations for the replacement procedure.
When to change the oil in the Nissan Qashqai CVT
To check the condition of the oil in the variator, it is recommended to perform the following steps:
- Pull out the dipstick and put a drop of oil on a clean cloth. Turbidity will tell you that there are many wear products in the technical fluid. In addition, the presence of a burning smell will tell you about frequent overheating of the working fluid, which happens due to a malfunction of the variator cooling system or a drop in pressure in the lubrication system.
- The ECU of the Nissan Qashqai car has a mathematical algorithm for calculating the residual resource of the working fluid. The calculation takes into account the total operating time of the variator, oil temperature and operating loads.
The methods described above are the only ways to check the condition of the oil. But the color, smell, consistency, and even more so the aging counter, do not allow you to check the real physical properties of the transmission fluid in the variator. Therefore, we recommend that you adhere to the following rules:
Tips for choosing oil in the Nissan Qashqai CVT
There are only two types of oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator. This is Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 or Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 transmission fluid, as well as analogues of these fluids from other manufacturers.
As mentioned above, the oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator must comply with the NS-2 or NS-3 tolerance. So what is needed?
Earlier models of Nissan Qashqui are suitable for NS-2 oil, and for the latest models - NS-3 fluid. We will deal with this in detail.
Step-by-step procedure for changing the oil in the Nissan Qashqai CVT
Well, now let's proceed to the very procedure for changing the oil in the Nissan Kaishkay variator:
- We unscrew the anther of the left wheel, so that it is more convenient to remove the fine filter housing of the variator and the filter itself.
- Naturally remove the plastic bottom protection.
- We unscrew the drain plug in the variator pan, and wait until the first portion of oil (about 1 liter) drains.
- Next, unscrew a few bolts that hold the variator pan. We are waiting for the second batch of oil to drain.
- As the oil drains, unscrew all the other bolts and remove the pan. As a result, about 4.5 liters of oil merged.
- With the help of the so-called dryer, we clean all the elements (magnets, variator pan, fine filter housing, coarse filter).
- Using the same desiccant, we wash oil smudges from the suspension elements and the variator housing.
- And we start to put everything in the reverse order.
- Filling in new oil
Video: Changing the oil in the Nissan Qashqai CVT
The Korean manufacturer's regulations state that the oil change in the Nissan Qashqai gearbox with a CVT must be done at least every 60 thousand kilometers. However Qashqai has too sensitive transmission.
Especially "painfully" he endures poor-quality road surface, as well as off-road. Such operating conditions adversely affect the condition of the mechanical gearbox components and lead to their rapid wear. Therefore, the owners of Kashkaev with a variator are advised to change the oil in the checkpoint every 30 thousand.
Qashqai 1.6
- RE0F11A 1/1
- Volume 7.1 liters
Qashqai 2.0
- Gearbox in the block with the main gear, variator
- RE0F10A 1/1
- Volume 7.5 liters
- Pan gasket set with internal filter
- Filter cartridge external
- Bearing
- Pan gasket
- Drive belt
- Oil filter
- Pair of oil seals
Note:
For machines with 2.0 l and 1.6 l, the gasket and filter are different
Consequences and symptoms of untimely replacement
If you do not change the oil on time, then serious problems with the quality of the variator cannot be avoided. The task of lubrication is to lubricate the components of the box, and if it is not changed, then the parts begin to rub against each other and their wear accelerates.
As a result, the transmission channels become clogged with metal chips from the lapped parts. This entails a drop in the pressure level in the variator, which subsequently negatively affects the functioning of the box as a whole.
Symptoms that signal the imminent failure of the variator:
- an increase in the time period for warming up the box;
- drop in power plant power indicators;
- jerks and jerks during a change in the position of the lever;
- drop in oil level.
Features of the choice of oil
Not only the correct operation of the variator, but also the overall performance of the crossover depends on whether the correct oil is selected for the automatic transmission. In order for the Nissan Qashqai with a CVT to please its owner for a long time, it is necessary to purchase only products recommended by the manufacturer.
The best option would be Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 oil. To change the oil in the variator, you need to stock up on two 4-liter canisters of oil.
The process of changing the oil in Qashqai with a variator
You can change the oil in Qashqai with a variator yourself.
To do this, you need to call in the garage and turn off the engine.
The driver has 15-20 minutes for all actions, while the box and engine are hot. To change the oil, you must acquire the following tools:
- two 4-liter canisters of oil;
- "flat" screwdriver;
- a container into which mining will merge (volume not less than 3 l);
- a set of wrenches - wrenches and open-ended;
- watering can;
- two or three clean rags or rags;
- rubber seal for the pallet;
- cleaning agent for the pan and filter (ordinary diesel fuel is suitable);
- coarse filter (if it is impossible to wash the already installed mesh).
Before embarking on this process, it is necessary to treat the work with all care and strictly follow the following steps:
1. Install the SUV on the pit.
2. Dismantle the protection of the power plant.
3. Find a cork and install a container for mining under it.
4. Unscrew the plug - a wrench to help.
5. Tighten the screws that fix the pan and carefully remove it (used oil may remain in it).
6. Inspect the magnets that are located inside the pallet. If necessary, clean the products.
7. Remove and clean the filter mesh. In case of failure, replace with a new one.
8. Replace filter and magnets. Replace the worn rubber seal of the pallet with the use of sealant.
9. Install the pallet and check the reliability of fixing the bolts.
10. Pour oil into the variator using a watering can.
11. Drive a car for several meters (up to 1 kilometer approximately).
12. Measure the oil level and, if necessary, add to the mark.
How to measure the oil level in a Nissan Qashqai
1. If the car is cold. Start the car and let it run for 60-90 seconds. Shut off the car, remove the dipstick, wipe it, insert it again and now take it out and look. The level must be between the lower and middle "COLD" holes
2. If the car is warm (i.e. after a trip or after turning on the cooling fan 2 times.). Stop the car, wait 60-90 seconds. Remove the dipstick, wipe it, insert it again, take it out and look. The level should be between the upper and middle “HOT” holes. As the vehicle cools down, the level will increase and again may rise above the upper mark.
For correct operation of the oil pressure pump, it is necessary to reset the fluid aging counter! Since its performance is set by the computer and as the oil wears, it changes. Therefore, if you do not have your own NISSAN CONSULT III scanner or Launch X431 Diagun, you still have to contact the service station
The aging sensor is reset using ELM327 and CVTz50 in 3-5 seconds, or for 3000 rubles in the service
Crossovers are a popular class of cars in Russia. This is explained by their improved cross-country ability. Given the quality of Russian roads, this is a weighty argument. Among this group of cars, the latest generation Nissan Qashqai, released in 2014, stands out. The relatively inexpensive cost and availability of this car is explained by the fact that it is assembled at Russian factories.
Brief autobiography of Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai appeared on the automotive market by the end of 2006. In the English city of Sunderland, at the Nissan plant, they began to produce it for the European market. In Japan and North America, this car is sold under different names. His concept was so successful that the Nissan Qashqai became the founder of a new class of compact crossovers.
The last, second, generation of cars was introduced by the end of 2013. Already in 2014, cars began to roll off the assembly line of the English plant. A little later, by the first half of 2015, the assembly of cars was launched at a plant near St. Petersburg, which began its work in 2009. Thus, Russian motorists can buy a 2013 Nissan Qashqai on the market, produced in Russia, England or Japan. Russian cars occupy a third of all offers. But it is immediately worth noting that a foreign-assembled car is more expensive due to customs duties.
Complete sets of the Russian assembly are offered with three models of engines - two petrol volumes of 1.2 and 2.0 liters, with a capacity of 115 and 144 hp. with, as well as with a diesel engine with a capacity of 130 horses. Its volume is 1.6 liters. You can choose front or all-wheel drive. There are options with a manual transmission (1.2 and 2.0 liters) or a variator (CVT).
Features of the CVT
This transmission is not common in cars traveling on Russian roads. This is explained by the fact that everything new is perceived with caution and ambiguous. And the principle of operation of the variator in the Nissan Qashqai, as well as in other car models, is really new. The gear ratio from the engine to the wheels changes smoothly, and not in steps, as in all other gearboxes.
It's pretty simple: the CVT has two tapered pulleys - a drive and a slave. The pulley cones can converge and diverge, thus changing their working diameters. The pulleys are interconnected by a metal wedge-shaped belt capable of changing the geometry of its section. The principle is similar to gear shifting on a sports bike. Only instead of pulleys, the design of the bicycle has a driving and driven sprockets. How the variator works - clearly and without comment, can be seen in the figure.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of CVT transmissions include the fact that the car picks up speed very smoothly. Jerks and shocks during normal operation of the CVT are absent. Acceleration is as fast as with a manual transmission. There is no loss of power and increased consumption, unlike automatic transmissions. If you follow the operating rules and change the oil regularly, the variator will serve without repair for a very long time. Nissan gives a guarantee for CVT manufactured by the Japanese company Jatco - 100 thousand kilometers. In reality, subject to proper operation, the declared resource is 200 thousand kilometers.
At the same time, the Nissan Qashqai 2013 variator has disadvantages in the form of restrictions and operating rules:
Main malfunctions
Unfortunately, the manufacturer's warranty does not protect the Nissan Qashqai 2013 transmission from damage. He has his weaknesses, which appear after a significant run. Many car owners note that after a run of 50–60 thousand km, problems appear in the operation of the microswitches. As a result, they need to be replaced. The malfunction manifests itself in the fact that it is impossible to change the operating modes of the variator - for example, remove it from the parking lot.
The metal strap is also the weak point of the box. If you drive too aggressively, it may need to be replaced. Symptoms of malfunctions are manifested in the fact that the Nissan Qashqai begins to behave unnaturally:
How to change gear lubricant
During operation, the Nissan Qashqai requires a periodic oil change in the variator of the 2013 model. Replacement, according to the regulations, should be done every 60 thousand km. But for Russian operating conditions, it is better to do this after 30-40 thousand km - then the Qashqai variator will last a long time.
For this purpose, it is required to purchase Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 transmission oil. Its original code is KLE52-00004. To completely replace it in the box, you will need 2 canisters with a capacity of 4 liters each. In addition, you will need to purchase:
- oil filter, which will need to be changed in the heat exchanger;
- new CVT crankcase gasket;
- sealing ring for drain plug;
- coarse mesh filter (in case you cannot wash the old one).
From tools and improvised means you will need:
- ring wrench for 10;
- funnel for draining oil;
- capacity for old grease with a volume of at least 8 liters;
- liquids for washing the pan and filter (carburetor cleaner and diesel fuel);
- rag.
The replacement of transmission oil in a 2014 Nissan Qashqai car must be carried out in a certain sequence.
- It is required to warm up the transmission, and then drive into the inspection hole or overpass. Can be used to replace the lift. If there is engine protection, you will have to remove it.
- You need to find the CVT oil dipstick and check the oil level in order to know to what level it will need to be filled. It should be near the "HOT" (hot) mark.
- The drain plug from the CVT pan is carefully unscrewed with a 10 wrench. First you need to prepare a container for draining mining. Be careful not to burn your fingers - the grease is hot. It is important not to confuse the CVT sump with the engine sump.
- The oil is drained until it completely stops flowing. We'll have to wait a while.
- The CVT pan is being dismantled, and after it, the coarse filter. For this, a key of 10 is used. You need to keep a container nearby - a little more grease will merge.
- The crankcase of the box and the magnets on it, as well as the filter, are cleaned of dirt and metal particles with diesel fuel and a carburetor cleaner. If the filter does not wash off, you will have to replace it with a new one.
- The filter is installed in its place. The pallet with a new gasket also needs to be installed back. The drain plug with a new copper gasket is screwed on.
Next, the fine filter is replaced. To replace it, you will have to remove the air duct and battery under the hood, unscrew the bolts securing the platform under the air duct. Before that, remove the left wheel and partially unscrew the fender liner.
Getting to the heat exchanger will be quite difficult. It should be remembered that oil flows through thin pipes of the oil cooler, and antifreeze flows through thick pipes. The oil cooler is unscrewed and the filter located inside is changed.
Finally, all parts and pipes are installed in place. New oil is poured through the funnel into the dipstick hole. Usually it takes from 7 to 7.5 liters of lubricant. Periodically check the oil level with a dipstick. Then you need to warm up the engine and transmission well and add lubricant if necessary. This completes the procedure for replacing the transmission fluid in a 2013 Nissan Qashqai car.
At the request of the workers, I post a mini-report on changing the variator oil
I’ll make a reservation right away - this is the same variator, but this is not QQ
1. What the manufacturer says - the manufacturer does not say anything about changing the oil. There is a procedure in the manual, but it is excluded from the maintenance schedule. More and more, engineers are retreating in favor of marketers and sellers. Alas.
But if someone believes that the variator is filled "for the entire service life" - then you can not read further ......
2. When to change the oil - everyone chooses for himself, and generally change or not. Since there is no procedure in the regulations. Previous recommendations - partial replacement every 30.000 km and full - 60.000 km
I would recommend changing by state, which can be controlled with an aging counter. But no later than once every 60.000 edge
This counter counts with the following speeds:
1 unit / min - 90 ... 99 degrees,
2 units / min - 100 ... 109 degrees,
4 units / min - 110 ... 119 degrees,
6 units / min - 120 ... 129 degrees,
8 units / min - 130 ... 139 degrees.
Below 90 does not count at all. So if I counted 3-4 thousand, or even less, it definitely needs to be changed. And urgently.
In the manual, the old value is 210000, but it is for the old algorithm, when the counter counted below 90 degrees
The counter will not reach this value NEVER. The variator will crumble into dust from old age earlier.
So what do you need to replace. Of course, some spare parts
1. Washer - 11026-01M02 - as on all drain plugs - 25r
2. Gasket - 31397-1XF0D - you can use the old one, but put it on the sealant. The price is about 1t.r. I still recommend changing it.
3. Mud collector - coarse filter - NOT NEEDED. Washed out. If at all, of course, everything is not sad in the variator. Then 2500r
4. Oil liter 999MPNS300P and 4 liters KLE5300004 or 5L KE90999943. Or Ravenol NS3. I used 1 (0.964l) and 4 liters - the same thing, Japan. The price is somewhere around 5-6 tons for 4 liters. The rest just did not check. For a complete replacement without removing the pan, you need 11 liters. For partial, about 5. With the removal of the pallet, another half liter will be added. Therefore, take 12 liters in the first case, 6 in the second, if you plan to remove the pan.
5. Ring for fine filter - 315263VX0A - 100r
6. The fine filter itself - 31726-28X0A 400r or less. Filter size: length 63mm, diameter 37mm. The 31726-3JX0A (previous version) will also work, which has exactly the same dimensions and shape.
7. O-ring for the sump 315261XG0A (old code, therefore more accessible) or 31526-1XZ0C - 100-200 rubles. According to the procedure, it is supposed to be replaced, but you can put the old one. But when we replaced it, we dropped it into the oil and did not look for it.
8. Ring for the level control plug - overflow plug 315263VX0B - for aesthetes - 100 rubles. Nothing will be done to him if you put the old one. Regular gum.
We also need a lift, 2 people (better - 3) and very desirable - a diagnostic scanner that can show the temperature in the box
If there is no scanner, then the temperature can also be measured with a thermometer on the pallet. Precise, digital. Put the sensor on thermal paste or put it in oil through an overflow plug.
After 20-30 minutes of parking - and the car will cool down longer, it will show quite accurately.
The car rises to the lift, the bottom plug is unscrewed, and about 3.5 liters of oil are drained
Removing the pan and sump
Another 200-300 grams will flow out of the filter and pan.
Mud tank is washed
The pallet is inspected and washed
Everything is going to its original position
After that, there are two options - stop the procedure and set the oil level. Since a partial replacement has already been made at this point. Or do a complete replacement.
If we do a complete replacement, then we put a new ring under the cork only after 2 runs of oil.
Complete replacement - pour 3 liters of oil (considering that we removed the pan and sump - 3.5, and the procedure is designed for a simple drain), run the box, start the engine and drive the selector through all positions for 5 seconds, muffle, drain, pour another 3 liters oils, repeat the procedure
It is most convenient to fill the oil through the upper hole of the former dipstick, you will need a small funnel and remove the plug .....
Now we need to set the level ..... the procedure is a little bit dreary.
First things first, you need to cook everything and wait for the temperature in the box to 35 degrees. It is important!
It may take a long time to wait. To speed up, you can blow a fan on the car.
It may take an hour and a half to wait, if we did not do a complete oil change - then the oil is already more or less cold.
I must say right away that it is probably possible to perform the procedure for setting the level, as in the service manual, but it is extremely difficult. The manual says that you need to fill in the oil through the level control plug (overflow plug) half a liter, then wait until the excess drains. On a running engine.
At a temperature of 40 degrees.
And the oil warms up when the engine coolant is above 70 degrees rapidly - it goes through the heater.
And such a procedure will take 5 hours, no less, because after one iteration, everything will cool down for another hour and a half.
So we slightly modify the procedure, taking into account the presence of a hole for the former probe .....
So. We raise the car on a lift - one in the cabin (it will start), one at the bottom - unscrew the plug, one on a stepladder near the hood - a filler.
We unscrew the level control plug - overflow plug (top left on the vario, you can see it). Slowly pour in the oil until it flows out of it.
Now the oil has partially filled the GT and at startup it will take another 600-700 ml. Immediately prepare the right amount.
We start and run the selector over all positions for 5 seconds and set it to P. From this moment on, everything must be done quickly.
If so, check the temperature. If not, she hasn't run away much by this time.
Slowly add oil until it runs out of the plug. Screw on the overlow plug.
All. The procedure has been completed. You can move on without problems.
In the event of a complete replacement, the manufacturer recommends resetting the counter. In the partial case, no.
You can reset it by consulting with the officials or its analogue. Since this is just a counter, it does not affect anything (in the manual it is written about this, by the way, although sometimes even the officials pull out “tales from the crypt”, that if you don’t throw it off, there will be problems. Yes, they will .... it will be difficult to determine the level of oil degradation and the next replacement), then it is up to everyone to decide whether to reset it or not.
