Oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator

The most popular youth crossover Nissan Qashqai has been produced by the Japanese automaker since 2006. This line, which has survived several generations and a number of restylings, is still produced today, equipped with both manual and automatic transmissions. At the same time, the most popular machine in Qashqai is the variator, represented by various modifications. And the oil in the Qashqai CVT is listed at the factory to help you select the highest quality transmission fluid to service these CVTs.

CVT oil Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai series of compact crossovers received the following CVT modifications:

• RE0F10A/JF011E
• RE0F11A/JF015E
• RE0F10D/JF016E

At the same time, depending on the modification of the variator, the Japanese automaker recommends filling it with oil with a CVT NS-2 or CVT NS-3 approval.

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Nissan Qashqai J10

Nissan Qashqai J11

Nissan Qashqai CVT Oil RE0F10A/JF011E

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One of the most popular CVTs is the JF011E modification, developed by Jatco in 2005 and installed on cars of many automakers. At the same time, specifically for Nissan, this car acquired the RE0F10A nomenclature and was installed on earlier Nissan Qashqai models with all-wheel drive and a 2-liter engine. As for the transmission fluid, this car was originally filled with CVT NS-2 approved oil. However, with the advent of the improved NS-3 CVT specification, many car owners have switched to a higher quality oil. The Japanese manufacturer itself recommends its own production called Nissan CVT NS-2 and Nissan CVT NS-3. Its analogues are Fuchs TITAN CVTF FLEX, Addinol ATF CVT oils and others.

Nissan Variator NS-2	4 liters Code: KLE52-00004 Average price: 5000 rubles 1 liter Code: 999MP-NS200P Average price: 2200 rubles
Fuchs TITAN CVTF FLEX	4 liters Code: 600669416 Average price: 3900 rubles 1 liter Code: 600546878 Average price: 1350 rubles
Nissan Variator NS-3	4 liters Code: KLE53-00004 Average price: 5500 rubles 1 liter SKU: 999MP-NS300P Average price: 2600 rubles
Addinol ATF CVT	4 liters Code: 4014766250933 Average price: 4800 rubles 1 liter Code: 4014766073082 Average price: 1350 rubles

Transmission oil Nissan Qashqai CVT RE0F11A/JF015E

In 2010, Jatco released a new generation CVT JF015E (RE0F11A for Nissan), which replaced the legendary JF011E. These variators began to be actively installed on cars with engines up to 1,8 liters. Including Nissan Qashqai models with front-wheel drive. At the same time, this variator differs little from its predecessor in terms of the oil used. In fact, according to Nissan regulations, it is also necessary to fill in transmission fluid with a CVT NS-3 approval. Original (Nissan CVT NS-3), or analogue (Motul Multi CVTF, ZIC CVT MULTI). However, this variator excludes the use of oils of the CVT NS-2 specification.

Nissan Variator NS-3	4 liters Code: KLE53-00004 Average price: 5500 rubles 1 liter SKU: 999MP-NS300P Average price: 2600 rubles
ZIC CVT MULTI	4 liters Code: 162631 Average price: 3000 rubles 1 liter Code: 132631 Average price: 1000 rubles
Motul Multi CVTF	1 liter Code: 103219 Average price: 1200 rubles

What oil to fill in the Nissan Qashqai RE0F10D / JF016E variator

The latest Nissan Qashqai models feature the new JF016E CVT developed by Jatco in 2012. This modification of the CVT opened a new era of CVT8 generation CVTs and is installed on many Nissan models. Accordingly, it is recommended that only CVT NS-3 approved transmission fluid be used in this machine. Therefore, we recommend buying Nissan CVT NS-3, Idemitsu CVTF, Molygreen CVT and other oils.

Nissan Variator NS-3	4 liters Code: KLE53-00004 Average price: 5500 rubles 1 liter SKU: 999MP-NS300P Average price: 2600 rubles
Idemic CVTF	4 liters Code: 30455013-746 Average price: 2800 rubles 1 liter Code: 30040091-750 Average price: 1000 rubles
molybdenum green variator	4 liters Code: 0470105 Average price: 3500 rubles 1 liter Code: 0470104 Average price: 1100 rubles

How much oil is in the Nissan Qashqai CVT

How many liters to fill?

CVT oil volume Nissan Qashqai:

• RE0F10A / JF011E - 8,1 liters of transmission fluid
• RE0F11A / JF015E - 7,2 liters of transmission fluid
• RE0F10D / JF016E - 7,9 liters of transmission fluid

When to change the oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator

The oil change schedule in the Qashqai variator provides for the implementation of this technical operation every 60 thousand kilometers. However, as practice shows, an oil change in the Qashqai variator is necessary:

• RE0F10A / JF011E - every 50 thousand kilometers
• RE0F11A / JF015E - every 45 thousand kilometers
• RE0F10D / JF016E - every 40 thousand kilometers

It is also worth understanding that checking the oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator will help you assess the technical condition of the transmission fluid.

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Oil level in the Nissan Qashqai variator

Knowing Nissan Qashqai How to check the oil in the variator, it is enough just not only to monitor the level of transmission fluid in the variator, but also to monitor its technical condition. And that is why checking the oil level in the Nissan Qashqai variator must be carried out regularly. In addition, there is nothing more complicated in this manipulation. So, Nissan Qashqai, the oil level in the variator is checked on a warm box with a dipstick and consists of the following:

• park your car on a level surface
• transfer of the variator selector to the parking
• oil dipstick cleaning
• direct level measurement with a staff

If a probe is not available, the lower control socket on the actuator must be used.

Nissan Qashqai oil change in the variator

There are several ways to change the oil in the Qashqai variator. Therefore, a complete oil change in the Nissan Qashqai variator is carried out by a vacuum unit and requires additional financial costs. But a partial oil change in the Nissan Qashqai variator is available to any average motorist who has a minimum set of tools. So:

• remove crankcase protection
• unscrew the drain plug from the bottom of the variator
• drain the old oil into a container
• remove the variator pan
• clean it of dirt
• change consumables
• fill with new oil according to the level

It is often enough to fill the variator with as much transmission fluid as the oil drains from the Nissan Qashqai variator below the drain plug.