Pan tightening torque, automatic transmission Nissan Qashqai

Consider changing the oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator.

Nissan Qashqai is a popular crossover produced from 2006 to the present. During this time, two generations came out with two restylings:

• Nissan Qashqai J10 1st generation (09.2006 - 02.2010);
• Restyling Nissan Qashqai J10 1st generation (03.2010 - 11.2013);
• Nissan Qashqai J11 2st generation (11.2013 - 12.2019);
• Restyling Nissan Qashqai J11 2nd generation (03.2017 - present).

In 2008, the production of the 7-seat version of the Nissan Qashqai + 2 was also launched, which was discontinued in 2014.

Qashqai is presented with different engine options: petrol 1,6 and 2,0 and diesel 1,5 and 2,0. And also with different types of transmission, even with a CVT. The J10 has a Jatco JF011E transmission with a 2,0 liter engine. It is very reliable and maintainable. The JF015E resource, which is combined with a 1,6-liter engine, is much less.

The Qashqai J11 has a Jatco JF016E CVT. The complication of the control system in combination with old equipment caused a decrease in resource and reliability. However, the box is repairable, which avoids costly replacement.

The performance of the drive depends largely on timely maintenance. In particular, it is necessary to change the oil on time, which you can do yourself.

The frequency of oil change in the variator Nissan Qashqai

The replacement schedule states that the oil in the CVT of this car needs to be changed every 60 thousand kilometers (or 2 years). For restyled models, the interval can reach 90 thousand km. However, practice shows that these terms are greatly overestimated. The best would be a replacement every 30-40 thousand km.

The frequency of relubrication is highly dependent on operating conditions. The heavier the load (poor road quality, temperature fluctuations, aggressive driving style), the shorter the interval should be. When to change the oil, the following signs will also appear:

• the beginning of the movement, accompanied by a jerk;
• variator blocking;
• increase in oil temperature during operation inside the variator;
• the appearance of noise during movement;
• carrier hum.

In addition to oil, it is also recommended to put a new filter in the variator every time it is changed.

Which oil to choose for CVT Nissan Qashqai

The original oil in the variator is Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2. This is the manufacturer's recommended replacement. It showed itself well as an analogue of Ravenol CVTF NS2 / J1 Fluid. Less well known is the Febi Bilstein CVT oil, which is also suitable for replacement. It is important that automatic transmission lubricants are not suitable for CVTs. Pay attention to permissions.

It is interesting. In 2012 and 2013, the Nissan Qashqai was one of the top ten best-selling cars in the world. But even today this model is very popular in many countries.

Checking the oil level

Not only the deterioration of the variator, but also checking the level may also indicate the need for a lubricant change. So this needs to be done periodically. The check is not difficult, because Qashqai cars have a probe.

Here's how to check the oil in the variator:

1. Warm up the car to operating temperature (50-80 degrees Celsius). If the engine overheats, vice versa: let it cool down a bit.
2. Place the vehicle in a level and level position. Don't turn off the engine.
3. Press the brake pedal. Sequentially change the selector in all positions with an interval of 5-10 seconds.
4. Move the lever to position P. Release the brake pedal.
5. Locate the latch of the filler neck. It is marked "Transmission" or "CVT".
6. Release the oil dipstick retainer, remove the oil dipstick from the filler neck.
7. Wipe the dipstick with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth and replace it. Do not block the latch.
8. Remove the dipstick again, check the oil level. It must be at the “hot” mark (or full, maximum, etc.).
9. Insert the probe into place, fix it with a latch.

If the oil itself is not yet old, but the level is below normal, then you need to try to find the cause. This most likely indicates a leak somewhere in the system. If the oil has darkened, a burning smell has appeared, then it must be changed. If very little time has passed since the previous replacement, it is worth diagnosing the variator for malfunctions. If a mixture of metal chips appears in the oil, then the problem is in the radiator.

Necessary tools and spare parts, consumables

For self-replacement, you will need the following tools:

• pliers;
• screwdriver;
• end or head key for 10 and 19;
• fixed key at 10;
• funnel.

And such consumables (original numbers are indicated in brackets):

original nissan cvt ns-2 fluid,

8 liters (KLE52-00004);

• variator pan gasket NISSAN GASKET OIL-PAN (31397-1XF0C / MITSUBISHI 2705A015);
• variator heat exchanger filter (MITSUBISHI 2824A006/NISSAN 317261XF00);
• variator heat exchanger housing gasket (MITUBISHI 2920A096);
• CVT coarse filter Qashqai (NISSAN 317281XZ0D/MITSUBISHI 2824A007);
• drain plug gasket (NISSAN 11026-01M02);
• drain plug - in case the old one (NISSAN 3137731X06) suddenly breaks the thread).

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In addition, you will need an empty container large enough to drain the waste, a clean rag and cleaning agent.

Instructions

The oil change in the Nissan Qashqai J11 and J10 variator is carried out in the same way, since the design of the transmission itself is similar. The sequence of actions at home:

1. Warm up the vehicle to normal operating temperature. To do this, it is enough, as usual, to drive a little along the street, 10-15 km is enough.
2. Drive the car into the garage, put it on a viewing hole or on a lift. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the engine protection.
4. Start the engine again. Alternately switch the variator lever to all positions with a delay of 5-10 seconds. Then leave the selector in the park (P) position.
5. Without turning off the engine, check the oil level in the variator (read above how to do this).
6. Turn off the engine and reinstall the dipstick, but do not snap it into place. This is necessary so that the system is not sealed. By communicating with air, the liquid will drain faster and more efficiently.
7. Unscrew the drain plug, remembering to place a large container under it. The extraction will be about 6-7 liters, this must be taken into account when choosing an empty container. It is convenient if the volume of oil drained from the box can be measured. Then it will be clear how much new fluid to fill in.
8. Wait until the oil drains. It usually takes no more than 20 minutes.
9. At this time, you can begin to replace the filter of the heat exchanger (oil cooler) of the variator. Remove it and, if possible, remove and flush or replace the CVT cooler.
10. When all the used oil has been poured out, tighten the drain plug.
11. Remove the transmission pan. It is important to note that it contains a small amount of oil, about 400 ml. Therefore, it must be disposed of very carefully. Otherwise, all the oil will spill out, it may stain your hands and clothes.
12. The pan must be thoroughly cleaned of thickened residues of old oil. Any cleaning fluid, solvent is useful here. You also need to clean the joints, remove metal chips from two magnets. The variator, like no other gearbox, is especially afraid of metal chips. Therefore, this stage of replacement should not be neglected.
13. Replace the coarse filter. Change the pan gasket. Dry the tray and put it back in place. It's screwed up. It is important to note that the threads in them are easily torn, and the cover is deformed when overtightened. Therefore, tighten the deck bolts without applying excessive force.
14. Replace the copper washer on the drain plug. Put the lid back on and screw it on.
15. Using a funnel, pour new oil into the CVT through the dipstick hole. Its volume should be equal to the volume of drainage.
16. After changing the oil, check the level on the dipstick as described above. If it's less than what you need, recharge. Overflow is also undesirable, therefore, if the level is exceeded, it is necessary to pump out the excess with a syringe with a rubber tube.

The described method allows you to partially replace the oil in the variator. A complete replacement is carried out by the substitution method, when the old oil is replaced with a new one. To do this, you can fork out for an additional volume of oil and repeat the procedure. It is best to do this 2-3 days after you have driven the car in the usual way. However, the regulations establish that for the normal operation of the variator, a partial replacement is sufficient, in which 60-70% of the fluid changes. It is important to change all these filters at the same time, clean the tray and magnets. If this is not done, the effectiveness of the new oil and the entire replacement procedure will decrease.

Also, after replacement, it is necessary to reset all transmission errors using a diagnostic scanner, as well as reset the oil aging counter. It's good if you have your own scanner. Otherwise, the procedure will be carried out at any computer diagnostic center.

Because it's necessary? There is an opinion on the forums that the performance of the oil pump depends on the meter readings. However, in fact, their work is not affected by numbers, but by the conditions of use. It is necessary to reset the indicators so that the machine does not indicate the need for service.

Conclusion

For beginners, changing the oil in a Nissan Qashqai may seem like a complicated procedure. However, only the first few times are difficult. With experience, this will be easier. Do-it-yourself replacement saves money. And also make sure that everything is done correctly and efficiently. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous service centers take money for a complete oil change, and at the same time they don’t even change the filters, they don’t clean them. Do-it-yourself repairs prevent such problems.

 

Oil change in the variator Nissan Qashqai

CVTs require regular oil changes. Without the required level and proper cleaning of the working environment, the box quickly becomes unusable. One of the most popular SUVs with this type of transmission is the Nissan Qashkai. Changing the oil in the Qashqai CVT gearbox has its own characteristics depending on the generation: J10 or J11. They should be considered if you plan to make a replacement yourself. To fill oil in a box, you only need to know the brand of oil product (here is advice for all Nissan automotive fluids), as well as know how to check the level in cold and hot conditions, and also be able to get to the filler neck. We will consider a complete drain and replacement.

Detailed description of the procedure

1. The machine is placed on a flat area, above a viewing hole or on a flyover.
2. The bottom plug is unscrewed, all the oil is drained.
3. The tray must be removed. To do this, the fasteners are unscrewed, and then you need to carefully pry around the perimeter with a flat screwdriver, since the gasket often sticks. Installation of the rear part of the pallet is carried out only with a torque wrench and with the replacement of the gasket. The minimum tightening torque for the oil pan is 8 N/m, we recommend increasing it to 10-12 N/m to avoid snot.
4. It is necessary to disassemble the coarse filter. When disassembling, the main thing is not to lose the rubber seal. It must be purged under pressure with a special fluid or solvent.
5. There is a magnet in the oil pan to catch chips. Before cleaning and after it looks like this - fig one
6. It should be wiped with a dry cloth until the metal fragments are completely removed.
7. It is necessary to change or blow through the filter of the Qashqai variator, fig. 2. Pulls out of the nest without much effort. Purge is made from a syringe using purified gasoline. To access the fine filter it is necessary to remove the four-screw cover - fig. 3
8. Drain the oil from the radiator fig. Four.
9. Don't forget to reset the oil aging sensor.

 

Our advice

Each person can add working fluid to the box according to the instructions detailed in our article.

We recommend using the services of an authorized service. Specialists who have repeatedly performed the procedure for changing the oil in an automatic transmission - a variator in a Nissan Qashqai car.

The procedure for a complete change of this substance is not recommended for do-it-yourself work, since:

• You get access to precise mechanisms, and the slightest mistake during assembly and washing can lead to improper operation and breakage.
• There is a possibility of a crankcase breakdown, a filter breakage or a thread break, in garage conditions it is not always possible to quickly get out of a difficult situation.
• Therefore, if you do not have the skills to repair a car, it is better to turn to professionals.

This article is prepared for people like YOU! Saving on maintenance and changing the oil yourself is always more pleasant. Happy scheduled maintenance.

 

Do-it-yourself oil change in the Nissan Qashqai variator

Not so long ago, newly produced cars began to be equipped with completely new types of transmission - CVTs. The name comes from the English phrase Continuous Variable Transmission, which means "constantly variable transmission."

Often this type of gearbox is called the abbreviation of the English name - CVT. The very concept of this technical solution is not new and has long been used in some types of equipment.

The technology of continuous cruise control has become widespread only when it was possible to achieve an acceptable service life of the CVT transmission.

The car, in addition to the standard machine, was also equipped with a CVT gearbox. In the material of the article, we will consider in detail the procedure for changing the oil in the CVT of a Nissan Qashqai car.

Features of the variator

The CVT gearbox is fundamentally different from all analogues known today. The technology of stepless regulation itself has been known since the boom of small-capacity scooters.

But in the case of the scooter, the stepless mechanism was easy enough to make reliable. The method of increasing the margin of safety due to the massiveness of the node is applied. And the torque transmitted by the CVT on a scooter was negligible.

How the variator works - video

In the case of the automobile, the slowdown in adoption of this technology was partly due to the difficulty of building a reliable and durable CVT transmission prototype. No one will buy a car in which the transmission resource barely reaches 100 thousand kilometers.

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Today this problem is solved. CVTs work without problems no less than their automatic opponents, built according to the classical scheme. But here a very important condition is timely service. Namely, the replacement of transmission oil and filters.

In the Nissan Qashqai CVT, torque is transmitted through a metal belt stretched between two pulleys. The pulleys have movable walls controlled by hydraulics, which can diverge and move. Due to this, the radius of these pulleys changes, and, accordingly, the gear ratio.

The hydraulic system of the Nissan Qashqai variator is controlled through a valve body, which is controlled by a computer. Fluid flows are distributed throughout the system by opening and closing valves actuated by solenoids.

Why is it necessary to change the oil in the variator

If we compare all types of transmission common today, then the variator will be the most demanding on lubrication. Let's look at the reasons for this demand.

A metal belt stretched between two pulleys perceives and transmits enormous loads for such a small element. The contact of the side surface of the plates forming the belt with the working surface of the pulley occurs with a very high tension force.

This is necessary so that the belt does not slip and does not hit the surface of the pulley. Therefore, a layer of oil must be present on the contact patch. Such operating conditions lead to intense heating. And when the quality or oil level in the variator drops, the box overheats pretty quickly.

The second important factor is the nature of the valve body. To close the clutch packs in a classical automaton, only the very fact of creating an effort at the right moment is required.

And for the normal operation of the pulleys, the speed and exact observance of the moment of fluid supply to the cavity under the movable pulley plate are important.

If the moment of application of force and its value are not respected, then the belt may slip due to loosening of tension or, conversely, excessively high tension, which also negatively affects the durability of the variator.

What is required for replacement

Changing the oil in a Nissan Qashqai variator is a simple operation from a technological point of view. But it requires a careful and thoughtful approach. Before starting work, it is advisable to immediately stock up on everything you need.

So, to replace the working fluid yourself, you will need the following:

• 8 liters of Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 Gear Oil (sold in 4 liter cans, purchase code KLE52-00004);
• pallet coating;
• fine oil filter;
• coarse oil filter (mesh);
• rubber sealing ring on the heat exchanger;
• a copper sealing ring for the drain plug;
• an empty plastic container with a volume of at least 8 liters, preferably with a graduated scale for assessing the amount of drained oil;
• carburetor cleaner or any other process fluid designed for degreasing surfaces (preferably high volatility);
• a set of keys (preferably with a head, so the replacement process will go faster), pliers, a screwdriver;
• clean rags from which the pile or individual threads do not separate (a small piece of soft flannel fabric will do);
• a watering can for filling in new oil.

To change the oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator, you will need an inspection hole or a lift. It is more convenient to carry out work from the inspection hole, since during the replacement process it will be necessary to carry out manipulations in the engine compartment.

Oil change procedure in the Nissan Qashqai variator

Before starting the replacement, it is recommended to warm the fluid in the drive to operating temperature. To do this, depending on the season, you need to drive 10-15 km or leave the car idle for 15-20 minutes. Thanks to the heat exchanger, the variator oil heats up even without load.

After placing the car on a viewing hole or on a lift, the pallet is cleaned of adhering dirt. Carefully remove the drain bolt. The empty container is replaced.

1. The bolt is unscrewed to the end and the waste liquid is drained. You need to wait until the jet of oil turns into drops. After that, the cork is wrapped back into the hole.
2. Carefully break and unscrew the bolts that hold the paddle. The pallet is carefully separated from the box. There is still some oil left in it. This oil is also sent to the waste tank.
3. The bolts that secure the coarse filter are unscrewed. The mesh is carefully removed.

This completes the oil change procedure in the Nissan Qashqai variator.

For those who don't like to read. A detailed video of changing the oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator.

As can be seen from the instructions for changing the oil in the CVT box of the car in question, there is nothing complicated about this. You just need to carefully and consistently follow the instructions. Change the oil more often than the prescribed period, and the drive will work for a long time without fail.