2014 NISSAN QASHQAI Engine oil type

8Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance...................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ...................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................... 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items ........... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ......................................... 8-4
Engine compartment ................................................ 8-5
Engine cooling system ............................................. 8-6
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-6
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-6
Engine oil................................................................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil ............................................ 8-9
Changing engine oil filter .................................... 8-10
Protect the environment ...................................... 8-12
Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ............................. 8-13
Draining water .................................................... 8-13
Bleeding the fuel system ..................................... 8-13
XTRONIC Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid ............................................................... 8-13
Brakes ..................................................................... 8-13
Checking parking brake ...................................... 8-13
Checking brake pedal......................................... 8-13
Brake booster ..................................................... 8-14
Brake and clutch fluid .............................................. 8-14
Window washer fluid/headlight cleaner fluid
(where fitted) ........................................................... 8-15
Battery..................................................................... 8-16
Vehicle battery .................................................... 8-16Jump-starting ...................................................... 8-18
Integrated keyfob/Intelligent Key battery
replacement........................................................ 8-18
Drive belts ............................................................... 8-20
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models).......................... 8-21
Air duct removal....................................................... 8-21
Air cleaner filter........................................................ 8-23
Viscous paper type ............................................. 8-23
Dry paper type (where fitted) .............................. 8-23
Wiper blades ........................................................... 8-24
Cleaning ............................................................. 8-24
Front window wiper replacement ........................ 8-24
Back door window wiper replacement ................ 8-24
Windscreen washer nozzle ................................. 8-25
Fuses ...................................................................... 8-25
Passenger compartment ..................................... 8-25
Engine compartment ........................................... 8-26
Lights ...................................................................... 8-27
Headlights .......................................................... 8-28
Exterior lights ...................................................... 8-29
Interior lights....................................................... 8-29
Light locations .................................................... 8-30
Wheels and tyres ..................................................... 8-33
Tyre inflation pressure......................................... 8-33
Types of tyres ..................................................... 8-33
Snow chains....................................................... 8-34
Tyre rotation ....................................................... 8-34
Tyre wear and damage ....................................... 8-35
Tyre age ............................................................. 8-35
Changing tyres and wheels................................. 8-35

MR20DD and K9K engines
Removal:
1. Drain the engine oil. For details, see “Changing
engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Loosen the engine oil filter unit with an oil filter
wrench. Depending on the engine model, a spe-
cialcap typewrench may be required. See a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop, if in doubt.3. Remove the engine oil filter unit.
4. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a
clean rag.
CAUTION
If any oil is spilled on the engine or the ve-
hicle, thoroughly wipe it clean.
Installation:
1. Clean and re-install the drain plug along with a
new washer. For tightening torque details, see
“Changing engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Coat the rubber gasket on the new engine oil fil-
ter unit with clean engine oil.
3. Install the engine oil filter unit by hand until a
slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
2/3 of a turn.
Engine oil filter tightening torques:
MR20DD engine
17.7 N•m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
K9K engine:
14 N•m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
4. Add engine oil and check the oil level with the
engine oil dipstick. For details, see “Checking
engine oil level” earlier in this section and “Ca-
pacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the
“9. Technical information” section.
5. Install the engine oil filler cap.
6. Start the engine.7. After the engine has been warmed up, make sure
there are no leaks around the engine oil filter unit
and the drain plug. Correct as required.
8. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes.
Check the oil level and add engine oil, if neces-
sary.
9. Install the engine compartment under cover.
10. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
11. Close the bonnet.
NDI656ZMR20DD engine
NDI985ZK9K engine
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11

Capacity (approximate)
Recommended specifications
Litre Imp measure
Manual transaxle gear oilR9M 4WD 1.7 1–1/2 qt
NISSAN MT-XZ Gear Oil Sports and Off-Road Vehicles or API GL-4 Viscosity
SAE 75W-85
R9M 2WD 1.7 1–1/2 qt
K9K
MR20
HRA2DDT2.0 1–3/4 qt NISSAN MT-XZ Gear Oil TL/JR Type or API GL-4 Viscosity SAE 75W-80
XTRONIC Transmission (CVT) fluidR9M with 2WD – –
Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-3 *3 *4 HRA2DDT with 2WD – –
MR20 with 2WD – –
MR20 with 4WD – –
Brake & clutch fluidRefill to the correct level according
to the instructions in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.Genuine NISSAN brake fluid or equivalent. DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease – – NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant – –HFO-1234yf (for Europe)
HFC-134a (R-134a) (except for Europe)
Air conditioning system lubricants – –ND-12 oil or equivalent (for Europe)
ND-8 oil (Except for Europe)
*1: For further details, see “Recommended SAE viscosity number” later in this section.
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine
engine coolant.Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty, even
if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for more information regarding the coolant type and capacity.
*3:Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the war-
ranty.
*4: Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for details or servicing.
*5: K9K engine with DPF.
Technical information9-3

FUEL INFORMATION
Petrol engine
CAUTION
Do not use leaded petrol. Using leaded petrol will
damage the catalytic converter.
MR20DD engine:
Use UNLEADED REGULAR petrol with an octane
rating of at least 91 (RON).
HRA2DDT engine:
Use UNLEADED PREMIUM petrol with an octane
rating of at least 95 (RON).
Diesel engine
Diesel fuel above 51 cetane and with less than 10
ppm of sulphur (EN590 and Euro 5 specification)
must be used.
If two types of diesel fuel are available, use summer
or winter fuel properly according to the following
temperature conditions.
•Above –7°C (20°F)...Summer type diesel fuel.
•Below–7°C(20°F)...Wintertypedieselfuel.
If you are in any doubt, please consult a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
CAUTION
•Do not use home heating oil, petrol or other
alternate fuels in the diesel engine, this can
cause engine damage.
•Do not add petrol or other alternate fuels to
diesel fuel.
•Do not use summer fuel at temperatures be-
low −7°C (20°F). Cold temperatures will cause
wax to form in the fuel and may prevent the
engine from running smoothly.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY
NUMBERPetrol engine oil
5W-40 is preferable. If 5W-40 is not available,
select the viscosity from the chart, that is suit-
able for the outside temperature range.
Diesel engine oil
•K9K enginewith DPF:
ONLY use 5W30 Low SAPS
•R9M engine:
ONLY use 5W30 DPF Low SAPS
STI0589Petrol engine oil
9-4Technical information

– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking parking brake ................................................. 8-13
– Parking brake ................................................................ 3-16
– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-55
C
Cable slots .......................................................................... 2-43
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......................... 9-2
– Fuel information ............................................................... 9-4
Car phone or CB radio ........................................................ 4-45
Care when driving ............................................................... 5-10
Cargo compartment
– Cargo floor .................................................................... 2-47
CENTRE mark on rear centre seat ...................................... 1-12
Changing
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-10
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-35
Chassis control ................................................................... 5-62
Checking
– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Checking parking brake ................................................. 8-13
Child restraint anchorage .................................................... 1-22
Child restraint and ISOFIX information ................................. 1-16
Child restraint installation using 3-point type seat belt .......... 1-25
Child restraint installation using ISOFIX ............................... 1-23
Child restraint systems (CRS)
– ISOFIX .......................................................................... 1-17
– Recommended .............................................................. 1-17
– Suitable ......................................................................... 1-17
Child restraints .................................................................... 1-15Child safety .................................................................. 1-14, 1-9
Cleaning
– Alloy wheels .................................................................... 7-3
– Chrome parts .................................................................. 7-3
– Exterior ............................................................................ 7-2
– Glass ....................................................................... 7-3, 7-5
– Interior ............................................................................ 7-4
– Plastic parts .................................................................... 7-5
– Rear-view camera lens .................................................... 7-3
– Removing spots ............................................................... 7-2
– Underbody ...................................................................... 7-3
Clutch fluid .......................................................................... 8-14
Coat hooks ......................................................................... 2-44
Cold weather driving ........................................................... 5-66
Console box ........................................................................ 2-43
Continuously variable transmission
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ......................... 8-13
– Driving with continuously variable transmission ............. 5-18
Coolant
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-66
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-3
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
Corrosion protection .................................................... 5-67, 7-5
– Environmental factors ...................................................... 7-5
Cruise control ..................................................................... 5-36
Cruise control system operations ......................................... 5-37
CVT
– Driving with XTRONIC transmission .............................. 5-18
D
Defogger switch
– Outside mirror defogger ................................................ 2-35
– Rear window defogger .................................................. 2-35
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