You can’t grease, you won’t go - engine oil in the Nissan Qashqai

The oil in the crossover engine plays the same important role as in the internal combustion engines of other cars. The functions are the same: lubricates cylinders, crankshaft journals, rubbing and engaging parts, forming a stable oil film on them. Lubricating fluid removes excess heat from liners, rings and pistons of motors, protects against corrosion and exposure to chemically active substances. In a word, it does the usual work.


Our task is to select oils for Nissan Qashqai with the best characteristics that can save the working life of the Japanese power units.

General recommendations of the manufacturer

“Qashqais” adapted to our weather and road conditions are entering the Russian market. Engines: 1,2 liter, giving 115 "horses" and a 2-liter unit with 144 hp. With.


The manufacturer does not allow the lubrication of its motors with mineral fluids, despite their natural origin. Explanation: "mineral water" is too viscous at sub-zero temperatures, prone to waste, oxidation and rapid aging. Together, these qualities make it difficult to start the engine in cold weather and lead to wear of its components.

Therefore, synthetic and semi-synthetic lubricants are prescribed in the operating instructions. At the same time, the manufacturer specifically indicates the control of the state of substances and the terms of maintenance.

We offer a list of engine oils that will not cause problems with Nissan Qashqai engines. The information is relevant for those cars whose "experience" on the roads is 5-7 years.

NISSAN 5W-40 FS A3 / B4

The oil is considered synthetic, that is, its quality, compared to mineral liquids, has already been improved at the molecular level. In practice, this means a stable viscosity of the substance at any temperature.


However, let us clarify that the NISSAN 5W-40 FS A3 / B4 product is manufactured using hydrocracking technology. This is a complex chemical process of oil refining with subsequent purification. As a result, the oil is closer to artificial synthetic materials than to mineral ones.

Universal all-weather energy-saving oil showed itself perfectly on engines with different injection, on turbocharged and diesel engines. The freezing point is -45°C, the flash point is 231°C. Economical (in the composition of molybdenum), not very thick oil remains transparent at each scheduled replacement, and the motor remains clean even after 8 years of operation.

SHELL Helix Ultra 5W-30

Fully synthetic composition of the oldest manufacturer in the world developed on the basis of gas. The lubricant easily spreads through the engine channels, and a balanced additive package prevents mechanical destruction of rubbing parts and provides an easy start of the engine at sub-zero temperatures.


The substance loses fluidity at -50°C on a thermometer, and the flash point is 240°C. A well-thought-out lubricant formulation provides high washing qualities and stability under load. Using a product from Shell, drivers note fuel economy and quiet engine operation. We warn users against fakes of a well-known brand, with which the Russian market of motor oils abounds.

LIQUI MOLY Synthoil High Tech 5W-40

For fans of German quality, we offer oil that scores the highest in all ratings. Synthoil High Tech 5W-40 contains a rich package of dispersion additives, in particular molybdenum disulphide, which increases the resistance of engine elements to wear in extreme situations.


Environmentally friendly, energy efficient synthetic oil with a viscosity index of 167 meets API SM/CF and ACEA A3/B4 grades. Universal all-weather product has one of the lowest freezing points - -60°C.

RAVENOL HCS SAE 5W-40

Of the semi-synthetic engine protection products, lubricants from the German company Ravenol show the best results. The owners of Nissan Qashqai 5-7 years ago note the cleanliness of the dipstick when checking the oil after 10-15 thousand km on the speedometer. The liquid does not oxidize for a long time and does not evaporate, so you do not have to worry about the level of the substance.


HCS SAE 5W-40 has proven itself well in cold weather, but in hot climates it does not turn into water even at +40°C. Car oil reduces friction, removes the formed metal chips from the working area of ​​\u169b\u42bthe motor. The energy-saving composition is compatible with direct injection and turbine. Viscosity index - XNUMX, fluidity loss - -XNUMX°С.

LIQUI MOLY Special Tec LL 5W-30

This is a semi-synthetic material made from oil with the addition of up to 50% of expensive synthetics. Special Tec LL 5W-30 is perhaps the most successful option for value for money on the car oil market. The balance is also observed in the manufacturing recipe, so the product reduces energy losses and increases the resource of 1,2- and 2-liter Qashqai engines.


The lubricating fluid spreads without delay through the nodes and channels of the internal combustion engine, removes excess heat from rubbing parts. Laboratory tests showed a viscosity index of 167, a loss of fluidity at -42°M and a flash point of 230°C.

ENEOS SUPER GASOLINE SL 5W-30

The manufacturer's automotive fluid is poured as a base fluid into every 8th car that rolls off the assembly line in Japan. The oil can be called well adapted to our market: since 2010, a joint Russian-Japanese production of lubricants under the ENEOS brand has been established.


API SL and ACEA class motor fluid has a viscosity index of 155, the lower pour point is -48 ° С. SUPER GASOLINE SL 5W-30 has low burn-off and evaporation, and abundant complex additives keep cylinders and rings from corrosion, do not allow deposits inside oil channels.

Changing engine oil to Nissan Qashqai

The procedure can be carried out in a garage with a viewing hole or on a flyover. You will need the following tools and fixtures:

✅ Capacity for mining
✅ Watering can for pouring fresh composition
✅ New oil filter NISSAN 15208-00Q1E (price - from 2 rubles)
✅ Oil in a volume of at least 5 liters
✅ Hexagons "for 10 and 27"
✅ Tetrahedron "on 8"
✅ Clip remover
✅ Screwdrivers with flat tips 2 pcs.
✅ Pneumatic wrench
✅ Rubber pear
✅ Ratchet
✅ Rags

It is necessary to carry out some preparatory work: take care of the ventilation of the room, sufficient lighting, overalls for yourself.

Stages of work

We warm up the car so that the oil is warm: it drains more easily. We install the car above the inspection hole, fix the wheels against rollback. For safety, we throw off the "minus" from the battery.


Next:

✅ Open the hood, unscrew the filler cap
✅ Now we go down into the pit and dismantle the engine protection: using a pneumatic wrench and a 10 head, unscrew the mounting bolts
✅ We unfasten the clips with a special spatula (you can pry the parts with two screwdrivers)
✅ Remove the engine cover
✅ We substitute the container for mining, unscrew the plug of the oil pan with a square “8”
✅ We are waiting for the old oil to flow out. The plug is not located at the lowest point, so 100-200 g of motor fluid remains: remove the lubricant with a syringe or pear
✅ Unscrew the cap and change the oil filter
✅ We put a new sealing ring on the drain plug, screw the latter into place
✅ We go up, pour oil through the funnel into the neck
✅ Check the level of the lubricant, tighten the plug

At the last stage, we remove the traces of spillage and oil drips, install the engine protection in place.

For such an operation in a car service, they will take 1-200 rubles, you need to pay extra for replacing the filter. So hopefully we have helped you save some money.