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The service life of the engine depends on the quality of the engine oil and the condition of the oil filter, so it is very important to replace it on time.
Add oil to the engine of the same brand, viscosity and quality class that was previously used (oils of different brands, classes and viscosities are very often incompatible, which can lead to the need for serious engine repairs).
When to change the engine oil on a Nissan X-Trail
According to the manufacturer's recommendation, the oil should be changed after 1 year of vehicle operation or every 15,000 km or when the oil change indicator lights up on the vehicle information display in the meter (whichever comes first).
If the car is used in severe conditions, a big city or a very dusty area, change the oil and filter every 6 months (or after 10 thousand km).
What kind of oil to pour into a Nissan X-Trail engine
In the instructions for the car, the manufacturer indicates the brand of engine oil recommended for use in engines of a particular Nissan model. By following these instructions, you will easily be able to determine the required viscosity of the fluid in accordance with the weather conditions of a particular region. It is the correct selection of lubricant and its timely replacement that can increase the resource of the power unit up to 40%, and significantly reduce the likelihood of various breakdowns.
The plant produces engine oil that contains all the necessary characteristics, has excellent viscosity, has a good degree of protection and works well even at low and high temperatures. This fluid is designed specifically to ensure the high performance of all Nissan car engines. The oil has all the necessary qualities for long-term operation of the internal combustion engine and has the ability to reduce its consumption on a gasoline engine, providing it with reliable protection.
One of the most important technical characteristics of any engine oil is the viscosity index ( SAE) . This indicator can change under constant temperature conditions. Oil for Nissan X-Trail T31 is synthetic. Its SAE viscosity is 5W-30. Due to the optimal viscosity parameters, the liquid has proven itself in frosty weather. The oil creates a dense oil film and perfectly protects parts from wear throughout the entire period of use. The oil does not age and confidently resists oxidative processes.
If oil to replace the Nissan X-Trail, due to various circumstances, is not available according to SAE 5W-30 , it is recommended to select the oil that is most suitable in terms of parameters. But do not neglect the instructions in the documentation for the correct viscosity levels.
The optimal chemical composition of engine oil
To ensure the lubricating properties of a car engine, it is necessary that the lubricant has a chemical composition that would be sufficiently stable when overloads or sudden changes in air temperature occur.
When choosing an oil, pay attention to the range of additives used. The more different sets of additives are used, the more opportunities to avoid the accumulation of negative products of the unit in the engine under various technological conditions and with an increase in temperature.
When buying oil, you should check with the seller for the presence of ash elements in it. The lower this figure, the less likely the formation of various deposits on the engine housing.
Choose oil depending on the ambient temperature of the region in which the vehicle is operated. For example, in the temperature range from -30°C (and below) to +40°C (and above), oils with a viscosity of 5w-30 or 5w-40 should be used.
At temperatures from -10 ° C to + 40 ° C (and above), it is recommended to fill in 20w-40, 20w-50.
Off-season motor oil is also on sale. It can be used both in summer and winter. Choose the right oil for your car and change it regularly.
Oil volume Nissan X-Trail (including oil filter)
To find out how much oil should be in the engine, refer to the car's owner's manual:
- M9R engine : 7.4 liters. SAE 5w-30 ACEA: C3 LOW ASH HTHS 3.5;
- Motor MR20DE : 4.4 liters. SAE 5w-30 with API quality standard: SL or SM, ILSAC: GF-3 or GF-4, ACEA: A1 / B1, AZ / B3, 3 / B4, A5 / B5, C2 or C3;
- Motor QR25DE : 4.6 liters. SAE 5w-30 with API quality standard: SL or SM, ILSAC: GF-3 or GF-4, ACEA: A1 / B1, AZ / B3, 3 / B4, A5 / B5, C2 or C3.
Nissan X-Trail engine oil change
1. Before changing the oil, warm up the engine to a temperature of about 70 ° C and drive a few kilometers by car (this will contribute to a more active draining of the used fluid).
2. Install the transport on a lift, viewing hole or overpass.
3. If you do not have such an opportunity, raise the car with a jack and fix it with support stands.
4. Raise the hood cover and fix it with an emphasis.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
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On the engine 2.5 l
6. Get under the car and inspect its bottom.
7. With a 13 mm head, unscrew 7 bolts and remove the protection.
8. This will open access to the oil sump.
9. To change the oil on the Nissan X-Trail, first clean the crankcase drain plug with a wire brush and rags.
10. Place a prepared empty container with a capacity of at least 5 liters under the hole.
11. Use a socket head or 14 mm wrench to unscrew the crankcase drain plug.
12. Wait until the oil is completely drained on the Nissan X-Trail.
13. Move the container to the side.
14. Clean the thread of the plug from dirt.
15. Replace the retaining o-ring with a new one.
16. Screw the crankcase plug back. The moment of an inhaling of a stopper of a drain aperture — 35 Н•м.
Oil filter replacement Nissan X-Trail with QR25DE engine
1. Using a 21mm Allen wrench or socket, loosen all wheel nuts approximately one-half turn.
2. Remove the right front wheel.
3. Using a flathead screwdriver, pull out the 6 retainers on the right mudguard.
4. Remove the engine compartment mudguard and put it aside.
5. Move the container under the filter or place a rag. This will help prevent contamination of the motor and its parts.
6. Using a special puller, unscrew and remove the element.
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In the absence of a special key, you can use a universal key or a puller.
If you do not have such a tool, pierce the body of the element with a screwdriver and, using it as a lever, unscrew the filter (punch it as close to the bottom as possible so as not to damage the fitting).
7. Replace the element with a new one.
8. Thoroughly wipe the mating surface of the cylinder block flange with a clean rag.
9. Fill the new element with clean engine oil to about 1/3 of its capacity.
10. Lubricate its rubber o-ring.
11. Screw the element by hand until the sealing ring touches the mating surface. Further, with a special key, wrap it with a torque of 17.7 N • m or manually by 2/3 of a turn.
Oil filter replacement Nissan X-Trail with MR20DE engine
1. Move a container under the element or place a rag under it. This will help prevent contamination of the engine and its parts.
2. Using a special puller, unscrew and remove the oil filter.
3. Replace the element with a new one.
4. Thoroughly wipe the mating surface of the cylinder block flange with a clean rag to remove dirt.
5. Lubricate the rubber o-ring with fresh engine oil.
6. Fill the element with oil to about 1/3 of its volume.
7. Screw on the filter by hand until the sealing ring touches the mating surface. Further, with a special key, wrap it with a torque of 17.7 N • m or manually by 2/3 of a turn.
8. After changing the oil, you will need to fill it into the engine.
Adding oil to a Nissan X-Trail engine
1. Go to the engine compartment and install a funnel in the engine filler neck.
2. Slowly fill in the oil.
3. Wait 3-5 minutes and pull out the oil level indicator.
4. Wipe it with a clean cloth.
5. Insert the probe back until it stops and pull it out again.
6. Determine the fluid level. The level must be between the "MAX" and "MIN" marks .
7. If the level is closer to or lower than the "MIN" mark, top up the oil.
8. When the liquid is brought to the required level, wrap the oil filler cap. Wipe oil spills with a clean rag.
9. Lower the machine back to the ground. Run the engine for a few minutes and stop. Check the oil level again. If it does not reach the lower mark on the pointer, it is necessary to add fluid.
10. After finishing changing the oil on the Nissan X-Trail, go down under the car. Check for oil leaks from the filter gasket and drain plug.
Full oil change on Nissan X-Trail
1. After draining the old fluid, fill in fresh oil to the lower mark on the dipstick.
2. Start the engine and let it idle for about 10 minutes.
3. Flush the lubrication system with flushing oil or the brand of oil that will be used next.
4. Drain the used oil, and only then replace the filter.
5. Fill in new fluid to the required level (up to the top mark on the dipstick).
Engine oil functions:
- Reduced friction between mechanisms that are in contact with each other;
- Protection of motor components from corrosion;
- Ensuring efficient heat transfer;
- Removal of metal shavings from the points of contact of engine elements;
- Slowing down the formation of deposits on the constituent elements.
Source: carpedia.club
