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How often should the variator be serviced?

Nissan CVT

According to the regulations, the lubricant in the Nissan variator must be changed after 60 thousand kilometers. So keep an eye on the meter. In addition, the following characteristic signs may indicate the need for replacement:

• Jerking when starting to move due to the accumulation of metal shavings on the pressure reducing valve.
• Jamming causes mismatched operation of cone-shaped pulleys.
• Increasing the operating temperature of the lubricant inside the continuously variable transmission.
• Extraneous noise while driving.
• Old oil and accumulated wear products contribute to bearing noise.

CVT design

The operating conditions of a continuously variable transmission (road surface characteristics, time of year, driving style) determine its service life - up and down.

In practice, it is recommended to change the CVT fluid every 30-40 thousand km.

In parallel with changing the oil, it is necessary to install a new fine filter and clean the pan. During the first maintenance, the coarse filter is simply washed and replaced. On used cars, it becomes necessary to clean the chip-catching magnets.

Periodicity

According to the manufacturer's instructions, in Nissan Qashqai j11 CVTs and other Nissan models, replacement is recommended every 2 years or after 60 thousand vehicle mileage. For restyled cars of the same brand, this interval is increased to 90 thousand and three years, respectively.

However, in practice the situation is completely different: for long-term operation of the Nissan variator, a complete oil change is needed after 30-40 thousand mileage.

You need to take into account the conditions in which your car is used. Under increased loads, such as: strong temperature changes in summer and winter; bad roads; aggressive driving; the interval between oil changes is reduced. You can understand that another replacement is required by the following signs:

1. The variator jams;
2. Jerking when starting off;
3. The appearance of noise when moving;
4. Increased heating of the variator;
5. Noise in bearings;

You should immediately change the oil if any of these signs occur; as a rule, after the change they disappear, unless it breaks down.

Which oil to choose for Nissan cars?

The original oil in the Nissan variator has the following markings: CVT NS-1, CVT NS-2, CVT NS-3. NS-1 is a first generation synthetic designed for Jatco continuously variable transmissions. It is poured into the boxes of Nissan cars produced before 2006 - Primera, Cube, March, etc.

NS-2 was developed for Hyper CVT gearboxes installed on cars after 2006 - Qashqai, X-Trail, Teana, Murano, Note, etc.

NS-3 will be required for 2012-2013 cars. release with continuously variable transmission. Used for the following Nissan models - Pathfinder, Teana, Serena, Altima.

Other manufacturers of CVT oil

Filling a Nissan CVT with non-original fluid is a risky undertaking. Incompatibility with factory lubricant, lack of necessary additives affects the service life of the box, and its repair is an expensive procedure. There are several analog options on sale that have proven themselves among Nissan car owners:

Idemitsu CVTF - designed for Jatco CVTs. In the list of relevant fluids, the manufacturer indicates the entire line of Nissan transmission fluids. Ravenol CVTF NS2/J1 Fluid is an oil of German origin, designed for use in JF010E and JF011E CVTs. A distinctive feature is green color. Nissan models for which the fluid is designed are Qashqai (Dualis), X-Trail, Serena, Lafesta. Febi Bilstein CVT is another German brand that is officially supplied to the Mercedes-Benz auto concern. The manufacturer claims the oil is compatible with original fluids for Nissan CVTs.

CVT Jatco JF15

Changing the oil in the JF015e (aka RE0F11A) variator and non-original consumables

The oil in the variator must be changed regularly (this directly affects the residual life of the variator). But the economic situation in the country is such that many people simply do not have money for “original consumables.” What is the way out? One option is to use non-original consumables (that is, filters and gaskets from other manufacturers). We have specially prepared several tables for you (they are below).

To begin with, a general plate of the prevalence of the JF015e

(aka
RE0F11A
) in the Russian Federation. In Russia, this CVT is most often found with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine in Nissan Juke, Qashqai, Sentra, Tiida and Renault Fluence, Megane and Kaptur and Suzuki SX4 cars. At the same time, at Nissan this variator is called RE0F11A, and at Renault it is called DK0.

CVT JF015e (aka RE0F11A) cross-section:

So, table No. 1. CVT coarse filter and CVT fine filter. Explanations for the table below.

1. Please note that Nissan has three (!) interchangeable catalog numbers for the variator coarse filter (in the diagram above it is numbered 31728):

Nissan 31728-3JX0A

Nissan
31728-3JX0B
Nissan
31728-3JX0C
You can choose any(!) of these numbers (just like the “original” filter). Renault has the same articles (catalog numbers) (since Nissan and Renault are part of the same alliance). Mitsubishi has its own number - Mitsubishi 2824A021

, but this is not important. They are all interchangeable.

2. If you want to buy a “non-original filter”, then there are a variety of options (as a rule, a non-original filter costs 2-3 times cheaper than an “original filter”). The only question is their availability in your region of residence:

A). Burjauto NS317283JX0A b). Aspaco AP27637 c). Cob-Web SF425 g). ZZVF ZVFT041 d). SAT ST317283JX0A f). Deppul DEFT041 g). Gogo GG-TF414-1 h). Filong 31728-3JX0B i). Zoneko 31728-3JX0A j). Linesoon 015722

3. Pay attention to this interesting point. Some companies produce (under one article number) a certain set, which consists of a coarse filter and a pan gasket for the JF015e variator. And buying such a set (essentially “two in one”) is more profitable than buying a separate filter and a separate pan gasket:

a) Linesoon K015722-A

b) Cob-Web
SF9022
c) Asakashi
JT-553K
4. There is one exception. In Russia there are many right-hand drive cars (imported from Japan) with a 0.66-liter gasoline engine (the so-called “kei cars”

) and equipped with a variator J
F015e
.
So, the model of the variator is the same, but the modification of the variator is different (there is a different pan). Accordingly, a completely different coarse filter is used there. For them there are only original filters (to choose from) - Nissan 31726-6A00A
, Mitsubishi
2824A017
or Suzuki
26572-72MA0
.

5. Fine filter (paper cartridge).

It definitely needs to be changed.
Nissan has two(!) interchangeable catalog numbers: Nissan 31726-3JX0A
and Nissan
31726-3JX0C
. There are many more non-original filters -

a) JS Asakashi JT534 b) COB WEB SF425CF c) SAT ST317263JX0A d) SOLLO SSVA7342 e) ROADRUNNER RR317263JX0A f) Burjauto NS317263JX0A g) Linesoon 015721 h) Azumi JT22004

6. Oil cooler filter O-ring. Many people forget about him, which is wrong. It often gets damaged. Accordingly, you have to buy a new ring. To understand where it is located, here is a separate diagram (the filter itself and this ring are shown in red) -

So far there are only original numbers - Nissan 31526-3JX1B

and
Nissan 31526-3JX3A
. The second one is easier and easier to find (the price for the “original” is only 100 - 200 Russian rubles, that is, only $2 - $3, that is, quite budget-friendly)

Table No. 2. Gasket for variator pan JF015e. Explanations for the table below.

1. Original catalog numbers of the pallet gaskets (all of them are interchangeable) -

a) Nissan 31397-3JX0A b) Renault 313973JX0A c) Suzuki 24762-71LR0 d) Mitsubishi 2705A037

2. There are many more “non-original” gaskets. If you want to buy a “non-original pan gasket”, then there are a variety of options (as a rule, a non-original gasket costs 2-3 times cheaper than the “original” one). The only question is their availability in your region of residence:

a) COB Web 074250C b) ENA GK081255 B) ZZVF ZVBZ0287 g) DEPPUL DEBZ0287 D) Concord 123500KTK E) Transkit 123500K ry) Burjauto NS31391XJ0A Z) Kibi (Kubi Gasket) A FB040021

3. There is one exception. As written above, many right-hand drive cars (from Japan) with a 0.66-liter gasoline engine (the so-called “kei cars”)

) and CVT JF015e. So, the modification of the variator is different (there is a different pan). Accordingly, they use a completely different pan gasket (none of the ones from the list above are suitable). There it is possible to use only the original gasket with the following articles - Nissan 31397-6A00A, Mitsubishi 2705A047 or Suzuki 24762-82KA0 (all these three gaskets are interchangeable with each other) -

The sequence of tightening the bolts (and the tightening force of the bolts) when changing the oil in the Jatco JF015e variator

It’s best to publish images from the official document (it’s more visual and understandable):

Transmission oil for Jatco JF015e variator

Volume. Full filling into a clean (dry) JF015e variator is 7.2 liters (this includes the radiator, after reassembling the variator). This is exactly how much we fill (and we repair JF015e CVTs every day). When changing the oil in the variator partially, about 4 liters are drained.

This section raises a lot of controversy (everyone has their own preferences for the brand of oil). However, there are requirements (!) from the manufacturer regarding the conformity of the transmission fluid. Today, for the CVT model Jatco JF015e

Transmission fluid must meet Nissan
NS-3
and/or MIitsubishi Dia Queen CVT Fluid
J4/J4+
.
Previously (before 2014) the compliance requirements were slightly lower (Nissan NS-2
). However, after the massive failure of hydraulic units (in winter), the requirements were raised from NS-2 to NS-3 (since the NS-3 specification fluid is less viscous than NS-2).

We have collected transmission fluids for the Jatco JF015e variator, which are officially (!) recommended by car manufacturers with this variator model in one table.

There is also a large selection of “non-original” transmission fluids for the Jatco JF015e variator from a variety of manufacturers. Also, some of them (not all) were collected into two (!) separate tables. Which fluid to choose for your variator (original or non-original, and if not original, then which manufacturer) - everyone makes their own decision. There is no single recipe here (each person has his own level of trust in a particular brand).

Well, in conclusion. A very large number of Nissan and Renault cars with the Jatco JF015e variator are already out of warranty, have problems with the transmission and come to us for diagnostics and repair of the variator. We have already repaired several dozen (!) CVTs of the Jatco JF015e model and we already have collected statistics on their problems, repairs and modernization (few people still know how to do this). Most often, Nissan Juke, Nissan Qashqai, and Nissan Sentra come for repairs with JF015e CVT problems. Less commonly - Renault Megane and Renault Fluence. Well, we even have a separate article on repairing the JF015e variator. That is, unfortunately, the variator of the Jatco JF015e model is not the most reliable variator in the entire line. The valve body of this variator is very critical to the purity of the transmission fluid (as I wrote above, new modern solenoids with small clearances are installed there). Accordingly, regular (at least once every 40,000 km) partial oil change in the variator (necessarily with removing the pan and cleaning the magnets) significantly extends the residual life of the variator.

Well, and most importantly - if you feel any problems with your variator (that it somehow drives wrong, picks up speed, etc.), and even more so if there are any shocks and jerks - then the sooner you arrive at diagnostics, the faster and cheaper it will be to solve the problem with your CVT. Our branches are in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Call and come. Don't prolong problems with the variator.

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How to extend the life of a variator?

The resource of Nissan CVTs is very limited, so the question of extending it is quite appropriate. The following recommendations can be given:

• In winter, the car must warm up; you should not move away without warming up.
• The sensors need to be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary; errors generated by the on-board computer should not be ignored.
• When servicing the variator, it is necessary to clean the radiator.
• It is advisable to completely replace the lubricant in the CVT; add it only when a low level is detected.
• The driving style should be calm - sharp accelerations and prolonged driving at high speed shorten the service life of the variator.
• You should not use a car with a CVT to tow other vehicles.

Fine filters for Nissan variator

The storage conditions for transmission fluid must be strictly observed. It is better to carry out lubricant replacement work indoors to prevent debris from entering.

Filters must be changed after 60,000 km.

Checking the oil level in a Nissan continuously variable transmission

How to check the lubrication in a Nissan Qashqai variator? An important condition is that the engine must be warmed up (up to 50-80 degrees), since an error in both directions can seriously affect the operation of the car. In the hot season, after a trip, you need to let the engine sit for a while.

If a low oil level is detected, you need to find the reason - probably a leak in the continuously variable transmission. Color and smell are two factors to pay attention to. Dark oil with a burnt smell is a signal for diagnosing and repairing the variator. The presence of chips in the oil indicates the need to replace the radiator and flush its tube.

Step by step description

The sequence of actions when checking the oil in the CVT Nissan Qashqai is as follows:

• The car is installed on a flat surface. The engine does not turn off.
• With the brake pedal pressed, the selector position is changed - PRND. The change interval is 5-10 seconds. The lever is moved to position P, the brake pedal is released.
• The dipstick is removed from the filler neck (you need to press the latch). The neck itself is marked with the word Transmission or CVT.

Nissan CVT dipstick latch

• The dipstick is wiped dry with a rag and returned to its place. The latch must not be latched.
• After repeated removal, the position of the oil drop will indicate the oil level in the variator.

Normally, the spot should be at the hot level. Other designations on the probe are possible (for example, full, max, etc.). After checking, the probe returns to its place and the latch snaps into place.

Correct placement of the variator dipstick when checking the level

Checking the level

Checking the oil level and appearance can also help determine the need to change it. Therefore, you should check the level monthly. It is not difficult to check; all Nissan Qashqai CVTs have a dipstick. However, simply taking it out and checking the level is not enough; before checking the level, you should perform the following steps:

• Warm up the coolant of the car to 60-80 degrees, (indicator on the dashboard), if it is hotter, let it cool to the desired temperature;
• Roll the car onto a flat horizontal surface, do not turn off the engine;
• Depress the brake pedal. Then sequentially switch the selector with an interval of 5-10 seconds, through all possible positions;
• Switch the lever to “P” mode. Release the brake pedal.
• Find the filler neck (it may be marked CVT or Transmission);
• Unclip the latch and pull the dipstick out of the neck;
• Wipe the dipstick with a rag and return it to its place;
• Take the dipstick out again and see what mark the lubricant level is;
• The norm is considered to be the o level (“hot” or “full”);
• Replace the dipstick and secure it with the latch;

When your level is below normal, you need to look for and eliminate the cause - most likely there are leaks. If the lubricant is darkened or has a burning smell, it should be replaced immediately.

Metal particles in the lubricant visible on the dipstick indicate a problem with the radiator.

What to do if the oil level is higher or lower than required?

If the oil level in the continuously variable transmission is below the permissible level, topping up will be required. In this case, only oil of equivalent characteristics is used. To test the product, you can mix a drop of old and new oils. Precipitation and a change in color indicate that the liquid selected for refilling cannot be used.

Excess oil can be pumped out through the dipstick hole.

Since overfilling is undesirable, it is necessary to check the dipstick when bringing the oil level to normal. If the level is higher than acceptable, pumping will be required. For this, a syringe with a rubber tube is used. The tip must be clean to prevent debris from getting into the box. Pumping is similarly controlled using a probe.

The Korean manufacturer's regulations state that the oil change in the Nissan Qashqai gearbox with a CVT must be done at least every 60 thousand kilometers. However, the Qashqai has an overly sensitive transmission.

It endures especially “painfully” poor-quality road surfaces, as well as off-road conditions. Such operating conditions negatively affect the condition of the mechanical transmission components and lead to their rapid wear. Therefore, owners of Kashkai cars with a CVT are advised to change the gearbox oil every 30 thousand.

Qashqai 1.6

• Gearbox in block with final drive, variator
• RE0F11A 1/1
• Volume 7.1 liter

Qashqai 2.0

• Gearbox in block with final drive, variator
• RE0F10A 1/1
• Volume 7.5 liter

• Set of pan gasket with internal filter
• External filter cartridge
• Bearing
• Pan gasket
• Drive belt
• Oil filter
• A couple of seals

Note: For cars with 2.0 l and 1.6 l, the gasket and filter are different

Features of the variator

The CVT-type gearbox is fundamentally different from all analogues known today. The CVT technology itself has been around since the boom of subcompact scooters.

But in the case of a scooter, the continuously variable mechanism was quite easy to make reliable. A method was used to increase the safety margin due to the massiveness of the unit. And the torque that the variator on the scooter passed through was negligible.

How a variator works - video

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

Today this problem has been resolved. CVT gearboxes perform no less well than their automatic opponents, built according to the classical scheme, without any problems. But timely service is a very important condition here. Namely, changing transmission oil and filters.

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

Nissan Qashqai variator valve body

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

Consequences and symptoms of untimely replacement

If you do not change the oil on time, then serious problems with the quality operation of the variator cannot be avoided. The purpose of the lubricant is to lubricate the components of the box, and if it is not changed, the parts begin to rub against each other and their wear accelerates.

As a result, the transmission channels become clogged with metal shavings from the parts being ground in. This entails a drop in the pressure level in the variator, which subsequently negatively affects the functioning of the box as a whole.

Symptoms signaling the imminent failure of the variator:

• increasing the time period for warming up the box;
• drop in power plant power indicators;
• jerks and jolts when changing the position of the lever;
• drop in oil level.

Features of oil selection

Not only the correct operation of the variator, but also the overall performance of the crossover depends on whether the correct oil is selected for the automatic transmission. In order for a Nissan Qashqai with a CVT to please its owner for a long time, it is necessary to purchase exclusively products recommended by the manufacturer.

The best option would be Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 oil. To change the oil in the variator, you need to stock up on two 4-liter cans of oil.

The process of changing the oil in Qashqai with a CVT

• two 4-liter cans of oil;
• “flat” screwdriver;
• container into which the waste will be drained (volume no less than 3 liters);
• set of wrenches - wrenches and open-end wrenches;
• watering can;
• two or three clean rags or rags;
• rubber seal for the pallet;
• cleaning agent for the pan and filter (ordinary diesel fuel will do);
• coarse filter (if it is impossible to wash an already installed mesh).

Before starting this process, you must be very careful and strictly follow the following steps:

1. Install the SUV on the pit.

2. Remove the power plant protection.

3. Find the plug and place a waste container under it.

4. Unscrew the plug - a wrench will help.

5. Unscrew the screws that secure the pan and carefully remove it (waste oil may remain in it).

6. Inspect the magnets located inside the tray. If necessary, clean the products.

7. Remove and clean the filter mesh. If unsuccessful, replace with a new one.

8. Return the filter and magnets to their place. Replace the worn rubber pan seal using sealant.

9. Install the pallet and check that the bolts are securely fastened.

10. Pour oil into the variator using a watering can.

11. Drive a few meters (up to approximately 1 kilometer).

12. Measure the oil level and, if necessary, add to the mark.

Tools and consumables for replacement

If you are going to change the CVT oil yourself in the J10 and other Qashqai models, prepare the following tools:

1. Slotted screwdriver;
2. Pliers;
3. Socket wrenches or heads 10 and 19;
4. Open-end wrench “10”;
5. Funnel;

The materials you will need are:

1. Replacement fluid, from those described above in the “Oil selection” section;
2. CVT pan gasket;
3. Heat exchanger filter element;
4. Heat exchanger gasket;
5. CVT coarse filter Qashqai;
6. Drain plug gasket;
7. Spare drain plug, in case the thread of the main plug is damaged;
8. Containers for mining;
9. Clean rags;
10. Cleaner;

How to correctly measure the oil level in a Nissan Qashqai

1. If the car is cold. Start the car and let it run for 60-90 seconds. Turn off the car, remove the dipstick, wipe it, insert it again and now take it out and look. The level must be between the lower and middle “COLD” holes.

2. If the car is warm (i.e. after a trip or turning on the cooling system fan 2 times.). Turn off the car, wait 60-90 seconds. Remove the dipstick, wipe it, insert it again, take it out and look. The level should be between the upper and middle “HOT” holes. As the car cools, the level will increase and again may rise above the upper mark.

For proper operation of the oil pressure pump, it is necessary to reset the fluid aging counter to zero! Since its performance is set by the ECU and as the oil wears out it changes. Therefore, if you do not have your own NISSAN CONSULT III or Launch X431 Diagun scanner, you will still have to contact a service station

The aging sensor is reset using ELM327 and CVTz50 in 3-5 seconds, or for 3000 rubles in the service

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In this article we will answer the question: “What kind of oil to fill in the Nissan Qashqai variator?”

The CVT on the Nissan Qashqai is a rather complex unit, which is one of the most expensive parts of the car. That is why the task of every car owner is to maximize the life of the variator. In order for the variator to serve you as long as possible, you need to not only treat the car with care, but also change the oil in it in a timely manner. Correctly changing the oil in a Nissan Qashqai variator is only half the success. A particularly important point is the correct choice of oil for the Nissan Qashqai variator. This is what we will talk about today.

So, let's begin. There are only two types of oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator. This is Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 or Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 transmission fluid, as well as analogues of these fluids from other manufacturers.

What kind of oil to fill in the Nissan Qashqai variator?

As mentioned above, the oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator must comply with NS-2 or NS-3 approval. So which one is needed?

Earlier models of Nissan Qashqui are suitable for NS-2 oil, and the latest ones are suitable for NS-3 fluid. We will deal with this in detail.

Oil for Nissan Qashqai J10 variator:

CVT oil for Nissan Qashqai+2 JJ10:

CVT oil Nissan Qashqai J11E:

So, we have sorted out the question of what and how much oil to pour into the Nissan Qashqai variator. Now let's look at the oil change interval in the Nissan Qashqai variator.

Oil change interval in the Nissan Qashqai variator

The manufacturer recommends changing the oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator at least once every 60,000 km or once every 48 months, whichever comes first. But if we take into account the quality of our roads and difficult weather conditions (cold winters and relatively hot summers), then the replacement interval can be safely reduced by 1.5-2 times. Those. The ideal option would be to change the oil in the Nissan Qashqai variator once every 30,000 km or once every 2 years.

Types of oils in the Nissan Qashqai variator

Oils for the Nissan Qashqai CVT are divided into original ones (Nissan NS-2 or NS-3), as well as their analogues. Both originals and analogues can be purchased on our website. Our prices are quite low, we deliver and send orders to the regions. Well, that's it... a small digression on the rights of advertising.