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by jackdaww
Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:56 am
Forum: Reviews / Comments
Topic: Towing
Replies: 25
Views: 20267

Re: Towing

my 1.2 petrol automatic tows very well - small 750kg van - no problems .

the 1.6 diesel should be fine .
by jackdaww
Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Stop/ Start
Replies: 38
Views: 18406

Re: Stop/ Start

can this stop/start thingy be disabled this and the boot not being deep enough to fit my Big Black Tub,i've had since it came out--Tekna :cry: there are 3 buttons on rhside - stabilty / eco / startstop. i always set stabilty control and startstop off when starting engine . re boot space you can rem...
by jackdaww
Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:21 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss
Replies: 831
Views: 482711

Re: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss

all very worrying .

i wonder if there are ANY good petrol turbo engines about , from ANY manufacturer .

does anyone know ?

thanks.

:?:
by jackdaww
Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:08 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss
Replies: 831
Views: 482711

Re: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss

Okay so I have the car back and the notes say no oils on the dipstick at all so needed 2.5 litres. There was also a litre bottle on the passenger seat which I thought was nice until I noticed I paid for that too Haha. Though to be honest the engine still sounds the same to me as when it went in. Wi...
by jackdaww
Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:37 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss
Replies: 831
Views: 482711

Re: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss

Hi all, I have just signed up as I have a QQ and took it to the dealers today due to noises from the engine and hesitation at low revs. They advise it is due to low oil level and needs 3 litres. The service was only 5k ago so I asked if this was normal with the reply of "yes, up to 1 litre eve...
by jackdaww
Tue Nov 15, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss
Replies: 831
Views: 482711

Re: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss

a great shame.

a good car with some good features ruined by a coarse engine.

i am planning to sell after 2 years .

very disappointed .
by jackdaww
Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:58 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss
Replies: 831
Views: 482711

Re: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss

for the 1.2 digT HRA2DDT PETROL engine

my handbook states ----

genuine nissan engine oil 5W40

acea A3/B4

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no mention of C3 or SAPS or anything else for this engine.
by jackdaww
Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:31 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss
Replies: 831
Views: 482711

Re: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss

my current oil level is about 25% between notches at 7000miles/8months , ie just above lower notch.. the handbook states if level is below lower notch , top up. so it is likely to need little if any topping up before the first service , which seems i am ok . BUT the handbook (8-9) further states -- ...
by jackdaww
Tue Aug 30, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss
Replies: 831
Views: 482711

Re: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss

just on the oil usage subject.. i have noticed the exhaust tail pipe has substantial black carbon deposits. using the oil dipstick notches for reference my oil level was about 75% when new , it is now about 50% after 5500 miles. at that rate it will be just above the lower notch at 12000 miles . wou...
by jackdaww
Tue Aug 30, 2016 7:15 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss
Replies: 831
Views: 482711

Re: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss

Please keep this thread open for further testimony .

there is plenty of opinion, and even KNOWLEDGE , but as far as i can see , few FACTS.

what say NISSAN ?