Qashqai +2 2011 1.5 DCI - does it have radiator bleed tap

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bobbymo
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Qashqai Model: Mk.1 Qashqai - J10 (2006–2013)

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My car is loosing coolant abd blow white smoke so I suspect my Qashqai head gasket is on its way out.

I am going to put some Steal Seal https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-e ... 76185.html in to see if this provides a temporary fix until I can more comfortably afford the head gasket replacement.

It says to drain the coolant however I am struggling to find a drain plug on the radiator - does this model actually have one or do I need to just remove the bottom hose pipe?

Thanks

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gloucester
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

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Welcome to this forum

If you can't see clearly on your car why not do as I do in such circumstances and look at an equivalent part on eBay - often there are detailed pictures.

Example: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313656955235 ... Sw1s9e0-e7

Doing that shows two hose connectors and a further smaller one.

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However the parts diagram unhelpfully doesn't show anything connecting to that:

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... and I'm too ignorant to know what it might be! :lol:
(2015 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T 1.2 sold 15/6/18) ~ 2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 - 2018 Yamaha MT-07 ~ (2024 Volvo EX30 ordered)
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gloucester
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Similar topic - no real answer: viewtopic.php?t=2173
(2015 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T 1.2 sold 15/6/18) ~ 2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 - 2018 Yamaha MT-07 ~ (2024 Volvo EX30 ordered)
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calnorth
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai Facelift - J11b (2017–2021)

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Likely remove lower pipe as common on cars generally...no need for drain holes that probably add expense to production and some unreliability.
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bobbymo
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Qashqai Model: Mk.1 Qashqai - J10 (2006–2013)

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Now that is a genius idea! .... which is why I never thought of it

This diagram https://zinref.ru/avtomobili/Nissan/004 ... SH/171.htm had me fooled trying to find a drain plug

Looks like I can locate and disconnect the hose at the bottom.



gloucester wrote: Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:53 am Welcome to this forum

If you can't see clearly on your car why not do as I do in such circumstances and look at an equivalent part on eBay - often there are detailed pictures.

Example: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313656955235 ... Sw1s9e0-e7

Doing that shows two hose connectors and a further smaller one.

Image

However the parts diagram unhelpfully doesn't show anything connecting to that:

Image

... and I'm too ignorant to know what it might be! :lol:
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