Where is the location to add windshield washer fluid for the Nissan Qashqai?
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Nissan Qashqai's windshield washer fluid reservoir is located at the rear side of the engine hood pressure strut, with a washer symbol on the cap. Here are the specific steps to refill the windshield washer fluid for Qashqai: 1. First, use the wiper switch knob to spray out the old washer fluid. 2. After completely draining the old fluid, add a small amount of new washer fluid solution at the refill port. 3. Activate the wiper switch again to clean out any remaining old fluid solution. 4. When no more fluid sprays out during the second activation, refill with 4 liters of washer fluid. Extended information: 1. Generally, windshield washer fluids are categorized into 3 types. (1) The first type is summer-specific, which contains added insect remover components to quickly eliminate insect residues on the windshield, and also effectively removes insect traces on the front of the vehicle. (2) The second type is winter-specific antifreeze washer fluid, ensuring it won't freeze or damage car components even when temperatures drop below -20°C. In cold winter weather when cleaning the windshield is necessary, this fluid not only cleans effectively but also helps absorb static electricity. (3) The third type is special antifreeze washer fluid, which remains unfrozen even at -40°C, making it suitable for use in extremely cold northern regions of China.
When I first drove the X-Trail, I couldn't find the washer fluid filler port either. Open the hood, and you'll see a blue cap on the driver's side with a windshield washer symbol printed on it. Just unscrew the cap and pour directly in—remember to use dedicated washer fluid, and opt for antifreeze in winter. Once I tried using mineral water as a quick fix, and the nozzles got clogged; cleaning them was a real hassle. The washer fluid reservoir holds about 4 liters, so pour slowly and leave a finger-width air gap at the top to prevent overflow when driving over bumps. The rear window washer is also connected to this reservoir, so one fill serves both front and rear, which is quite convenient.
The location to add windshield washer fluid in the Qashqai is very easy to find: open the front hood, and the black container with a blue cap on the left side is the one. The cap has a fan-shaped water ripple symbol, which resembles the shape of the spray when in use. When pouring the washer fluid directly, pay attention to three points: do not overfill to avoid spillage into the engine compartment, use washer fluid with appropriate antifreeze ratings for different seasons, and never use tap water! Tap water can easily form scale and clog the nozzles. After filling, remember to tighten the blue cap securely to prevent dust and particles from entering and damaging the water pump.
Remember the 'Left Blue Cap' rule when locating the windshield washer fluid reservoir—the sky-blue cap on the left side after opening the hood. The cap features engraved wavy lines and a water spray symbol. Always turn off the engine before refilling, as hot engine parts pose burn risks. Two critical reminders: First, shake the washer fluid well before pouring to prevent nozzle clogging from sediment. Second, gently press the windshield washer lever a few times after refilling to flush out old fluid trapped in the tubing. Once, I encountered streaky spraying after refilling, which turned out to be caused by residual old fluid in the lines.
