Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 309

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS

Troubleshooting Chart

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Symptom

Check items

Cooling sys-
tem parts 
malfunction

Poor heat transfer

Water pump malfunction

Worn or loose drive belt

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Thermostat and water con-
trol valve stuck closed

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Damaged radiator fins

Dust contamination or pa-
per clogging

Physical damage

Clogged radiator cooling 
tube

Excess foreign material 
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)

Reduced air flow

Cooling fan does not oper-
ate

Fan assembly

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High resistance to fan rota-
tion

Damaged fan blades

Damaged radiator shroud

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Improper engine coolant 
mixture ratio

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Poor engine coolant quality

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Engine coolant density

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Insufficient engine coolant

Engine coolant leakage

Cooling hose

Loose clamp

Cracked hose

Water pump

Poor sealing

Radiator cap

Loose

Poor sealing

Radiator

O-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting

Cracked radiator tank

Cracked radiator core

Reservoir tank

Cracked reservoir tank

Overflowing reservoir tank

Exhaust gas leaks into cool-
ing system

Cylinder head deterioration

Cylinder head gasket deteri-
oration

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Except cool-
ing system 
parts mal-
function

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Overload on engine

Abusive driving

High engine rpm under no 
load

Driving in low gear for ex-
tended time

Driving at extremely high 
speed

Powertrain system malfunc-
tion

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Installed improper size 
wheels and tires

Dragging brakes

Improper ignition timing

Blocked or restricted air 
flow

Blocked bumper

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Blocked radiator grille

Installed car brassiere

Mud contamination or paper 
clogging

Blocked radiator

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Blocked condenser

Blocked air flow

Installed large fog lamp

Symptom

Check items

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ENGINE COOLANT

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

ENGINE COOLANT

Inspection

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LEVEL 

• Check if the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the “MIN”

to “MAX” when the engine is cool.

• Adjust the engine coolant level as necessary.

CAUTION:

Refill Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent in its quality mixed with water (distilled or deminer-
alized). Refer to 

MA-23, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

• Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.

WARNING:

Never remove reservoir tank cap when engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping
from reservoir tank.

LEAKAGE

• To check for leakage, fit the adapter 

 to the reservoir tank, and

then connect it to the reservoir tank cap tester [SST: — (M.S.554-
07)]  

as 

shown.

WARNING:

Never remove reservoir tank cap when engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escap-
ing from reservoir tank.

CAUTION:

Higher test pressure than specified may cause radiator dam-
age.

• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.

Draining

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WARNING:

• Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns may occur from high-pressure engine

coolant escaping from radiator. 

• Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pres-

sure. Then turn it all the way.

1.

Remove engine under cover.

2.

Remove reservoir tank cap.

3.

Open radiator drain plug 

 of radiator. 

CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

4.

Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant
and clean reservoir tank before installing. Refer to 

CO-70,

"Exploded View"

.

5.

Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust,
corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine
cooling system. Refer to 

CO-66, "Flushing"

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Testing pressure: Refer to 

CO-85, "Radiator"

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ENGINE COOLANT

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Refilling

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CAUTION:

• Never put additive such as waterleak preventive, since it may cause cooling waterway clogging.
• When refilling use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent in its quality

mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to 

MA-23, "Fluids and Lubricants"

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1.

Install reservoir tank if removed and radiator drain plug 

.

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.

2.

Check that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.

3.

Open radiator air relief plug 

. 

4.

Disconnect heater hose 

 at position (

) in the figure.

• Enhance heater hose as high as possible.

5.

Open air relief plug 

.

6.

Fill reservoir tank with engine coolant.

CAUTION:

Never adhere the engine coolant to electronic equipments (alternator etc.).

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