Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 2023 Owners Manual

8.6. Turbocharger system

The turbocharger system uses engine oil for lubrication and cooling of its rotating components. The turbocharger turbine turns at extremely high speeds and it can reach an extremely high temperature. It is essential to maintain a flow of clean oil through the turbocharger system. A sudden interruption to the oil supply may cause a malfunction in the turbocharger.

To ensure prolonged life and performance of the turbocharger, it is essential to comply with the following recommendations:

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  • Change the engine oil of the turbo-charged engine as prescribed. See the separately provided Warranty Information & Maintenance Booklet for additional information.

  • Use only the recommended engine oil. See

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  • If the engine has been operating at high rpm for an extended period of time, let it idle for a few minutes prior to shutdown.

  • Do not accelerate the engine to high rpm immediately after starting it.

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