robert1black Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Recently acquired a 2016 Qashqai DCI with the 1461 diesel engine, would like to continue doing my own servicing but I am having difficulty accessing the oil filter which, though readily visible high up on the engine block, is obstructed by pipes and by the top canopy (acoustic baffle?) If I could get the top canopy off, I think I could tackle the filter but there are no obvious signs of attachment. Does it just pull off, or is there a hidden clip/trigger to release it? Any advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hi I would highly recommend taking the vehicle to the dealership for the first few services to keep the service history updated and also to benefit from any recall/updates that may have been released since the vehicle was last in for service. Nowadays, there are a lot of special tools for removal of components and it you cannot see anything obvious on the oil filter housing then quite possibly there is a special tool for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert1black Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks Trevor, I've always been an owner/maintainer for more than 50 years and had my previous Nissan for 17 years without the need for taking it to a garage other than for warranty work but I understand the logic of your advice. Hoping someone will have the knowledge........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Totally understand where you're coming from...I'm the same but I draw the line at when it comes to special tools and diagnostic software updates (special tools again!) then got to concede to the specialists for those jobs....or spend a fortune on the tools. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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