The 1.3-liter Nissan CG13DE engine was produced from 1992 to 2003 at the factory in Japan and mainly installed in very compact models for the local car market. In our country, this type of power unit is most commonly found in small cars such as Micra, March or Cube. The CG engine family also includes: CG10DE and CGA3DE.
| Exact capacity | 1275 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 75 - 82 HP |
| Torque | 103 - 106 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 71 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 80.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | two chains |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 3.1 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 220 000 HP |
| City | 8.3 litry |
| Route | 5.6 litry |
| Mixed | 6.6 litry |
The weight of the CG13DE engine according to the catalog is 105 kg. The engine number CG13DE is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. Owners often go to the service center to replace stretched timing chains. Regular cleaning of the throttle valve is necessary due to fluctuating engine speeds. The thermostat often needs to be replaced, as it may start malfunctioning even at low mileage. The usual culprits of numerous oil leaks are deteriorated gaskets. This engine is very sensitive to moisture, which easily seeps into the spark plug wells.
| Micra 2 (K11) | 1992 - 2003 |
| March 2 (K11) | 1992 - 2003 |
| Cube 1 (Z10) | 1998 - 2000 |
The 1.3-liter Nissan CG13DE engine was produced from 1992 to 2003 at the factory in Japan and mainly installed in very compact models for the local car market. In our country, this type of power unit is most commonly found in small cars such as Micra, March or Cube. The CG engine family also includes: CG10DE and CGA3DE.
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