Nissan Engine Kr15ddt

The 1.5-liter Nissan KR15DDT or 1.5 VC-Turbo engine is produced in Japan since 2020 and exclusively installed in the X-Trail crossover model and its American counterpart, the Rogue. This three-cylinder engine stands out for its variable compression ratio system. The KR engine family also includes the KR20DDET engine.

Technical specifications of the Nissan KR15DDT 1.5 VC-Turbo engine.

Exact capacity1477 - 1497 cm³
Power systemdirect injection
Engine power158 - 204 HP
Torque250 - 300 nm
Engine blockaluminum R3
Block headaluminum 12v
Cylinder diameter84 mm
Piston stroke.88.9 - 90.1 mm
Compression ratio8.0 - 14.0
Engine featuresATR
Hydraulic compensator. there is no
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusteron two shafts
TurbochargingMHI TD03MFL5
What oils to use4.7 liters 5W-30
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 6
Approximate life expectancy250 000 HP

Fuel consumption Nissan Engine Kr15ddt

On the example of the 2022 Nissan X-Trail with a continuously variable transmission:
City9.0 litry
Route7.1 litry
Mixed8.1 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the KR15DDT engine according to the catalog is 125 kg. The engine number KR15DDT is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. This turbocharged engine has just appeared and its failure statistics have not been collected yet. On the dedicated forum, people only complain about frequent glitches in the Start-Stop system. The intake valves quickly become clogged with carbon deposits due to direct injection. There are no hydraulic lash adjusters and valve clearances need to be adjusted every 100,000 km. And the main problem of the engine is where to fix the variable compression ratio system.

Engine Nissan Kr15ddt

Nissan
Rogue 3 (T33)2020 - CE
X-Trail 4 (T33)2021 - CE

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