The 2.8-liter Nissan RD28 diesel engine was produced by the company from 1987 to 1999 and installed in many popular Japanese sedans such as Cedric, Gloria, and Laurel. The version of the engine with electronic fuel injection system (TNVDA) marked as RD28E was used in taxis until 2009. The RD series also includes engines: RD28T and RD28ETi.
| Exact capacity | 2825 cm³ |
| Power system | swirl chamber |
| Engine power | 95 - 100 HP |
| Torque | 175 - 180 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 85 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 83 mm |
| Compression ratio | 21.2 - 22.0 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 6.4 liters 10W-40 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 1/2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 11.8 litry |
| Route | 7.9 litry |
| Mixed | 9.8 litry |
The weight of the RD28 engine according to the catalog is 220 kg. The RD28 engine number is located at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. The cylinder head of this diesel engine easily cracks due to overheating. The timing belt has a lifespan of about 90,000 kilometers, and if it breaks, it can bend the valves. The engine idle speed usually fluctuates due to sensors or wiring issues. Oil leaks can occur from the crankshaft seal or oil cooler gasket. Typically, hydraulic lifters start to make noise around 100-150,000 kilometers.
| Cedric 6 (Y30) | 1985 - 1987 |
| Cedric 7 (Y31) | 1987 - 1991 |
| Cedric 8 (Y32) | 1991 - 1995 |
| Cedric 9 (Y33) | 1995 - 1999 |
| Gloria 8 (Y31) | 1987 - 1991 |
| Gloria 9 (Y32) | 1991 - 1995 |
| Gloria 10 (Y33) | 1995 - 1999 |
| Laurel 5 (C32) | 1986 - 1989 |
| Laurel 6 (C33) | 1989 - 1993 |
| Laurel 7 (C34) | 1993 - 1997 |
| Patrol 4 (Y60) | 1987 - 1995 |
| Skyline 7 (R31) | 1985 - 1990 |
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