The 2.3-liter Nissan TD23 diesel engine was produced only for a short period from 1985 to 1995 and was installed in commercial vehicles, Caravan minibuses, and D21 series pickups. This powertrain is the least common in the TD engine series. The TD engine series also includes the following engines: TD25, TD27, TD27T, TD27Ti, TD27ETi, TD42, and TD42T.
| Exact capacity | 2289 cm³ |
| Power system | swirl chamber |
| Engine power | 75 HP |
| Torque | 150 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | cast iron 8v |
| Cylinder diameter | 89 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 92 mm |
| Compression ratio | 22 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | pinion |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 6.2 liters 10W-30 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 1/2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 440 000 HP |
| City | 10.5 litry |
| Route | 8.1 litry |
| Mixed | 9.3 litry |
The weight of the TD23 engine according to the catalog is 230 kg. The TD23 engine number is located at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. The engine is very noisy and prone to vibrations due to the gear drive of the timing mechanism. The gears wear out at a mileage of 250,000 km and the camshaft phases are disturbed. At approximately the same mileage, the pump or gasket of the gear block starts leaking. In terms of electrical components, only the oil pressure sensor and crankshaft position sensor malfunction. Detonation caused by poor fuel causes cracks in the baffles between the swirl chambers.
| Navara 1 (D21) | 1985 - 1992 |
| Caravan 3 (E24) | 1986 - 1990 |
The 2.8-liter Nissan RD28T diesel engine was produced in Japan from 1987 to 1998 and installed in the most popular full-size SUVs, Patrol and Safari. This engine also existed in a version with an electronically controlled fuel injection pump, designated as RD28ET. The RD series also includes the following engines: RD28 and RD28ETi.
The 2.7-liter turbocharged diesel engine Nissan TD27Ti was produced in Japan from 1990 to 2007 and installed in the popular Caravan minibus as well as the Mistral or Terrano 2 SUVs. This engine is often used by enthusiasts for budget modifications on domestic cars. The TD series includes the following engines: TD23, TD25, TD27, TD27T, TD27ETi, TD42, and TD42T.
The 2.2-liter diesel engine Nissan YD22DDT was produced from 2000 to 2003 and used in the popular Almera family of models, including the higher capacity version - Tino. This engine, equipped with the electronic fuel injection system Bosch VP44, quickly gave way to modern power units. The YD series also includes the following engines: YD22DD, YD22DDTi, and YD25DDTi.
The 2.2-liter diesel engine Nissan YD22DDTi or YD22 was produced from 2001 to 2007 and used in several popular models of the company, such as Almera Tino, Primera, and X-Trail. In addition to the Common Rail version, there was also a modification called YD22ETi with an electronic fuel injection system VP44. The YD series also includes the following engines: YD22DD, YD22DDT, and YD25DDTi.
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