The 3.0-liter Nissan VE30DE engine was produced for a very short time from 1991 to 1994 and was only installed in the third generation of the popular Maxima sedan in the J30 body in the USA. This V6 engine is extremely rare in our car market. There is only one engine in the VE family.
| Exact capacity | 2960 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 190 HP |
| Torque | 258 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 87 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 83 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | three chains |
| Timing phase adjuster | only at the inlet |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 3.8 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 13.9 litry |
| Route | 9.8 litry |
| Mixed | 12.4 litry |
The weight of the VE30DE engine according to the catalog is 220 kg. The engine number VE30DE is located at the junction of the engine and the gearbox. The engine is considered very durable and often runs up to 500,000 km without major repairs. The gasket of the exhaust manifold regularly burns out and it is not easy to replace. Also, when removing it, the mounting bolts of the exhaust manifold often break off. Several owners have encountered the need to replace the pump and hydraulic lifters at 150,000 km. The diesel noise during engine operation indicates the occurrence of the so-called VTC problem. But the main problem with the motor is the difficulty of finding spare parts or a suitable donor.
| Maxima 3 (J30) | 1991 - 1994 |
The 1.5-liter Nissan MR15DDT or 1.5 e-Power engine is produced by the company since 2022 and is only installed in the hybrid versions of the third-generation Qashqai crossover. This engine serves as a generator for charging the batteries and does not have a direct connection to the wheels. The MR engine family includes: MR16DDT, MR18DE, MRA8DE, MR20DE, and MR20DD.
The 1.5-liter engine, Nissan QG15DE, was produced by the company from 1999 to 2013 and mainly installed in models based on the Almera platform, such as Sunny, Sylphy, and Wingroad. This powertrain was upgraded in 2002 with the installation of a variable valve timing control system on the intake side. The QG family also includes engines: QG13DE, QG16DE, QG18DE, and QG18DD.
The 1.8-liter Nissan QG18DD engine was produced from 1999 to 2007 in the company's Japanese factory and installed in several popular models such as Primera, Sunny, and Silphy. This engine has received negative reviews due to its fuel quality requirements. The QG family also includes the following engines: QG13DE, QG15DE, QG16DE, and QG18DE.
The 5.0-liter V8 engine Nissan VK50VE was produced at the Japanese factory from 2008 to 2017 and only installed in the Infiniti FX50 crossover and its updated version called QX70. There were two versions of the engine: the standard one with a power output of 390 horsepower and a torque of 500 Nm, and the Vettel Edition with a power output of 420 horsepower and a torque of 520 Nm. The VK engine family also includes the following engines: VK45DE, VK45DD, VK56DE, and VK56VD.
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