The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine Nissan VG20ET was produced at the factory in Japan from 1983 to 1989 and installed in many popular models of the company, such as Laurel, Leopard or Maxima. This powertrain is extremely popular worldwide among enthusiasts of affordable engine replacement. The VG series engines with 12 valves include: VG20E, VG30i, VG30E, VG30ET and VG33E.
| Exact capacity | 1998 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 155 - 170 HP |
| Torque | 210 - 220 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 78 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 69.7 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.0 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | tak |
| What oils to use | 3.9 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 13.3 litry |
| Route | 9.6 litry |
| Mixed | 11.5 litry |
The weight of the VG20ET engine according to the catalog is 205 kg. The VG20ET engine number is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. When the engine runs unevenly, it is necessary to clean or replace faulty injectors. Rarely, but the crankshaft tail with valve bending in the engine can break. Closer to 200,000 km, hydraulic lifters often start knocking or the water pump starts leaking. Regularly, it is necessary to replace the burnt gasket of the exhaust manifold here. It is very difficult to remove the exhaust without breaking the bolts, which are then not so easy to put back.
| 200Z 3 (Z31) | 1983 - 1989 |
| Cedric 6 (Y30) | 1983 - 1987 |
| Laurel 5 (C32) | 1984 - 1989 |
| Leopard 2 (F31) | 1986 - 1988 |
| Maxima 2 (PU11) | 1984 - 1988 |
The 2.4-liter Nissan KA24DE engine was produced from 1993 to 2008 and is most well-known for being used in the mass-produced sedans Altima, minivans Presage, pickups Navara, and SUVs X-Terra. This powertrain was characterized by good reliability, but had a high fuel demand. The KA family also includes the engines: KA20DE and KA24E.
The 1.6-liter Nissan MR16DDT or 1.6 DIG-T engine was first introduced in 2010 and has since been installed in high-performance versions of many popular models of the company. This engine is also actively used in Renault vehicles under the designation M5Mt. The MR family includes engines: MR15DDT, MR18DE, MRA8DE, MR20DE, and MR20DD.
The 1.8-liter Nissan MRA8DE engine has been produced since 2012 as an upgrade to the MR18DE engine. It features an exhaust phase regulator and the latest DLC coatings on internal surfaces. This engine was installed in the American version of the Sentra, the Chinese Sylphy, and the Australian Pulsar. The MR engine family includes the following engines: MR15DDT, MR16DDT, MR18DE, 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 2.0-liter petrol engine Dodge ECN was produced by the company from 2006 to 2016 and was installed in popular models such as Avenger, Caliber, as well as Jeep Compass and Patriot. This engine was created in cooperation with Hyundai and Mitsubishi as part of the World Gasoline Engine alliance. The World engine series also includes the engines: EBA, ED3, and ED4.