The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30E engine was produced from 1983 to 1999 and was one of the most popular V6 engines of its time, as it was installed in many models. This engine was available in various power configurations and there was even a version with variable valve timing. The 12-valve VG engine series includes: VG20E, VG20ET, VG30i, VG30ET, and VG33E.
| Exact capacity | 2960 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 150 - 180 HP |
| Torque | 240 - 260 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 87 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 83 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 - 11.0 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | option |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 3.9 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 390 000 HP |
| City | 16.2 litry |
| Route | 11.6 litry |
| Mixed | 14.5 litry |
The weight of the VG30E engine according to the catalog is 220 kg. The VG30E engine number is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. The main problem is valve bending due to crankshaft tail failure. Also, water pump leaks and hydraulic lifter noise are regularly encountered here. It is important not to forget to service the timing belt drive every 70,000 kilometers. The exhaust gasket often burns out, and when removing the manifold, the bolts break. After replacing these bolts with thicker ones, the manifold often cracks.
| 200SX 3 (S12) | 1983 - 1988 |
| 300ZX 3 (Z31) | 1983 - 1989 |
| Cedric 6 (Y30) | 1983 - 1987 |
| Cedric 7 (Y31) | 1987 - 1991 |
| Cedric 8 (Y32) | 1991 - 1995 |
| Cedric 9 (Y33) | 1995 - 1999 |
| Gloria 7 (Y30) | 1983 - 1987 |
| Gloria 8 (Y31) | 1987 - 1991 |
| Gloria 9 (Y32) | 1991 - 1995 |
| Laurel 5 (C32) | 1984 - 1989 |
| Maxima 2 (PU11) | 1984 - 1988 |
| Maxima 3 (J30) | 1988 - 1994 |
| Navara 1 (D21) | 1990 - 1997 |
| Pathfinder 1 (WD21) | 1990 - 1995 |
| Quest 1 (V40) | 1992 - 1998 |
| Terrano 1 (WD21) | 1990 - 1995 |
| M30 1 (F31) | 1989 - 1992 |
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The 2.0-liter Nissan SR20DE engine was produced by the company's factories from 1989 to 2002 and installed in many popular models of the group, such as Almera, Primera, or Silvia. The same powertrain, but with a single-point fuel injection, was installed under a different designation - SR20Di. The SR family also includes the following engines: SR16VE, SR18DE, SR20DET, SR20VE, and SR20VET.
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