The 3.3-liter Nissan VG33E engine has been produced since 1995 and is still being assembled in China. This engine is most commonly found in pickup trucks, SUVs, and minibuses. There is also a VG33ER version equipped with turbocharging, producing 210 horsepower and a torque of 334 Nm. The 12-valve VG engine series includes: VG20E, VG20ET, VG30i, VG30E, and VG30ET.
| Exact capacity | 3274 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 170 - 180 HP |
| Torque | 265 - 275 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 91.5 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 83 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.9 - 9.0 |
| 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 | 3.7 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 17.7 litry |
| Route | 10.4 litry |
| Mixed | 13.9 litry |
The weight of the VG33E engine according to the catalog is 230 kg. The VG33E engine number is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. Due to the breaking of the crankshaft tail, it is possible to bend the valves in the engine. The same result can be achieved by not following the timing belt replacement schedule. After 200,000 km, the water pump and upper radiator cover are often replaced here. The gasket in the exhaust regularly burns out, and the collector itself often cracks. The location of the sixth spark plug and the detonation sensor is very inconvenient for maintenance.
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| Navara 1 (D22) | 1997 - 2004 |
| Pathfinder 2 (R50) | 1995 - 2004 |
| Quest 2 (V41) | 1998 - 2002 |
| Xterra 1 (WD22) | 1999 - 2004 |
| QX4 1 (R50) | 1996 - 2000 |
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