The 2.0-liter Nissan VQ20DE engine was introduced to the market in 1994 as the smallest power unit in the new line of V6 engines and was intended for popular sedans Cefiro and Maxima. After the upgrade in 1999, this engine received the NEO suffix in its index. The VQ20 series also includes engines: VQ23DE, VQ25DE, VQ25DET, VQ25DD, and VQ25HR.
| Exact capacity | 1995 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 140 - 160 HP |
| Torque | 175 - 200 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 76 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 73.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 - 10 |
| Engine features | NDIS |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | three chains |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.0 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3/4 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 12.3 litry |
| Route | 7.3 litry |
| Mixed | 9.2 litry |
The weight of the VQ20DE engine according to the catalog is 175 kg. The engine number can be found at the junction of the block and the gearbox. Complaints about fluctuating RPM are often due to contamination of the idle air control valve. Periodic adjustment of the throttle position sensor is also required for smooth engine operation. Since there are no hydraulic compensators, the thermal clearances of the valves also need to be adjusted. A set of timing chains will need to be replaced around 200,000 - 250,000 km of mileage. The engine is sensitive to overheating, so constantly monitor the condition of the cooling system. Power units with high mileage almost always suffer from oil consumption.
| Cefiro 2 (A32) | 1994 - 2000 |
| Cefiro 3 (A33) | 1998 - 2004 |
| Maxima 4 (A32) | 1994 - 2000 |
| Maxima 5 (A33) | 1999 - 2006 |
| SM5 1 (A32) | 1998 - 2005 |
The 2.0-liter Nissan MR20DD engine has been produced since 2010 at the company's Japanese factory and is installed in the Serena minibus as well as the mid-size crossovers Kashkai and X-Trail. This gasoline powertrain is often used in a hybrid drive system. The MR engine family includes engines: MR15DDT, MR16DDT, MR18DE, MRA8DE, MR20DE.
The 2.5-liter engine Nissan QR25DE has been produced in factories in Japan and the United States since 2000 and used in popular models such as Altima, Caravan, Frontier, and X-Trail. The engine underwent significant upgrades in 2007, which is why some distinguish between two generations of this engine. The QR family also includes the following engines: QR20DE, QR20DD, QR25DD, and QR25DER.
The 4.5-liter V8 engine Nissan VK45DE was produced at the factory in Yokohama from 2001 to 2010 and installed in the most expensive and powerful models of the company, such as Fuga and President. However, on our market, this engine is known from Infiniti FX45, M45, and Q45 cars. The VK family also includes the following engines: VK45DD, VK50VE, VK56DE, and VK56VD.
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.
The 2.9-liter Bi-Turbo Audi DECA engine is produced by the German corporation since 2017 and is only installed in the current generation of sport models such as RS4 or RS5. A similar turbocharged engine is also used in the Audi S6 and S7 as DKMB, as well as in Porsche cars as MDC.AB. The EA839 line also includes engines labeled as: CZSE, CWGD, and DLZA.
The 2.0-liter Toyota 1VZ-FE engine was produced from 1988 to 1992 at the American factory of the company and was only installed in the highest version of the Camry sedan called Prominent, for two generations. Due to overheating issues, this powertrain remained on the production line for just under five years. The VZ family also includes the following engines: 2VZ-FE, 3VZ-FE, 3VZ-E, 4VZ-FE, and 5VZ-FE.