The 2.3-liter Nissan VQ23DE engine was introduced in 2003 as a replacement for the smaller representative of the popular V6 engine series and was only installed in the Teana sedan and its clones. This power unit was available only in one version with a power of 173 HP and a torque of 225 Nm. The VQ20 series also includes the following engines: - VQ20DE, - VQ25DE, - VQ25DET, - VQ25DD, - VQ25HR.
| Exact capacity | 2349 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 173 HP |
| Torque | 225 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 85 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 69 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 |
| Engine features | NDIS |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | three chains |
| Timing phase adjuster | at the inlet CVTC |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.0 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3/4 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 320 000 HP |
| City | 13.7 litry |
| Route | 8.3 litry |
| Mixed | 10.3 litry |
The weight of the VQ23DE engine according to the catalog is 180 kg. The engine number VQ23DE is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. The main problem with these engines is the entry of catalyst crumbs into the combustion chamber. If your oil consumption exceeds 1 liter per 1000 km, check the cylinders for scoring. There are many complaints about fluctuating idle speed due to idle air control valve contamination. Monitor the engine's temperature regime, as overheating quickly leads to cylinder head warping. Closer to 200,000 km mileage, the timing chain usually stretches and starts to rattle. Leaks from the camshaft position sensors or from under the valve cover are also encountered.
| Cefiro 4 (J31) | 2003 - 2008 |
| Teana 1 (J31) | 2003 - 2008 |
| SM5 2 (EX1) | 2005 - 2010 |
| SM7 1 (EX2) | 2004 - 2011 |
1.2-liter Nissan HR12DDR or 1.2 DIG-S engine was produced in Japan from 2011 to 2020 and installed in high-performance variants of popular models such as Micra or Note. This engine operates in the Miller cycle and is equipped with an Eaton R410 compressor, which contributes to its economical operation. The HR engine family includes engines: HRA2DDT, HR10DDT, HR12DE, HR13DDT, HR15DE, HR16DE.
The 1.6-liter Nissan HR16DE engine was first introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2005 and is still actively used in many popular models of the Japanese company. One of the versions of this engine, marked with the symbol H4Mk, is assembled in the native AvtoVAZ company. The HR family includes: HRA2DDT HR10DDT HR12DE HR12DDR HR13DDT HR15DE
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 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 BMW M40 petrol engine series with a displacement of 1.6 and 1.8 liters was produced from 1987 to 1994 and installed in the most popular models of the company at that time: 5-Series E34, 3-Series E30 and E36. The 16-valve version of the 1.8 liter engine was designated as M42B18. The four-cylinder R4 engine lineup includes: M10, M43, N42, N43, N45, N46, N13, N20 and B48.
The 2.0-liter engine Chevrolet X20D1 or LF3 was produced in Korea from 2006 to 2014 and installed in several large models of the company, but it is best known for the Epica sedans. This 6-cylinder unit was developed by Daewoo in collaboration with Porsche engineers. The X series also includes the engine X25D1.