The 3.0-liter Nissan VQ30DE engine was introduced in 1994 as the flagship model of the VQ line. This powertrain was used in many popular models of the company, including the Infiniti I30. In 2000, an updated and more efficient version of this engine, designated as VQ30DEK, was introduced. The VQ30 series also includes the following engines: VQ30DET, VQ30DD, VQ35DE, VQ35DD, VQ35HR, and VQ37VHR.
| Exact capacity | 2987 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 190 - 220 HP |
| Torque | 270 - 280 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 93 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 73.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Engine features | ECCS, 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 2/3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2987 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 220 - 230 HP |
| Torque | 290 - 300 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 93 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 73.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Engine features | ECCS, 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 4/5 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 330 000 HP |
| City | 15.1 litry |
| Route | 7.8 litry |
| Mixed | 10.5 litry |
The weight of the VQ30DE engine according to the catalog is 190 kg. The engine number VQ30DE is located at the junction of the block with the gearbox. Most of the problems with the engine are caused by catalyst crumbs being sucked into the cylinders. They scratch the walls of the combustion chamber and after that excessive oil consumption starts. Often, the mating surfaces of the cylinder head gasket become warped due to engine overheating. Dirty idle air control valve often causes fluctuating RPM. After 200,000 kilometers of mileage, it may be necessary to replace the timing chain kit. Oil here leaks from under the valve covers or from camshaft position sensors.
| Cefiro 2 (A32) | 1994 - 2000 |
| Cefiro 3 (A33) | 1998 - 2004 |
| Maxima 4 (A32) | 1994 - 2000 |
| Maxima 5 (A33) | 1999 - 2006 |
| Cedric 9 (Y33) | 1995 - 1999 |
| Gloria 10 (Y33) | 1995 - 1999 |
| Presage 1 (U30) | 1998 - 2003 |
| Bassara 1 (JU30) | 1999 - 2003 |
| I30 1 (A32) | 1995 - 1999 |
| I30 2 (A33) | 1999 - 2001 |
| SM5 1 (A32) | 1998 - 2005 |
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