Renault - Nissan V9x engine

The 3.0-liter Renault and Nissan V9X or 3.0 dCi diesel engine was installed from 2008 to 2015 and used in models such as Laguna, Pathfinder, Navara, and Infinity crossover cars. This diesel engine has gained a controversial reputation in our market due to its very expensive repairs. Currently, there is only one engine in the V-series engine lineup.

Technical engine specifications of Renault-Nissan V9X 3.0 dCi.

TypV-type
Number of cylinders6
number of valves24
Exact capacity2993 cm³
Cylinder diameter84 mm
Piston stroke.90 mm
Power systemCommon Rail
Power230 - 240 HP
Torque450 - 550 nm
Compression ratio16
Fuel typediesel
Environmental classEURO 5

Fuel consumption Renault - Nissan V9x engine

Using the example of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 3.0 dCi with an automatic transmission:
City12.5 litry
Route7.5 litry
Mixed9.3 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the V9X engine is 185 kg (without attachments). The V9X engine number is located between the cylinder heads. Due to very narrow crankshaft journals, the diesel engine is extremely sensitive to oil pressure, and any decrease in oil pump performance can cause the crankshaft bearings to rotate. There have been many cases reported of the oil filter seal ring getting into the oil pump, which often leads to engine failure. The oil consumption rings can become worn at around 100,000 km, resulting in oil consumption, but the worst-case scenario is if the compression ring gets pushed out and causes scoring on the cylinder wall. There are no repair sizes available for the pistons, and it is not possible to simply hone the cylinders. The timing chain often stretches after 100,000 - 150,000 kilometers of active driving. The kit is not expensive, but replacing it requires removing the entire power unit. The intercooler in this engine has a very modest lifespan and comes at a high price. Sometimes it can develop leaks at around 50,000 - 70,000 km, and welding doesn't provide a long-term solution. The EGR valve with an integrated cooler is quite expensive, and it tends to get clogged very quickly to a point where it cannot be cleaned. Fortunately, it can be deactivated.

Engine Renault - Nissan V9x

Infiniti
EX30d 1 (J50)2010 - 2013
FX30d 2 (S51)2010 - 2013
M30d 4 (Y51)2010 - 2013
Q70 1 (Y51)2013 - 2014
QX50 1 (J50)2013 - 2015
QX70 1 (S51)2013 - 2015
Nissan
Navara 2 (D40)2010 - 2015
Pathfinder 3 (R51)2010 - 2014
Renault
Latitude 1 (L70)2011 - 2012
Laguna 3 (X91)2008 - 2013
Laguna 3 Coupe (D91)2008 - 2013

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See Also

Renault K9K engine

The 1.5-liter Renault K9K or 1.5 dCi diesel engine has been produced by the company since 2001 and installed in numerous corporate models under the Renault, Nissan, or Dacia brands. The same engine can be found under the hood of front-wheel drive Mercedes vehicles as the OM607 and OM608. The K series also includes the following engines: K4J, K4M, K7J, and K7M.

Nissan - Renault R9m Engine

The 1.6-liter diesel engine Nissan and Renault R9M or 1.6 dCi has been produced since 2011 and is installed in models such as Megane, Scenic, Espace, Koleos, as well as Qashqai and X-Trail. In Mercedes cars, this diesel engine is known as OM622 and OM626. The R-Series engine range also includes the R9N.

Nissan - Renault M9r Engine

The 2.0-liter diesel engine Nissan and Renault M9R or 2.0 dCi has been produced since 2005 and is installed in popular models such as Espace, Koleos, Talisman, as well as Qashqai and X-Trail. There are two generations of this engine, which can be distinguished based on their displacement: 1995 cc and 1997 cc. The M-Series engine range also includes: M4R and M9T.

Renault F8m engine

The 1.6-liter Renault F8M or 1.6 D diesel engine was produced by the company from 1982 to 1994 and installed in models with indexes 5, 9, 11, as well as the Express van and Volvo 340/360. It is from this engine that the history of diesel engines for French passenger cars began. The Renault F-series diesel engine lineup also includes the F8Q, F9Q, and F9Qt engines.

Porsche M48.51 engine

The 4.8-liter turbocharged engine Porsche M48.51 was produced by the German corporation from 2007 to 2010 and installed in the updated version of the first generation Cayenne crossover with body type 957. This engine had two power versions: 500 hp for the Turbo version and 550 hp for the Turbo S version. The M48 series also includes: M48.00, M48.01, M48.50, and M48.70.

VW Engine Abu

The 1.6-liter fuel injected engine Volkswagen 1.6 ABU was produced from 1992 to 1994 and installed in the third generation of Golf, Vento, as well as Seat Ibiza and Cordoba models. There was a modernized version of this engine with the designation AEA. The EA111-1.6 engine line includes the following units: AEE, AUS, AZD, BCB, BTS, CFNA, and CFNB.