Nissan RB20DE engine
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Nissan RB20DE engine

Technical characteristics of the 2.0-liter Nissan RB20DE gasoline engine, reliability, resource, reviews, problems and fuel consumption.

The 2.0-liter Nissan RB20DE engine was produced by the company from 1985 to 2002 in Japan and was installed in many popular mid-size car models of that time. Around 2000, a modernized version of this unit appeared with the NEO prefix.

RB ambulance: RB20E, RB20ET, RB20DET, RB25DE, RB25DET and RB26DETT.

Specifications of the Nissan RB20DE 2.0 liter engine

Standard modification
Exact volume1998 cm³
Supply systemdistribution injection
Internal combustion engine power150 - 165 HP
Torque180 - 185 Nm
Cylinder blockcast iron R6
Block headaluminum 24v
Bore78 mm
Piston stroke69.7 mm
Compression ratio9.5 – 10
Features of the internal combustion engineno
Hydraulic compensatorsYes
Timing drivebelt
Phase regulatorno
Turbochargingno
What kind of oil to pour4.3 liters 5W-30
fuel typeAI-92
Environmental classEURO 2/3
Approximate resource400 000 km

Modification RB20DE NEO
Exact volume1998 cm³
Supply systemdistribution injection
Internal combustion engine power155 hp
Torque180 Nm
Cylinder blockcast iron R6
Block headaluminum 24v
Bore78 mm
Piston stroke69.7 mm
Compression ratio10
Features of the internal combustion engineECCS
Hydraulic compensatorsno
Timing drivebelt
Phase regulatorno
Turbochargingno
What kind of oil to pour4.3 liters 5W-30
fuel typeAI-95
Environmental classEURO 3/4
Approximate resource350 000 km

The weight of the RB20DE engine according to the catalog is 230 kg

The engine number RB20DE is located at the junction of the block with the box

Fuel consumption RB20DE

Using the example of a 2000 Nissan Laurel with an automatic transmission:

City12.8 liters
Track8.8 liters
Mixed10.4 liters

BMW N55 Chevrolet X25D1 Honda G25A Ford HYDB Mercedes M104 Toyota 2JZ‑FSE

Which cars were equipped with the RB20DE engine

Nissan
Cefiro 1 (A31)1988 – 1994
Laurel 6 (C33)1989 – 1993
Laurel 7 (C34)1993 – 1997
Laurel 8 (C35)1997 – 2002
Skyline 7 (R31)1985 – 1990
Skyline 8 (R32)1989 – 1994
Skyline 9 (R33)1993 – 1998
Skyline 10 (R34)1999 – 2002
Stagea 1 (WC34)1996 – 2001
  

Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems Nissan RB20 DE

The power units of this series are famous for their reliability and trouble-free operation.

However, many owners note high fuel consumption for such a volume.

Most often on the forums they complain about the quick failure of the ignition coils.

The timing belt resource is no more than 100 km, and when it breaks, the valve bends

Fans of left gasoline often have to deal with clogged nozzles


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