Nissan TB42 engine
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The 4.2-liter Nissan TB42 engine was produced at a Japanese company from 1987 to 1997 and was installed only under the hood of the legendary Patrol SUV and only in the Y60 body. This power unit existed in two versions: TB42S carburetor and TB42E injection.
The TB family also includes internal combustion engines: TB45 and TB48DE.
Specifications of the Nissan TB42 4.2 liter engine
| Exact volume | 4169 cm³ |
| Supply system | carburetor or EFI |
| Internal combustion engine power | 170 - 175 HP |
| Torque | 320 - 325 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Bore | 96 mm |
| Piston stroke | 96 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.3 – 8.5 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 8.2 liters 15W-40 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 1/2 |
| Approximate resource | 400 000 km |
TB42 engine catalog weight is 270 kg
Engine number TB42 is located at the junction of the block with the head
Fuel consumption TB42
Using the example of a 1995 Nissan Patrol with a manual transmission:
| City | 19.7 liters |
| Track | 11.8 liters |
| Mixed | 16.4 liters |
Similar motors from other manufacturers:
Which cars were equipped with the TB42 engine
| Patrol 4 (Y60) | 1987 – 1998 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of Nissan TB42
The motor has excellent reliability and a huge resource, but is very voracious
Most often there are problems with ignition, but they are solved simply and cheaply.
The cause of knocks under the hood often turns out to be unadjusted valves.
After a run of 250 thousand km, the timing chain may stretch and require replacement
The engine does not like overheating, compression may disappear or an oil burn may begin.
