Nissan VG20E engine
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The 2.0-liter Nissan VG20E engine was produced from 1983 to 1999 at a Japanese plant and many popular concern models such as Cedric, Leopard, and Maxim were installed. From 1987 to 2005, a gas version of this unit was offered under the symbol VG20P for 100 hp.
The 12-valve internal combustion engines of the VG series include: VG20ET, VG30i, VG30E, VG30ET and VG33E.
Specifications of the Nissan VG20E 2.0 liter engine
| Exact volume | 1998 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 115 - 130 HP |
| Torque | 162 - 172 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Bore | 78 mm |
| Piston stroke | 69.7 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 – 9.5 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 3.9 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate resource | 360 000 km |
The weight of the VG20E engine according to the catalog is 200 kg
Engine number VG20E is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption VG20E
Using the example of a 1994 Nissan Cedric with automatic transmission:
| City | 12.5 liters |
| Track | 8.6 liters |
| Mixed | 10.8 liters |
Similar motors from other manufacturers:
Which cars were equipped with the VG20E engine
| Cedric 6 (Y30) | 1983 – 1987 |
| Cedric 7 (Y31) | 1987 – 1991 |
| Cedric 8 (Y32) | 1991 – 1995 |
| Glory 7 (Y30) | 1983 – 1987 |
| Glory 8 (Y31) | 1987 – 1991 |
| Glory 9 (Y32) | 1991 – 1995 |
| Leopard 2 (F31) | 1986 – 1992 |
| Leopard 4 (Y33) | 1996 – 1999 |
| Maxima 2 (PU11) | 1984 – 1988 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems Nissan VG20 E
The resource of this engine with normal care is from 300 to 500 thousand km
Most often here you have to change a blown exhaust manifold gasket
When removing the release, the studs often break off and thicker ones need to be installed.
For smooth operation of the power unit, it is periodically necessary to clean the nozzles
The main problem is the breaking of the crankshaft shank and bending of the valves.
