Nissan VG30i engine
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Nissan VG30i engine

Technical characteristics of the 3.0-liter gasoline engine Nissan VG30i, reliability, resource, reviews, problems and fuel consumption.

The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30i engine was assembled for a short time, from 1985 to 1989, and quickly gave way to more modern power units with distributed injection. This single-injection gasoline engine was installed only on pickup trucks or SUVs.

К 12-клапанным двс серии VG относят: VG20E, VG20ET, VG30E, VG30ET и VG33E.

Specifications of the Nissan VG30i 3.0 liter engine

Exact volume2960 cm³
Supply systemsingle injection
Internal combustion engine power130 - 140 HP
Torque210 - 220 Nm
Cylinder blockcast iron V6
Block headaluminum 12v
Bore87 mm
Piston stroke83 mm
Compression ratio9.0
Features of the internal combustion engineno
Hydraulic compensatorsYes
Timing drivebelt
Phase regulatorno
Turbochargingno
What kind of oil to pour3.9 liters 5W-30
fuel typeAI-92
Environmental classEURO 1/2
Approximate resource380 000 km

The weight of the VG30i engine in the catalog is 220 kg

Engine number VG30i is located at the junction of the block with the box

Fuel consumption VG30i

Using the example of a 1989 Nissan Pathfinder with a manual transmission:

City15.6 liters
Track10.6 liters
Mixed12.8 liters

Honda J37A Hyundai G6BA Mitsubishi 6A13TT Ford SEA Peugeot ES9J4 Opel X25XE Mercedes M272 Renault Z7X

Which cars were equipped with the VG30i engine

Nissan
Number 1 (D21)1985 – 1989
Pathfinder 1 (WD21)1985 – 1989
Terrano 1 (WD21)1985 – 1989
  

Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems Nissan VG30 i

The main failure is breaking off the crankshaft shank and bending the valves.

In second place are pump leaks or failure of hydraulic lifters

A lot of inconvenience causes regular burnout of the exhaust manifold gasket

During removal of the release, the fastening studs often break off and this is a problem.

In all other respects, this engine is very reliable and has a huge resource.


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