Nissan ZD30DDTi engine
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The 3.0-liter diesel engine Nissan ZD30DDTi or simply ZD30 has been produced since 1999 and is put on commercial vehicles, and we know it from Patrol or Terrano SUVs. This power unit exists in the Common Rail modification with its ZD30CDR index.
The ZD series also includes internal combustion engines: ZD30DD and ZD30DDT.
Specifications of the Nissan ZD30 DDTi 3.0 liter engine
| Exact volume | 2953 cm³ |
| Supply system | NEO-Di direct injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 120 - 170 HP |
| Torque | 260 - 380 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 96 mm |
| Piston stroke | 102 mm |
| Compression ratio | 18 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Yes |
| What kind of oil to pour | 6.4 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 3/4 |
| Approximate resource | 250 000 km |
The weight of the ZD30DDTi engine according to the catalog is 242 kg
Engine number ZD30DDTi is located at the junction of the block with the head
Fuel consumption
Using the example of a 2003 Nissan Patrol with a manual transmission:
| City | 14.3 liters |
| Track | 8.8 liters |
| Mixed | 10.8 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the ZD30DDTi engine
| Caravan 4 (E25) | 2001 – 2012 |
| Elgrand 1 (E50) | 1999 – 2002 |
| Pathfinder 2 (R50) | 1995 – 2004 |
| Patrol 5 (Y61) | 1999 – 2013 |
| Terrano 2 (R20) | 1999 – 2006 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems Nissan ZD30 DDTi
In the first years of production, there was a massive failure of engines due to burnout of the pistons.
A lot of problems are caused by fuel equipment, both injectors and high-pressure fuel pumps
The engine is afraid of overheating, then the gasket breaks very quickly and the cylinder head cracks
Installation of a turbo timer is mandatory or an expensive turbine will not last long
Once every 50 - 60 thousand km, replacement requires a belt tensioner for auxiliary units
In severe frosts, the mating surface of the exhaust manifold often warps
Electrical failures of the mass air flow sensor are quite common.
