Nissan vg20det vg20e vg20et engines
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The first power units of this family began to roll off the assembly line in 1952. Their working volume ranged from 0,9 to 1,1 liters. The motors belonged to the in-line variety and included 4 cylinders.
The design included a DOHC system, that is, 2 camshafts were placed in the cylinder head. The modification was withdrawn from mass production in 1966.
The engines underwent a serious revision in 1980. The number of cylinders increased to 6 - and, and the working volume reached 3,3 liters. Significantly increased power characteristics.
The engine included a carburetor. The power unit ceased to be mass-produced in 1988, when it was replaced by more advanced engines.
Technical specifications
Nissan vg20det, vg20e, vg20et engines have similar features that determine their cost, as well as advantages and disadvantages.
| Characterization | Description |
|---|---|
| working volume. | 1998 cubic centimeters. |
| Piston stroke. | 70 mm. |
| Power. | Varies from 115 to 130 liters. With. |
| Compression ratio. | It fluctuates from 9 to 10. |
| Maximum torque. | 161 N*m at 3600 rpm. |
| Sample resource. | About 300000 km |
Often, inexperienced motorists have difficulty finding the engine number. They should be aware that the desired set of numbers is most likely located under the intake manifold cover.
How reliable are motors?
Nissan vg20det, vg20e, vg20et engines are fairly reliable power units, but with high mileage, problems may appear, such as:
- air sensor offset,
- throttle chamber contamination,
- excessive intake of air masses in the intake manifold,
- short circuit in the windings.
The occurrence of these problems can be avoided by monitoring the condition of the power unit and timely maintenance.
Maintainability
Motors do not differ in complexity of design.
A car enthusiast can make replacements, consumables, diagnostics, maintenance or repairs on their own.
It is impossible to perform the listed operations if there is no certain knowledge, experience, as well as special equipment.
Do not forget that inept intervention leads to problems that are difficult to eliminate even for professionals. The right decision in the absence of the necessary skills would be to contact a specialized service station.
What kind of oil to pour
The right choice of lubricant will significantly extend the life of any motor and make its operation more stable. For Nissan vg20det, vg20e, vg20et engines, oil marked:
- 10w30, which is made from natural ingredients. Paraffin plays the role of the base, and innovative technologies are used in the manufacture.
- The lubricant may be of a semi-synthetic, synthetic or mineral variety. The use of this lubricant is associated with strict observance of the terms for its replacement, the violation of which is unacceptable.
Each lubricant has positive and negative sides. They must be taken into account when choosing.
On which vehicles are installed
Power units are widely used and are used for installation on Nissan cars such as:
- Bluebird Maxima. The vehicle is front-wheel drive and has a power unit equipped with 6 cylinders.
- Cedric, which is a business class car for comfortable trips.
- The TC is a Japanese car made on a unique platform.
- Leopard being a luxury sports car.
Each vehicle has its own, but they all have high performance and reliability, thanks to the power units.
