The 2.4-liter Nissan KA24E engine (or KA24 for short) was produced from 1988 to 1999 and was installed on a large number of models, but is primarily known for the Pathfinder and Terrano SUVs. This power unit is very often found under the hood of numerous pickup trucks of the concern.
The KA family also includes internal combustion engines: KA20DE and KA24DE.
The engine was installed on:
- Nissan 240SX S13 in 1989 – 1994;
- Nissan Bluebird U12 in 1988 – 1992;
- Nissan Navara 1 (D21) in 1990 – 1997;
- Nissan Navara 2 (D22) in 1997 – 1999;
- Nissan Pathfinder 1 (WD21) in 1990 – 1995;
- Nissan Prairie M11 in 1988 – 1998;
- Nissan Stanza U12 in 1989 – 1992;
- Nissan Terrano II (R20) in 1993 – 1996.
Specifications
| Production years | 1988-1999 |
| Displacement, cc | 2389 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 115 – 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 190 – 205 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 89 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 96 |
| Compression ratio | 8.6 – 9.1 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 1/2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Terrano II 1995) — city — highway — combined |
15.7 10.8 12.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~375 000 |
| Weight, kg | 160 |
Disadvantages of the KA24E engine
- Most often, owners complain about very high fuel consumption or oil consumption;
- The valves have to be periodically adjusted, since there are no hydraulic lifters here;
- The engine pan is easily wrinkled from impact, which is fraught with blocking of the oil receiver;
- Closer to 250,000 km, it is often already necessary to replace the timing chain or its tensioner;
- The power unit does not like cheap oil, with it it cokes very quickly.
