The 1.8-liter Nissan MR18DE engine (or MR18 for short) has been produced by the company since 2004 and is still installed on many compact and mid-size models of the Japanese concern. Best known for the popular Tiida hatchback.
The MR family includes internal combustion engines: MR15DDT, MR16DDT, MRA8DE, MR20DE and MR20DD.
The engine was installed on:
- Nissan AD Van Y12 in 2005 – …;
- Nissan Cube 3 (Z12) in 2009 – 2014;
- Nissan Livina 1 (L10) in 2006 – 2013;
- Nissan Livina 2 (L11) in 2013 – …;
- Nissan Tiida 1 (C11) in 2004 – 2012;
- Nissan Wingroad Y12 in 2005 – 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | 2004-… |
| Displacement, cc | 1797 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 122 – 128 |
| Torque output, Nm | 173 – 176 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.1 |
| Compression ratio | 9.9 – 10 |
| Features | EGR, NDIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | CVTC at the intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Tiida 2009) — city — highway — combined |
10.1 6.5 7.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
| Weight, kg | 116 |
Disadvantages of the MR18DE engine
- Due to thin walls, there were cases of cracking of the cylinder head when tightening bolts or candles;
- After 150,000 km, there is a high risk of stretching the timing chain, the main thing here is not to miss the moment;
- Often drivers are concerned about the rapid contamination of the throttle and the whistle of the alternator belt;
- Do not forget about the periodic adjustment of the gaps, since there are no hydraulic lifters;
- However, the main problem of the motor is the oil burner as a result of the occurrence of rings.
