The 4.5-liter Nissan TB45 engine was produced by the company from 1997 to 2002 in Japan and was installed on a special version of the Patrol SUV for the Middle East market. This unit was offered in two versions: TB45S carburetor and TB45E injection. The cylinder bore was increased to 99.5 mm (3.92 in) but the stroke remained at 96 mm (3.78 in).
The TB family also includes internal combustion engines: TB42 and TB48DE.
The engine was installed on:
- Nissan Patrol 5 (Y61) in 1997 – 2002.
Specifications
| Production years | 1997-2002 |
| Displacement, cc | 4478 |
| Fuel system | carburetor or EFI |
| Power output, hp | 200 |
| Torque output, Nm | 350 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 99.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 96 |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Patrol 2000) — city — highway — combined |
20.7 12.2 16.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~420 000 |
| Weight, kg | 275 |
Disadvantages of the TB45 engine
- This engine has excellent reliability and service life, but very high fuel consumption;
- Ignition problems are often discussed on the forums, but everything is simple and cheap there;
- Many are faced with shaking at idle, valve adjustment helps;
- By a run of about 200 – 250 thousand kilometers, the timing chain is often extended;
- Beware of overheating, compression may disappear in the motor and oil burn may begin.
