The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30DET engine was produced by the Japanese concern from 1986 to 1996 and was installed only on large sedans such as Sima, Cedric and Gloria, as well as the Leopard coupe. This power unit was equipped with a Garrett T3 turbine and developed a power of 255 hp and 343 Nm.
The VG30 family also includes internal combustion engines: VG30i, VG30E, VG30ET, VG30DE, VG30DETT.
The engine was installed on:
- Nissan Cima 1 (Y31) in 1988 – 1991;
- Nissan Cima 2 (Y32) in 1991 – 1996;
- Nissan Cedric 7 (Y31) in 1987 – 1991;
- Nissan Cedric 8 (Y32) in 1991 – 1995;
- Nissan Gloria 9 (Y32) in 1991 – 1995;
- Nissan Leopard 2 (F31) in 1988 – 1992.
Specifications
| Production years | 1986-1996 |
| Displacement, cc | 2960 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 255 |
| Torque output, Nm | 343 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | at the N-VCT inlet |
| Turbocharging | Garrett T3 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Cima 1995) — city — highway — combined |
16.4 11.3 13.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~360 000 |
| Weight, kg | 235 |
Disadvantages of the VG30DET engine
- The problematic place of the motor is the exhaust manifold, it just cracks;
- Also, the gasket often burns in the outlet and breaks when the fastening stud is removed;
- Frequent breaking off of the crankshaft shank threatens the engine with bending of the valves;
- A broken timing belt leads to the same result, its resource is approximately 70,000 km;
- Regularly contact the service to replace the pump and the upper radiator cap.
