The 3.3-liter Nissan VG33E engine has been produced since 1995 and is still installed in China. This power unit is most often found on pickup trucks, SUVs and minibuses. There is a version of the VG33ER equipped with a supercharger with a power of 210 hp and 334 Nm of torque.
The engine was installed on:
- Nissan Elgrand 1 (E50) in 1997 – 2002;
- Nissan Navara 2 (D22) in 1997 – 2004;
- Nissan Pathfinder 2 (R50) in 1995 – 2004;
- Nissan Quest 2 (V41) in 1998 – 2002;
- Nissan Xterra 1 (WD22) in 1999 – 2004;
- Infiniti QX4 1 (R50) in 1996 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-… |
| Displacement, cc | 3274 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 170 – 180 |
| Torque output, Nm | 265 – 275 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 91.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 8.9 – 9.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Pathfinder 1999) — city — highway — combined |
17.7 10.4 13.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 230 |
Disadvantages of the VG33E engine
- Due to the breaking off of the crankshaft shank, it may well bend the valves in the motor;
- The same result can be achieved if you do not follow the belt replacement schedule;
- After 200,000 km, the pump and the upper radiator cap are often replaced here;
- The gasket in the outlet regularly burns out, and the collector itself often cracks;
- The sixth spark plug and the knock sensor are very inconvenient for maintenance.
