Nissan SR20DE
This is a fairly reliable power unit without any pronounced weaknesses. On the forums, they regularly complain only about floating speed due…
Infiniti G20/Q40/Q60 engines
Infiniti G20 / Q40 / Q60 is a G-series of mid-size prestige cars from Japanese manufacturer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. The car was manufactured from 1990 to 2014, with the exception of the period 1996-1998. The base for the 1st and 2nd generation models was Nissan Primera, for the 3rd (designed for the European market) – Nissan Skyline. In total, four generations of the model were produced. The car was produced in three body modifications: sedan G20 and Q40, coupe (starting from the 3rd generation) and the Q60 convertible (4th generation).
The Infiniti G20/Q40/Q60 was offered with 7 engines since 1990 (7 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.6 to 3.7 liters, power output from 129 to 333 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan VQ25HR (about 500,000 km).
Infiniti G20/Q40/Q60 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti G20 P10 1990–1996 | |||||||
| Nissan SR20DE | 1990–1996 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–165 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Infiniti G25 4 (V36) 2010–2014 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ25HR | 2010–2014 | 2.5 L V6 | 220–235 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~500,000 km |
| Infiniti Q60 2 (CV37) 2016–present | |||||||
| Nissan VR30DDTT | 2016–present | 3.0 L V6 | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.4 L | ~200,000 km | |
| Mercedes M274 | 2016–2018 | 1.6–2.0 L R4 | 129–333 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 6–7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Infiniti G35 3 (V35) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Infiniti G35 4 (V36) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35HR | 3.5 L V6 | 300–315 hp | petrol | chain | 4.9 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Infiniti G37 V36 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ37VHR | 3.7 L | 330 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km | |
| Infiniti Q40 1 (V36) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ37VHR | 3.7 L | 330 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km | |
| Infiniti Q60 1 (CV36) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ37VHR | 3.7 L | 330 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km | |
Infiniti G20/Q40/Q60 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Infiniti G20/Q40/Q60?
Infiniti G20 P10 (1990–1996): Nissan SR20DE; Infiniti G25 4 (V36) (2010–2014): Nissan VQ25HR; Infiniti Q60 2 (CV37) (2016–present): Nissan VR30DDTT and Mercedes M274; Infiniti G35 3 (V35): Nissan VQ35DE; Infiniti G35 4 (V36): Nissan VQ35HR; Infiniti G37 V36: Nissan VQ37VHR; Infiniti Q40 1 (V36): Nissan VQ37VHR; Infiniti Q60 1 (CV36): Nissan VQ37VHR.
Which Infiniti G20/Q40/Q60 engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Infiniti G20/Q40/Q60 engines are: Nissan VQ25HR — about 500,000 km; Nissan SR20DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan VQ35DE — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Infiniti G20/Q40/Q60 engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Mercedes M274 — 6–7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan SR20DE — 4 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan VQ25HR — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan VQ35DE — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan VQ35HR — 4.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan VQ37VHR — 5.4 L (0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 15W-40); Nissan VR30DDTT — 5.4 L (0W-20).
Does the Infiniti G20/Q40/Q60 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Mercedes M274, Nissan SR20DE, Nissan VQ25HR, Nissan VQ35DE, Nissan VQ35HR, Nissan VQ37VHR and Nissan VR30DDTT.
Was the Infiniti G20/Q40/Q60 available with a diesel engine?
No, all Infiniti G20/Q40/Q60 engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Nissan VQ35DE
This is a very reliable unit with a high resource, but oil consumption is common. The reason is either coking due to…
Nissan VQ25HR
The most problematic place of this motor is the catalyst, which is destroyed by bad fuel. Its crumbs then end up in…
Nissan VQ35HR
The most famous problem of this engine is seizures in the cylinders and oil burner. The main reason for their appearance, many…
Nissan VQ37VHR
The bulk of the complaints on the forums are related to oil consumption and there are several reasons for this: firstly, this…
Mercedes M274
In engines until 2014, phase regulators began to crack rather quickly, then the manufacturer finalized the design and the resource increased to…
Nissan VR30DDTT
While the engine is brand new and most of its problems are treated by flashing.
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