Nissan VQ35DE
This is a very reliable unit with a high resource, but oil consumption is common. The reason is either coking due to…
Infiniti Q50 engines
The Infiniti Q50 is a Japanese 4-door sedan from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Start of production – 2013. It is essentially a redesigned and renamed 3rd generation model of the previously produced G35 sedan. The car has changed not only externally and in labeling, but also internally. Thanks to the participation of Mercedes, the model received three engine options, including a hybrid version with a total power of 364 hp. with. The hybrid modification is assembled with four-wheel drive, and the rest are rear-mounted.
The Infiniti Q50 was offered with 5 engines since 2014 (5 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 VQ35DE (about 400,000 km).
Infiniti Q50 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q50 1 (V37) 2014–present | |||||||
| Nissan VQ37VHR | 3.7 L | 330 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km | |
| Nissan VQ35HR | 3.5 L V6 | 300–315 hp | petrol | chain | 4.9 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Mercedes M274 | 2014–2019 | 1.6–2.0 L R4 | 129–333 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 6–7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan VR30DDTT | 2016–present | 3.0 L V6 | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.4 L | ~200,000 km | |
| Other Infiniti Q50 engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 2000 | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km |
Infiniti Q50 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Infiniti Q50?
Infiniti Q50 1 (V37) (2014–present): Nissan VQ37VHR, Nissan VQ35HR, Mercedes M274 and Nissan VR30DDTT.
Which Infiniti Q50 engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Infiniti Q50 engines are: Nissan VQ35DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan VQ35HR — about 400,000 km; Mercedes M274 — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Infiniti Q50 engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Mercedes M274 — 6–7 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 Q50 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Mercedes M274, Nissan VQ35DE, Nissan VQ35HR, Nissan VQ37VHR and Nissan VR30DDTT.
Was the Infiniti Q50 available with a diesel engine?
No, all Infiniti Q50 engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
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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