Nissan VG30E
The main problem is the bending of the valves due to the breaking of the crankshaft shank.
Infiniti Q70 (M)/Nissan Fuga engines
The Infiniti Q70 / Nissan Fuga is a Japanese business class car in the coupe / sedan / convertible body made by the Infiniti automaker as part of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., produced since 1990. The name Nissan Fuga (2nd generation Q70) was applied to the full-size luxury car between 2004 and 2009. for the domestic Japanese market. In 2013, the 4th generation Q70 was released, and a year later it was updated. The extended modification of the model received the designation Q70L.
The Infiniti Q70 (M)/Nissan Fuga was offered with 9 engines between 1989 and 2019 (8 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 2.5 to 5.6 liters, power output from 150 to 420 hp. 8 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan VQ25HR (about 500,000 km).
Infiniti Q70 (M)/Nissan Fuga engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti M30 1 (F31) 1989–1992 | |||||||
| Nissan VG30E | 1989–1992 | 3.0 L V6 | 150–180 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9 L | ~390,000 km |
| Infiniti M45 2 (Y34) 2002–2004 | |||||||
| Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD | 2002–2004 | 4.5 L V8 | 280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan Fuga 1 (Y50) 2004–2009 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35HR | 3.5 L V6 | 300–315 hp | petrol | chain | 4.9 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD | 2004–2009 | 4.5 L V8 | 280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan VQ25DE | 2004–2007 | 2.5 L V6 | 185–210 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Nissan VQ25HR | 2007–2009 | 2.5 L V6 | 220–235 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~500,000 km |
| Infiniti M 4 (Y51) 2010–2013 | |||||||
| Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD | 2010–2013 | 5.6 L V8 | 305–420 hp | petrol | chain | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Infiniti M25 4 (Y51) 2010–2013 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ25HR | 2010–2013 | 2.5 L V6 | 220–235 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~500,000 km |
| Infiniti M30d 4 (Y51) 2010–2013 | |||||||
| Renault V9X | 2010–2013 | 3.0 L V6 | 230–240 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 8.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Infiniti Q70 1 (Y51) 2013–2019 | |||||||
| 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 | |
| Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD | 2013–2019 | 5.6 L V8 | 305–420 hp | petrol | chain | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan VQ25HR | 2013–2018 | 2.5 L V6 | 220–235 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~500,000 km |
| Renault V9X | 2013–2014 | 3.0 L V6 | 230–240 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 8.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Infiniti M35 3 (Y50) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan VQ35HR | 3.5 L V6 | 300–315 hp | petrol | chain | 4.9 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Infiniti M35h 4 (Y51) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35HR | 3.5 L V6 | 300–315 hp | petrol | chain | 4.9 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Infiniti M37 4 (Y51) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ37VHR | 3.7 L | 330 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km | |
| Nissan Fuga 2 (Y51) | |||||||
| 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 | |
Infiniti Q70 (M)/Nissan Fuga engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Infiniti Q70 (M)/Nissan Fuga?
Infiniti M30 1 (F31) (1989–1992): Nissan VG30E; Infiniti M45 2 (Y34) (2002–2004): Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD; Nissan Fuga 1 (Y50) (2004–2009): Nissan VQ35HR, Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD, Nissan VQ25DE and Nissan VQ25HR; Infiniti M 4 (Y51) (2010–2013): Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD; Infiniti M25 4 (Y51) (2010–2013): Nissan VQ25HR; Infiniti M30d 4 (Y51) (2010–2013): Renault V9X; Infiniti Q70 1 (Y51) (2013–2019): Nissan VQ37VHR, Nissan VQ35HR, Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD, Nissan VQ25HR and Renault V9X; Infiniti M35 3 (Y50): Nissan VQ35DE and Nissan VQ35HR; Infiniti M35h 4 (Y51): Nissan VQ35HR; Infiniti M37 4 (Y51): Nissan VQ37VHR; Nissan Fuga 2 (Y51): Nissan VQ37VHR and Nissan VQ35HR.
Which Infiniti Q70 (M)/Nissan Fuga engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Infiniti Q70 (M)/Nissan Fuga engines are: Nissan VQ25HR — about 500,000 km; Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD — about 400,000 km; Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Infiniti Q70 (M)/Nissan Fuga engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan VG30E — 3.9 L (5W-30); Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD — 6.4 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD — 6.5 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan VQ25DE — 4 L (5W-30); 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); Renault V9X — 8.3 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Infiniti Q70 (M)/Nissan Fuga have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD, Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD, Nissan VQ25DE, Nissan VQ25HR, Nissan VQ35DE, Nissan VQ35HR, Nissan VQ37VHR and Renault V9X; timing belt: Nissan VG30E. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Infiniti Q70 (M)/Nissan Fuga available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Renault V9X.
Engine details
Nissan VQ25DE
The main problems are caused by catalyst crumbs entering the combustion chamber.
Nissan VQ35DE
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Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD
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Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD
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Nissan VQ25HR
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Nissan VQ35HR
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Nissan VQ37VHR
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Renault V9X
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