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 QX70 (FX) engines
The Infiniti QX70 (FX) is a Japanese mid-size executive crossover vehicle manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. from 2002 to 2017. Released 2 generations of the model. Until 2014, the model was called the Infiniti FX in the 1st generation, and the FX35 and FX50 in the second. Since 2008, cars have also been sold in the Japanese domestic market in right-hand drive versions. The car was assembled in the Japanese city of Tochigi, and in the period from 2012 to 2014 – in Russia. In 2016, an updated version of the 2nd generation, the QX70 Limited, was presented in New York.
The Infiniti QX70 (FX) was offered with 6 engines between 2002 and 2015 (5 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 3.0 to 5.0 liters, power output from 215 to 420 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD (about 400,000 km).
Infiniti QX70 (FX) engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti FX45 1 (S50) 2002–2008 | |||||||
| Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD | 2002–2008 | 4.5 L V8 | 280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Infiniti FX50 2 (S51) 2008–2013 | |||||||
| Nissan VK50VE | 2008–2013 | 5.0 L V8 | 390–420 hp | petrol | chain | 8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Infiniti FX30d 2 (S51) 2010–2013 | |||||||
| Renault V9X | 2010–2013 | 3.0 L V6 | 230–240 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 8.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Infiniti QX70 1 (S51) 2013–2015 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ37VHR | 3.7 L | 330 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km | |
| Nissan VK50VE | 2013–2014 | 5.0 L V8 | 390–420 hp | petrol | chain | 8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault V9X | 2013–2015 | 3.0 L V6 | 230–240 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 8.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Infiniti FX35 1 (S50) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Infiniti FX35 2 (S51) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35HR | 3.5 L V6 | 300–315 hp | petrol | chain | 4.9 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Infiniti FX37 2 (S51) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ37VHR | 3.7 L | 330 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km | |
Infiniti QX70 (FX) engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Infiniti QX70 (FX)?
Infiniti FX45 1 (S50) (2002–2008): Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD; Infiniti FX50 2 (S51) (2008–2013): Nissan VK50VE; Infiniti FX30d 2 (S51) (2010–2013): Renault V9X; Infiniti QX70 1 (S51) (2013–2015): Nissan VQ37VHR, Nissan VK50VE and Renault V9X; Infiniti FX35 1 (S50): Nissan VQ35DE; Infiniti FX35 2 (S51): Nissan VQ35HR; Infiniti FX37 2 (S51): Nissan VQ37VHR.
Which Infiniti QX70 (FX) engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Infiniti QX70 (FX) engines are: Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD — about 400,000 km; Nissan VK50VE — 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 QX70 (FX) engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD — 6.4 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan VK50VE — 8 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 QX70 (FX) have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD, Nissan VK50VE, Nissan VQ35DE, Nissan VQ35HR, Nissan VQ37VHR and Renault V9X.
Was the Infiniti QX70 (FX) available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Renault V9X.
Engine details
Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD
Like all units in this series, there is a problem with the formation of scoring due to the suction of crumbs of…
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…
Nissan VK50VE
The most famous problem of such a motor is overheating with a breakdown of the cylinder head gaskets and the ingress of…
Renault V9X
Due to the very narrow crankshaft journals, the diesel engine is extremely sensitive to lubrication pressure and, with any drop in the…
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