Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS)
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Nissan Almera engines
The Nissan Almera is a Japanese car of a small family and compact class, produced since 1995 by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Until 2006, 2 generations of family class models were released, which were essentially an export European modification Nissan Pulsar in the 1st generation and 2nd generation Nissan Bluebird Sylphy. At the present time, other models are sold under the name Almera in different parts of the world: South Korean auto Samsung SM3 all over the world, Nissan Latio in Southeast Asia and Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in Russia, produced at AvtoVAZ …
The Nissan Almera was offered with 12 engines between 1995 and 2019 (4 diesel, 8 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 2.2 liters, power output from 64 to 165 hp. 9 use a timing chain and 3 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) (about 400,000 km).
Nissan Almera engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Almera 1 (N15) 1995–2000 | |||||||
| Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) | 1995–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~320,000 km |
| Nissan SR20DE | 1995–2000 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–165 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) | 1995–2000 | 1.4 L R4 | 75–88 hp | petrol | chain | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan CD20 | 1995–2000 | 2.0 L R4 | 75 hp | diesel | belt | 5.7 L | ~275,000 km |
| Nissan Almera 2 (N16) 2000–2006 | |||||||
| Nissan QG16DE | 2000–2006 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–120 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan QG15DE | 2000–2006 | 1.5 L R4 | 90–110 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan QG18DE | 2000–2006 | 1.8 L R4 | 115–128 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT | 2000–2003 | 2.2 L R4 | 79–115 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | chain | 5.2–6.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan YD22DDTi | 2003–2006 | 2.2 L R4 | 114–140 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan Almera Tino 1 (V10) 2000–2006 | |||||||
| Nissan QG18DE | 2000–2006 | 1.8 L R4 | 115–128 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT | 2000–2003 | 2.2 L R4 | 79–115 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | chain | 5.2–6.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan YD22DDTi | 2003–2006 | 2.2 L R4 | 114–140 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan Almera Classic (B10) 2006–2012 | |||||||
| Nissan QG16DE | 2006–2012 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–120 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan Almera 3 (N17) 2011–2019 | |||||||
| Nissan HR12DE | 2011–2019 | 1.2 L R3 | 79–84 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan Almera RUS (G15) 2012–2019 | |||||||
| Renault K4M | 2012–2019 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–133 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Other Nissan Almera engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Renault K9K | 2001–present | 1.5 L R4 | 64–115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
Nissan Almera engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Almera?
Nissan Almera 1 (N15) (1995–2000): Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan SR20DE, Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) and Nissan CD20; Nissan Almera 2 (N16) (2000–2006): Nissan QG16DE, Nissan QG15DE, Nissan QG18DE, Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT and Nissan YD22DDTi; Nissan Almera Tino 1 (V10) (2000–2006): Nissan QG18DE, Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT and Nissan YD22DDTi; Nissan Almera Classic (B10) (2006–2012): Nissan QG16DE; Nissan Almera 3 (N17) (2011–2019): Nissan HR12DE; Nissan Almera RUS (G15) (2012–2019): Renault K4M.
Which Nissan Almera engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Almera engines are: Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) — about 400,000 km; Nissan SR20DE — about 400,000 km; Renault K4M — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Almera engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan CD20 — 5.7 L (10W-30); Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) — 3.2 L (5W-30); Nissan HR12DE — 3.2 L (5W-30); Nissan QG15DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG16DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG18DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan SR20DE — 4 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT — 5.2–6.1 L (5W-30); Nissan YD22DDTi — 6.3 L (5W-30); Renault K4M — 4.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault K9K — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Nissan Almera have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS), Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan HR12DE, Nissan QG15DE, Nissan QG16DE, Nissan QG18DE, Nissan SR20DE, Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT and Nissan YD22DDTi; timing belt: Nissan CD20, Renault K4M and Renault K9K. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Almera available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Nissan CD20, Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT, Nissan YD22DDTi and Renault K9K.
Engine details
Nissan SR20DE
This is a fairly reliable power unit without any pronounced weaknesses. On the forums, they regularly complain only about floating speed due…
Nissan CD20
You can’t call the fuel system capricious, but it really doesn’t like bad fuel.
Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS)
Floating speed and jerks indicate a clogged idle valve or a malfunction in the readings of the mass air flow sensor. Usually…
Nissan QG18DE
The timing chain delivers the most problems, often it rings already at 100,000 km.
Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT
All the serious problems of this motor are somehow connected with the fuel system.
Renault K4M
In the modifications of this motor with a phase regulator, it is he who is the weak link. Sometimes it starts to…
Nissan QG15DE
Often drivers experience floating speed due to throttle contamination.
Nissan QG16DE
Dips in traction appear due to stretching of the timing chain, it serves about 150,000 km.
Nissan YD22DDTi
Denso fuel system reliability is good, but repair costs are high.
Renault K9K
The most famous problem with such engines is cranking of the connecting rod bearings. This happens especially often with engines from Europe,…
Nissan HR12DE
This is a reliable motor, on the forums they regularly complain only about excessive vibrations.
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