Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD
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Nissan Armada engines
The Nissan Armada is a Japanese light truck vehicle manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. since 2003. The car is based on the Nissan F-Alpha platform. Until 2010, the luxury modification had the designation Infiniti QX56. In total, two generations of the model have been released. Until 2016, production was located in the United States, in Canton, Mississippi, and then in Japan. The car is available for official sale in North America.
Nissan Armada, 1st generation, 2003–2015
“Armada” was created on the F-Alpha platform, common with the first generation Titan pickup truck. The 5.3-meter-long car had three rows of seats and seven or eight seats (depending on version). A luxury version of the SUV with a different design was sold under the name Infiniti QX56.
A 5.6-liter V8 gasoline engine with a capacity of 309 hp was installed on the car (later its output was increased to 321 hp) and a five-speed automatic transmission. The Nissan Armada was produced with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
Nissan Armada, 2nd generation, 2016
The Nissan Armada was offered with 2 engines since 2003 (2 petrol). Displacement ranges from 3.5 to 5.6 liters, power output from 305 to 450 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 1 is turbocharged.
Nissan Armada engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada 1 (WA60) 2003–2015 | |||||||
| Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD | 2003–2015 | 5.6 L V8 | 305–420 hp | petrol | chain | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan Armada 3 (Y63) 2024–present | |||||||
| Nissan VR35DDTT | 2024–present | 3.5 L V6 | 425–450 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | ||
Nissan Armada engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Armada?
Nissan Armada 1 (WA60) (2003–2015): Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD; Nissan Armada 3 (Y63) (2024–present): Nissan VR35DDTT.
How much oil does the Nissan Armada engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD — 6.5 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40).
Does the Nissan Armada have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD and Nissan VR35DDTT.
Was the Nissan Armada available with a diesel engine?
No, all Nissan Armada engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Nissan VR35DDTT
The engine is new and typical weaknesses have not yet been identified.
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