Nissan Bassara engines
The Nissan Bassara is a Japanese minivan car manufactured from 1999 to 2003 by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Literally translated, the name of the model means “prize / object of desire”. Bassara’s main competitors were Honda Odyssey and Toyota Gaia. The car has one platform with models such as Nissan Gloria, Nissan Presage and Nissan R’nessa. In 2001, the car underwent some modification, in particular, the diesel engine was replaced by a gasoline one.
The Nissan Bassara was offered with 4 engines between 1999 and 2003 (3 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 2.4 to 3.0 liters, power output from 140 to 230 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan KA24DE (about 350,000 km).
Nissan Bassara engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Bassara 1 (JU30) 1999–2003 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ30DE | 1999–2003 | 3.0 L V6 | 190–230 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~350,000 km |
| Nissan KA24DE | 1999–2003 | 2.4 L R4 | 140–155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.1 L | ~350,000 km |
| Nissan YD25 | 1999–2003 | 2.5 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 7.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan QR25DE | 2000–2003 | 2.5 L R4 | 152 hp | petrol | chain | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
Nissan Bassara engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Bassara?
Nissan Bassara 1 (JU30) (1999–2003): Nissan VQ30DE, Nissan KA24DE, Nissan YD25 and Nissan QR25DE.
Which Nissan Bassara engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Bassara engines are: Nissan KA24DE — about 350,000 km; Nissan VQ30DE — about 350,000 km; Nissan QR25DE — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Bassara engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan KA24DE — 4.1 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan QR25DE — 5.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan VQ30DE — 4 L (5W-30); Nissan YD25 — 7.6 L (5W-30).
Does the Nissan Bassara have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan KA24DE, Nissan QR25DE, Nissan VQ30DE and Nissan YD25.
Was the Nissan Bassara available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Nissan YD25.
Engine details
Nissan VQ30DE
Most internal combustion engine problems are in catalyst crumbs that are sucked into the cylinders.
Nissan QR25DE
Until 2004, motors were equipped with not very durable catalysts, which quickly collapsed, and their crumbs were sucked into the combustion chambers.…
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