Nissan QG13DE
A short-lived timing chain often stretches to a range of 120 - 150 thousand kilometers.
Nissan Bluebird Sylphy engines
The Nissan Bluebird Sylphy is a Japanese compact car manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. from the year 2000. Since 2012, the third generation of the model has been produced. The machine is based on the MS platform with a full and front-wheel drive configuration. Initially, the car was intended for the domestic market. However, already in the 1st generation, the car began to be sold under different names almost all over the world. Nissan Almera in Europe, Nissan Pulsar in Australia, Indonesia, Philippines , Nissan Sentra in the USA, Nissan Sunny in the Middle East and South East Asia. The name of the car is translated as “wind”.
The Nissan Bluebird Sylphy was offered with 10 engines since 2000 (10 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.3 to 2.0 liters, power output from 87 to 218 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan MR20DE (about 350,000 km).
Nissan Bluebird Sylphy engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Bluebird Sylphy G10 2000–2012 | |||||||
| Nissan QG15DE | 2000–2012 | 1.5 L R4 | 90–110 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan QR20DD | 2000–2005 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol | chain | 3.9 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan Bluebird Sylphy N16 2000–2012 | |||||||
| Nissan QG16DE | 2000–2006 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–120 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan QG18DE | 2000–2006 | 1.8 L R4 | 115–128 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan QG13DE | 2000–2012 | 1.3 L R4 | 87–90 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan QG18DD | 2000–2005 | 1.8 L R4 | 130 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan Bluebird Sylphy G11 2005–2012 | |||||||
| Nissan HR16DE | 2005–2012 | 1.6 L | 108 hp | petrol | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km | |
| Nissan MR20DE | 2005–2012 | 2.0 L | 133 hp | petrol | 4.4 L | ~350,000 km | |
| Nissan Bluebird Sylphy B17 2012–present | |||||||
| Nissan MRA8DE | 2012–present | 1.8 L R4 | 130 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan MR16DDT | 2015–present | 1.6 L R4 | 163–218 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~220,000 km |
Nissan Bluebird Sylphy engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy?
Nissan Bluebird Sylphy G10 (2000–2012): Nissan QG15DE and Nissan QR20DD; Nissan Bluebird Sylphy N16 (2000–2012): Nissan QG16DE, Nissan QG18DE, Nissan QG13DE and Nissan QG18DD; Nissan Bluebird Sylphy G11 (2005–2012): Nissan HR16DE and Nissan MR20DE; Nissan Bluebird Sylphy B17 (2012–present): Nissan MRA8DE and Nissan MR16DDT.
Which Nissan Bluebird Sylphy engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Bluebird Sylphy engines are: Nissan MR20DE — about 350,000 km; Nissan HR16DE — about 300,000 km; Nissan MRA8DE — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan HR16DE — 4.3 L (0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-60 / 15W-40); Nissan MR16DDT — 4.5 L (5W-30); Nissan MR20DE — 4.4 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-60 / 15W-40); Nissan MRA8DE — 4.5 L (5W-30); Nissan QG13DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG15DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG16DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG18DD — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG18DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QR20DD — 3.9 L (5W-30).
Does the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan MR16DDT, Nissan MRA8DE, Nissan QG13DE, Nissan QG15DE, Nissan QG16DE, Nissan QG18DD, Nissan QG18DE and Nissan QR20DD.
Was the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy available with a diesel engine?
No, all Nissan Bluebird Sylphy engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Nissan QG18DE
The timing chain delivers the most problems, often it rings already at 100,000 km.
Nissan QG15DE
Often drivers experience floating speed due to throttle contamination.
Nissan QG18DD
This engine is extremely demanding on fuel quality and has a very gentle high pressure fuel pump.
Nissan QG16DE
Dips in traction appear due to stretching of the timing chain, it serves about 150,000 km.
Nissan QR20DD
First of all, we note that this engine has capricious fuel equipment.
Nissan HR16DE
This very reliable motor in the first years of production was marked by a whole bunch of problems: there were difficulties with…
Nissan MR20DE
This unit is very reliable and does not have any serious design flaws, however, many owners complain about oil consumption, and sometimes…
Nissan MR16DDT
Most of the complaints on the forums are related to all sorts of noises or knocks.
Nissan MRA8DE
Most often, owners of cars with such a motor complain online about oil consumption.
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