Nissan VQ25DE
The main problems are caused by catalyst crumbs entering the combustion chamber.
Nissan Elgrand engines
The Nissan Elgrand is a Japanese luxury minivan from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Manufactured in 1997. Currently, the car is produced in the third generation. The car has full and rear drive circuits. In the 1st generation, many parts were taken from the Nissan Terrano SUV. In the second generation, since 2002, the model has undergone changes – more perfect equipment and modern design. Since 2010, the third generation of the model has been produced for the needs of the domestic Japanese market.
The Nissan Elgrand was offered with 6 engines since 1997 (2 diesel, 4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 liters, power output from 105 to 305 hp. 4 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan QD32ETi (about 400,000 km).
Nissan Elgrand engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Elgrand 1 (E50) 1997–2002 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan VG33E | 1997–2002 | 3.3 L V6 | 170–180 hp | petrol | belt | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan QD32ETi | 1997–1999 | 3.2 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | gears | 6.9 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan ZD30 | 1999–2002 | 3.0 L R4 | 105–170 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | chain | 6.3–6.9 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan Elgrand 2 (E51) 2002–2010 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan VQ25DE | 2002–2010 | 2.5 L V6 | 185–210 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Nissan Elgrand 3 (E52) 2010–present | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan QR25DE | 2010–present | 2.5 L R4 | 152 hp | petrol | chain | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
Nissan Elgrand engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Elgrand?
Nissan Elgrand 1 (E50) (1997–2002): Nissan VQ35DE, Nissan VG33E, Nissan QD32ETi and Nissan ZD30; Nissan Elgrand 2 (E51) (2002–2010): Nissan VQ35DE and Nissan VQ25DE; Nissan Elgrand 3 (E52) (2010–present): Nissan VQ35DE and Nissan QR25DE.
Which Nissan Elgrand engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Elgrand engines are: Nissan QD32ETi — about 400,000 km; Nissan VQ35DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan VQ25DE — about 330,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Elgrand engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan QD32ETi — 6.9 L (10W-30); Nissan QR25DE — 5.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan VG33E — 3.7 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ25DE — 4 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ35DE — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan ZD30 — 6.3–6.9 L (5W-30).
Does the Nissan Elgrand have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan QR25DE, Nissan VQ25DE, Nissan VQ35DE and Nissan ZD30; timing belt: Nissan VG33E; gear drive: Nissan QD32ETi. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Elgrand available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Nissan QD32ETi and Nissan ZD30.
Engine details
Nissan QD32ETi
This engine is very noisy and vibration-loaded due to the timing gear drive.
Nissan VG33E
Due to the breaking off of the crankshaft shank, it may well bend the valves in the motor.
Nissan QR25DE
Until 2004, motors were equipped with not very durable catalysts, which quickly collapsed, and their crumbs were sucked into the combustion chambers.…
Nissan VQ35DE
This is a very reliable unit with a high resource, but oil consumption is common. The reason is either coking due to…
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