Nissan RB20
Engines of this series are known for reliability and minimum problems in operation.
Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z engines
The Nissan Fairlady Z / 350Z is a Japanese sports car of the 5th generation of the Z series of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Produced from 2002 to 2008. The model has a rear-wheel drive, a front-mounted engine and a 2-door and 2-seater coupe and roadster body. Due to the fact that the motor is located almost in the center, the 350Z has good weight distribution and controllability. In the domestic Japanese market, the model is called the Fairlady Z, and in the international market, it is the Nissan 350Z.
The Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z was offered with 4 engines between 1985 and 1989 (4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.7 liters, power output from 115 to 330 hp. 3 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan RB20 (about 400,000 km).
Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Fairlady Z31 1985–1989 | |||||||
| Nissan RB20 | 1985–1989 | 2.0 L | 115 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | belt | 4.2 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan 350Z 5 (Z33) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan VQ35HR | 3.5 L V6 | 300–315 hp | petrol | chain | 4.9 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Other Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Nissan VQ37VHR | 2007 | 3.7 L | 330 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km |
Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z?
Nissan Fairlady Z31 (1985–1989): Nissan RB20; Nissan 350Z 5 (Z33): Nissan VQ35DE and Nissan VQ35HR.
Which Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z engines are: Nissan RB20 — about 400,000 km; Nissan VQ35DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan VQ35HR — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan RB20 — 4.2 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan VQ35DE — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan VQ35HR — 4.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan VQ37VHR — 5.4 L (0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 15W-40).
Does the Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan VQ35DE, Nissan VQ35HR and Nissan VQ37VHR; timing belt: Nissan RB20. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z available with a diesel engine?
No, all Nissan Fairlady Z/350Z engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Nissan VQ35DE
This is a very reliable unit with a high resource, but oil consumption is common. The reason is either coking due to…
Nissan VQ35HR
The most famous problem of this engine is seizures in the cylinders and oil burner. The main reason for their appearance, many…
Nissan VQ37VHR
The bulk of the complaints on the forums are related to oil consumption and there are several reasons for this: firstly, this…
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