Nissan HR15DE
The engine is considered quite reliable and gives the owners a few problems.
Nissan Livina/Geniss engines
Nissan Livina / Geniss is a Japanese compact van from the manufacturer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Start of production – 2006. Since 2013, the 2nd generation of the machine has been manufactured. The car is assembled or assembled in Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan. The name Livina is used for a shortened 5-seater version of the model. The Indonesian 7-seater is called the Grand Livina, and in the Chinese market, the Livina Geniss. The sports version of the Livina X-Gear looks like a crossover.
The Nissan Livina/Geniss was offered with 3 engines between 2006 and 2019 (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 1.8 liters, power output from 100 to 128 hp. All of them use a timing chain. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan HR16DE (about 300,000 km).
Nissan Livina/Geniss engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Livina 1 (L10) 2006–2019 | |||||||
| Nissan HR16DE | 2006–2019 | 1.6 L R4 | 108 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan MR18DE | 2006–2013 | 1.8 L R4 | 122–128 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~240,000 km |
| Nissan HR15DE | 2007–2013 | 1.5 L R4 | 100–116 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~230,000 km |
Nissan Livina/Geniss engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Livina/Geniss?
Nissan Livina 1 (L10) (2006–2019): Nissan HR16DE, Nissan MR18DE and Nissan HR15DE.
Which Nissan Livina/Geniss engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Livina/Geniss engines are: Nissan HR16DE — about 300,000 km; Nissan MR18DE — about 240,000 km; Nissan HR15DE — about 230,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Livina/Geniss engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan HR15DE — 4.2 L (5W-30); Nissan HR16DE — 4.3 L (0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-60 / 15W-40); Nissan MR18DE — 4.5 L (5W-30).
Does the Nissan Livina/Geniss have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan HR15DE, Nissan HR16DE and Nissan MR18DE.
Was the Nissan Livina/Geniss available with a diesel engine?
No, all Nissan Livina/Geniss engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Nissan MR18DE
Due to thin walls, there were cases of cracking of the cylinder head when tightening bolts or candles.
Nissan HR16DE
This very reliable motor in the first years of production was marked by a whole bunch of problems: there were difficulties with…
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