Nissan Lucino/200SX engines

Nissan Lucino / 200SX is a Japanese compact and sports compact car of the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. line. Years of release – 1994-2000. 1995 to 1998 The coupe was marketed in the North American market as the Nissan 200SX. The car was manufactured in the bodies of a 3- and 5-door hatchback and a 2-door coupe. In addition to Japan, the machines were also assembled in assembly workshops in the United States. The name of the car “Lusina” is taken from ancient Roman mythology in honor of the goddess of the moon and childbirth.

The Nissan Lucino/200SX was offered with 7 engines between 1984 and 1999 (7 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 2.0 liters, power output from 82 to 175 hp. 5 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan SR20DE (about 400,000 km).

Nissan Lucino/200SX engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Nissan 200SX S12 1984–1988
Nissan CA181984–19881.8 L R491–175 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt
Nissan CA201984–19882.0 L R482–110 hppetrolbelt
Nissan 200SX B14 1994–1999
Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS)1994–19991.6 L R4100–115 hppetrolchain3.2 L~320,000 km
Nissan Lucino B14 1994–1999
Nissan SR18DE1994–19991.8 L R4110 hppetrolchain3.4 L~380,000 km
Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS)1995–19991.6 L R4100–115 hppetrolchain3.2 L~320,000 km
Nissan SR16VE1997–19991.6 L R4petrolchain4.2 L~320,000 km
Nissan 200SX S14 1995–1998
Nissan SR20DE1995–19982.0 L R4130–165 hppetrolchain4 L~400,000 km
Other Nissan Lucino/200SX engines generation not specified
Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS)1987–20001.5 L85–97 hppetrolchain3.2 L~300,000 km

Nissan Lucino/200SX engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Nissan Lucino/200SX?

Nissan 200SX S12 (1984–1988): Nissan CA18 and Nissan CA20; Nissan 200SX B14 (1994–1999): Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS); Nissan Lucino B14 (1994–1999): Nissan SR18DE, Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) and Nissan SR16VE; Nissan 200SX S14 (1995–1998): Nissan SR20DE.

Which Nissan Lucino/200SX engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Nissan Lucino/200SX engines are: Nissan SR20DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan SR18DE — about 380,000 km; Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) — about 320,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Nissan Lucino/200SX engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS) — 3.2 L (5W-30 /5W-40 / 10W-30 /10W-40); Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) — 3.2 L (5W-30); Nissan SR16VE — 4.2 L (5W-30); Nissan SR18DE — 3.4 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan SR20DE — 4 L (5W-30, 5W-40).

Does the Nissan Lucino/200SX have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS), Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan SR16VE, Nissan SR18DE and Nissan SR20DE; timing belt: Nissan CA18 and Nissan CA20. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Nissan Lucino/200SX available with a diesel engine?

No, all Nissan Lucino/200SX engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Nissan CA18

Nissan CA18

1981–1994 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 91–175 hp · belt

The timing belt must be replaced on schedule, its failure means an expensive repair.

Nissan CA20

Nissan CA20

1981–1991 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 82–110 hp · belt

Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS)

Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS)

1987–2000 · 1.5 L · petrol · 85–97 hp · chain

The carburetor versions have the most problems. Due to clogged strainers and jets inside the fuel system, the engine starts to work…

Nissan SR18DE

Nissan SR18DE

1989–2001 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 110 hp · chain

Almost trouble-free motor, easily runs 300 - 400 thousand km without major repairs.

Nissan SR20DE

Nissan SR20DE

1989–2002 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 130–165 hp · chain

This is a fairly reliable power unit without any pronounced weaknesses. On the forums, they regularly complain only about floating speed due…

Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS)

Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS)

1990–2002 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 100–115 hp · chain

Floating speed and jerks indicate a clogged idle valve or a malfunction in the readings of the mass air flow sensor. Usually…

Nissan SR16VE

Nissan SR16VE

1997–2000 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · chain

Owners of this unit are highly recommended to monitor the quality of fuel.

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