Nissan CG10DE
The most famous problem with internal combustion engines is that their timing chains stretch and rattle.
Nissan Micra/March engines
The Nissan Micra is a Japanese subcompact car from the manufacturer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Manufactured since 1982. Produced in the UK since 1992. In 2016, the 5th generation model was introduced. In the second and third generations, the car, in addition to the main body modification – a hatchback, was also produced in a station wagon and a convertible. In most countries in Latin America and Asia, the car is better known as the Nissan March.
The Nissan Micra/March was offered with 14 engines since 1992 (12 petrol, 2 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 1.6 liters, power output from 55 to 117 hp. 11 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault K9K (about 400,000 km).
Nissan Micra/March engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan March 2 (K11) 1992–2003 | |||||||
| Nissan CG10DE | 1992–2003 | 1.0 L R4 | 55–60 hp | petrol | chain | 3.1 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan CG13DE | 1992–2003 | 1.3 L R4 | 75–82 hp | petrol | chain | 3.1 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan CGA3DE | 2000–2003 | 1.3 L R4 | 85–89 hp | petrol | chain | 3.1 L | ~230,000 km |
| Nissan Micra 2 (K11) 1992–2003 | |||||||
| Nissan CG10DE | 1992–2003 | 1.0 L R4 | 55–60 hp | petrol | chain | 3.1 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan CG13DE | 1992–2003 | 1.3 L R4 | 75–82 hp | petrol | chain | 3.1 L | ~220,000 km |
| Peugeot TUD5 | 1998–2002 | 1.5 L R4 | 58 hp | diesel | belt | 4.5 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan CGA3DE | 2000–2003 | 1.3 L R4 | 85–89 hp | petrol | chain | 3.1 L | ~230,000 km |
| Nissan March 3 (K12) 2002–2010 | |||||||
| Nissan CR10DE | 2002–2004 | 1.0 L R4 | 68 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~180,000 km |
| Nissan CR12DE | 2002–2010 | 1.2 L R4 | 65–90 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan CR14DE | 2002–2010 | 1.4 L R4 | 88–98 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan Micra 3 (K12) 2002–2010 | |||||||
| Nissan CR10DE | 2002–2004 | 1.0 L R4 | 68 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~180,000 km |
| Nissan CR12DE | 2002–2010 | 1.2 L R4 | 65–90 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan CR14DE | 2002–2010 | 1.4 L R4 | 88–98 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan HR15DE | 2004–2010 | 1.5 L R4 | 100–116 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~230,000 km |
| Renault K9K | 2005–2010 | 1.5 L R4 | 64–115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan HR16DE | 2007–2010 | 1.6 L | 108 hp | petrol | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km | |
| Nissan Micra 4 (K13) 2010–present | |||||||
| Nissan HR16DE | 2010–2017 | 1.6 L | 108 hp | petrol | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km | |
| Nissan HR12DE | 2010–2017 | 1.2 L R3 | 79–84 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan HR15DE | 2010–present | 1.5 L R4 | 100–116 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~230,000 km |
| Nissan HR12DDR | 2011–2017 | 1.2 L R3 | 98 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.9 L | ~240,000 km |
| Nissan Micra 5 (K14) 2017–present | |||||||
| Renault K9K | 2017–2018 | 1.5 L R4 | 64–115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault H4D | 2017–2019 | 1.0 L R3 | 61–73 hp | petrol | chain | 3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan HR10DDT | 2019–present | 1.0 L R3 | 110–117 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.1 L | ~220,000 km |
Nissan Micra/March engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Micra/March?
Nissan March 2 (K11) (1992–2003): Nissan CG10DE, Nissan CG13DE and Nissan CGA3DE; Nissan Micra 2 (K11) (1992–2003): Nissan CG10DE, Nissan CG13DE, Peugeot TUD5 and Nissan CGA3DE; Nissan March 3 (K12) (2002–2010): Nissan CR10DE, Nissan CR12DE and Nissan CR14DE; Nissan Micra 3 (K12) (2002–2010): Nissan CR10DE, Nissan CR12DE, Nissan CR14DE, Nissan HR15DE, Renault K9K and Nissan HR16DE; Nissan Micra 4 (K13) (2010–present): Nissan HR16DE, Nissan HR12DE, Nissan HR15DE and Nissan HR12DDR; Nissan Micra 5 (K14) (2017–present): Renault K9K, Renault H4D and Nissan HR10DDT.
Which Nissan Micra/March engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Micra/March engines are: Renault K9K — about 400,000 km; Nissan HR16DE — about 300,000 km; Nissan HR12DE — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Micra/March engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan CG10DE — 3.1 L (5W-30); Nissan CG13DE — 3.1 L (5W-30); Nissan CGA3DE — 3.1 L (5W-30); Nissan CR10DE — 3.2 L (0W-20); Nissan CR12DE — 3.4 L (0W-20); Nissan CR14DE — 3.4 L (0W-20); Nissan HR10DDT — 4.1 L (5W-30); Nissan HR12DDR — 3.9 L (0W-20); Nissan HR12DE — 3.2 L (5W-30); 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); Peugeot TUD5 — 4.5 L (5W-40); Renault H4D — 3 L (5W-30); Renault K9K — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Nissan Micra/March have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan CG10DE, Nissan CG13DE, Nissan CGA3DE, Nissan CR10DE, Nissan CR12DE, Nissan CR14DE, Nissan HR10DDT, Nissan HR12DDR, Nissan HR12DE, Nissan HR15DE and Renault H4D; timing belt: Peugeot TUD5 and Renault K9K. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Micra/March available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Peugeot TUD5 and Renault K9K.
Engine details
Nissan CG13DE
Most often, owners turn to a service to replace stretched timing chains.
Peugeot TUD5
Regularly check the condition of the timing belt; if it breaks, the valves most often bend.
Nissan CGA3DE
The most common procedure is to replace stretched timing chains.
Renault K9K
The most famous problem with such engines is cranking of the connecting rod bearings. This happens especially often with engines from Europe,…
Nissan CR10DE
The main disadvantage of the motor is its low power, so it was quickly abandoned.
Nissan CR12DE
The first years there were problems with stretching the timing chain, but then its resource grew.
Nissan CR14DE
In the first years of production, cases of hanging valves were periodically recorded.
Nissan HR15DE
The engine is considered quite reliable and gives the owners a few problems.
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 HR12DE
This is a reliable motor, on the forums they regularly complain only about excessive vibrations.
Nissan HR12DDR
This is a reliable motor and the main complaints on the forums are related to noise and vibrations.
Renault H4D
The main thing is to monitor the cooling system, and especially with the rear engine.
Nissan HR10DDT
This turbo engine has appeared recently and information on weak points has not yet been collected.
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