Nissan Note engines

Nissan Note is a Japanese subcompact car from the manufacturer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. It has been produced since 2004 at factories in the UK and since 2012 (from the 2nd generation) in Japan and Mexico. The car has modifications for both domestic and European markets. In the North American market, the car is sold under the name Versa Note. In early 2017, the manufacturer introduced a hybrid version of the model – Note E-Power, using an electric motor as the main one.

The Nissan Note was offered with 6 engines since 2004 (5 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 1.6 liters, power output from 64 to 116 hp. 4 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault K9K (about 400,000 km).

Nissan Note engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Nissan Note 1 (E11) 2004–2013
Nissan CR14DE2004–20131.4 L R488–98 hppetrolchain3.4 L~220,000 km
Nissan HR15DE2004–20131.5 L R4100–116 hppetrolchain4.2 L~230,000 km
Renault K9K2006–20131.5 L R464–115 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.5 L~400,000 km
Nissan HR16DE2006–20131.6 L108 hppetrol4.3 L~300,000 km
Nissan Note 2 (E12) 2012–2020
Renault K9K2012–20201.5 L R464–115 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.5 L~400,000 km
Nissan HR16DE2012–20201.6 L108 hppetrol4.3 L~300,000 km
Nissan HR12DE2012–20201.2 L R379–84 hppetrolchain3.2 L~250,000 km
Nissan HR12DDR2012–20201.2 L R398 hppetrol, turbochain3.9 L~240,000 km
Nissan Note 3 (E13) 2020–present
Nissan HR12DE2020–present1.2 L R379–84 hppetrolchain3.2 L~250,000 km

Nissan Note engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Nissan Note?

Nissan Note 1 (E11) (2004–2013): Nissan CR14DE, Nissan HR15DE, Renault K9K and Nissan HR16DE; Nissan Note 2 (E12) (2012–2020): Renault K9K, Nissan HR16DE, Nissan HR12DE and Nissan HR12DDR; Nissan Note 3 (E13) (2020–present): Nissan HR12DE.

Which Nissan Note engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Nissan Note 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 Note engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan CR14DE — 3.4 L (0W-20); 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); Renault K9K — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).

Does the Nissan Note have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Nissan CR14DE, Nissan HR12DDR, Nissan HR12DE and Nissan HR15DE; timing belt: Renault K9K. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Nissan Note available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Renault K9K.

Engine details

Renault K9K

Renault K9K

2001–present · 1.5 L R4 · diesel · 64–115 hp · belt

The most famous problem with such engines is cranking of the connecting rod bearings. This happens especially often with engines from Europe,…

Nissan CR14DE

Nissan CR14DE

2002–2013 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 88–98 hp · chain

In the first years of production, cases of hanging valves were periodically recorded.

Nissan HR15DE

Nissan HR15DE

2004 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 100–116 hp · chain

The engine is considered quite reliable and gives the owners a few problems.

Nissan HR16DE

Nissan HR16DE

2005 · 1.6 L · petrol · 108 hp

This very reliable motor in the first years of production was marked by a whole bunch of problems: there were difficulties with…

Nissan HR12DE

Nissan HR12DE

2010 · 1.2 L R3 · petrol · 79–84 hp · chain

This is a reliable motor, on the forums they regularly complain only about excessive vibrations.

Nissan HR12DDR

Nissan HR12DDR

2011–2020 · 1.2 L R3 · petrol · 98 hp · chain

This is a reliable motor and the main complaints on the forums are related to noise and vibrations.

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