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 NV200 engines
The Nissan NV200 is a Japanese light commercial vehicle manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. since 2009. The car is produced in the form of a 7-seater minivan and a 2-seater van. In Europe and India, a special 5-seater version, the Nissan Evalia, is produced and sold. In Japan, the car is known under the designation Nissan NV200 Vanette. Since 2013, General Motors has been producing the Chevrolet City Express van based on the NV200. Cars are assembled in Japan, Spain, China and some other countries.
The Nissan NV200 was offered with 5 engines since 2009 (4 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 4.0 liters, power output from 64 to 265 hp. 4 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan VQ40DE (about 500,000 km).
Nissan NV200 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan NV200 1 (M20) 2009–present | |||||||
| Nissan HR16DE | 2009–present | 1.6 L R4 | 108 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan HR15DE | 2009–present | 1.5 L R4 | 100–116 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~230,000 km |
| Other Nissan NV200 engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Renault K9K | 2001–present | 1.5 L R4 | 64–115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan VQ40DE | 2005 | 4.0 L V6 | 265 hp | petrol | chain | 5.1 L | ~500,000 km |
| Nissan MR20DE | 2005–2020 | 2.0 L R4 | 133 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~350,000 km |
Nissan NV200 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan NV200?
Nissan NV200 1 (M20) (2009–present): Nissan HR16DE and Nissan HR15DE.
Which Nissan NV200 engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan NV200 engines are: Nissan VQ40DE — about 500,000 km; Renault K9K — about 400,000 km; Nissan MR20DE — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan NV200 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 MR20DE — 4.4 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-60 / 15W-40); Nissan VQ40DE — 5.1 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Renault K9K — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Nissan NV200 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan HR15DE, Nissan HR16DE, Nissan MR20DE and Nissan VQ40DE; timing belt: Renault K9K. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan NV200 available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Renault K9K.
Engine details
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 MR20DE
This unit is very reliable and does not have any serious design flaws, however, many owners complain about oil consumption, and sometimes…
Nissan VQ40DE
Nissan owners with such a unit often complain about fuel consumption, and not about breakdowns, but it still has one weak point.…
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