Nissan RD28
The cylinder head of this diesel engine cracks easily from overheating.
Nissan Patrol engines
The Nissan Patrol is a Japanese full-size SUV from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Produced since 1951. The main competitors are Infiniti and Land Cruiser. In total, six generations of the model have been made, the last of which has been produced since 2010. In Australia, the car was sold as the Ford Maverick, in Europe under the name Ebro Patrol, in Japan under the name Nissan Safari, and in many other countries under the name Nissan Armada. Until 2017, the model was officially sold in Russia.
The Nissan Patrol was offered with 11 engines since 1987 (5 diesel, 6 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.8 to 5.6 liters, power output from 95 to 450 hp. 4 use a timing chain and 3 a timing belt. 4 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan TD42 (about 500,000 km).
Nissan Patrol engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Patrol 4 (Y60) 1987–1998 | |||||||
| Nissan TB42 | 1987–1998 | 4.2 L R6 | 170–175 hp | petrol | chain | 8.2 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan RD28 | 1987–1995 | 2.8 L R6 | 95–100 hp | diesel | belt | 6.4 L | ~350,000 km |
| Nissan RD28T | 1987–1998 | 2.8 L R6 | 115–125 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.4 L | ~320,000 km |
| Nissan TD42 | 1987–1998 | 4.2 L R6 | 115–160 hp | diesel | gears | 9.4 L | ~500,000 km |
| Nissan Patrol 5 (Y61) 1997–present | |||||||
| Nissan TB45 | 1997–2002 | 4.5 L R6 | 200 hp | petrol | chain | 8.3 L | ~420,000 km |
| Nissan RD28ETi | 1997–1999 | 2.8 L R6 | 130–135 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan TD42 | 1997–present | 4.2 L R6 | 115–160 hp | diesel | gears | 9.4 L | ~500,000 km |
| Nissan ZD30 | 1999–2013 | 3.0 L R4 | 105–170 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | 6.3–6.9 L | ~250,000 km | |
| Nissan TB48DE | 2001–present | 4.8 L R6 | 245–250 hp | petrol | chain | 6.8 L | ~450,000 km |
| Nissan Patrol 6 (Y62) 2010–present | |||||||
| Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD | 2010–present | 5.6 L | 305–420 hp | petrol | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan VQ40DE | 2017–present | 4.0 L | 265 hp | petrol | 5.1 L | ~500,000 km | |
| Nissan Patrol 7 (Y63) 2024–present | |||||||
| Nissan VR35DDTT | 2024–present | 3.5 L V6 | 425–450 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | ||
Nissan Patrol engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Patrol?
Nissan Patrol 4 (Y60) (1987–1998): Nissan TB42, Nissan RD28, Nissan RD28T and Nissan TD42; Nissan Patrol 5 (Y61) (1997–present): Nissan TB45, Nissan RD28ETi, Nissan TD42, Nissan ZD30 and Nissan TB48DE; Nissan Patrol 6 (Y62) (2010–present): Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD and Nissan VQ40DE; Nissan Patrol 7 (Y63) (2024–present): Nissan VR35DDTT.
Which Nissan Patrol engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Patrol engines are: Nissan TD42 — about 500,000 km; Nissan VQ40DE — about 500,000 km; Nissan TB48DE — about 450,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Patrol engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan RD28 — 6.4 L (10W-40); Nissan RD28ETi — 6.4 L (5W-30); Nissan RD28T — 6.4 L (10W-40); Nissan TB42 — 8.2 L (15W-40); Nissan TB45 — 8.3 L (10W-40); Nissan TB48DE — 6.8 L (5W-40); Nissan TD42 — 9.4 L (10W-30); Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD — 6.5 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan VQ40DE — 5.1 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan ZD30 — 6.3–6.9 L (5W-30).
Does the Nissan Patrol have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan TB42, Nissan TB45, Nissan TB48DE and Nissan VR35DDTT; timing belt: Nissan RD28, Nissan RD28ETi and Nissan RD28T; gear drive: Nissan TD42. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Patrol available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Nissan RD28, Nissan RD28ETi, Nissan RD28T, Nissan TD42 and Nissan ZD30.
Engine details
Nissan RD28T
This diesel engine is very afraid of overheating, it often cracks the cylinder head.
Nissan TB42
The motor has excellent reliability and a huge resource, but consumes a lot of fuel.
Nissan RD28ETi
The most common engine failure is a cracked block head due to overheating.
Nissan TB45
This engine has excellent reliability and service life, but very high fuel consumption.
Nissan TB48DE
The reliability of the engine is excellent, its only drawback is its huge fuel consumption.
Nissan VK56DE / VK56VD
The most famous problem of this unit is the formation of scuffing in the cylinders due to the ingress of crumbs from…
Nissan VQ40DE
Nissan owners with such a unit often complain about fuel consumption, and not about breakdowns, but it still has one weak point.…
Nissan VR35DDTT
The engine is new and typical weaknesses have not yet been identified.
Nissan TD42
One of the world's most reliable diesel engines is noisy and vibrates.
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