Nissan Pintara engines
The Nissan Pintara is a mid-size Japanese car from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Produced in Australia from 1986 to 1993. Two generations of the model were made. The car has three body modifications – sedan, station wagon and hatchback. In Japan and New Zealand, the car was sold under the name Nissan Bluebird, in America – Nissan Stanza. After 1992, an updated version of the sedan model was marketed as Ford Australia and the hatchback as Ford Corsair.
The Nissan Pintara was offered with 3 engines between 1986 and 1992 (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 2.4 liters, power output from 82 to 155 hp. 2 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan KA24E (about 375,000 km).
Nissan Pintara engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pintara U12 1986–1992 | |||||||
| Nissan CA20 | 1986–1992 | 2.0 L R4 | 82–110 hp | petrol | belt | ||
| Nissan KA24E | 1989–1992 | 2.4 L R4 | 115–140 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~375,000 km |
| Other Nissan Pintara engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Nissan KA24DE | 1988–2004 | 2.4 L R4 | 140–155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.1 L | ~350,000 km |
Nissan Pintara engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Pintara?
Nissan Pintara U12 (1986–1992): Nissan CA20 and Nissan KA24E.
Which Nissan Pintara engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Pintara engines are: Nissan KA24E — about 375,000 km; Nissan KA24DE — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Pintara engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan KA24DE — 4.1 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan KA24E — 4.3 L (5W-30).
Does the Nissan Pintara have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan KA24DE and Nissan KA24E; timing belt: Nissan CA20. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Pintara available with a diesel engine?
No, all Nissan Pintara engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
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