Nissan VH45DE
The only weak point of the internal combustion engine is the plastic timing chain guides.
Nissan President engines
Nissan President is a Japanese executive class limousine manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. The car was manufactured from 1965 to 2010. in Japan. Initially, the car was sold only on the domestic market, but since the end of the 80s. exported to Singapore, China and other countries of Southeast Asia. In the 90s and 2000s. the model was also sold in the North American market under the brand name Infiniti Q45. A total of 4 generations of the President model have been released.
The Nissan President was offered with 2 engines between 1990 and 2010 (2 petrol). Displacement ranges from 4.5 to 4.5 liters, power output from 278 to 280 hp. All of them use a timing chain. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD (about 400,000 km).
Nissan President engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan President 2 (HG50) 1990–2002 | |||||||
| Nissan VH45DE | 1990–2002 | 4.5 L | 278 hp | petrol | chain | 5.6 L | ~350,000 km |
| Nissan President 4 (PGF50) 2003–2010 | |||||||
| Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD | 2003–2010 | 4.5 L | 280 hp | petrol | 6.4 L | ~400,000 km | |
Nissan President engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan President?
Nissan President 2 (HG50) (1990–2002): Nissan VH45DE; Nissan President 4 (PGF50) (2003–2010): Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD.
Which Nissan President engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan President engines are: Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD — about 400,000 km; Nissan VH45DE — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan President engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan VH45DE — 5.6 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD — 6.4 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40).
Does the Nissan President have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan VH45DE.
Was the Nissan President available with a diesel engine?
No, all Nissan President engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Nissan VK45DE / VK45DD
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