Nissan SR18DE
Almost trouble-free motor, easily runs 300 - 400 thousand km without major repairs.
Nissan Primera engines
The Nissan Primera is a Japanese large family car manufactured by the car manufacturer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. from 1990 to 2008. In total, 3 generations of the model were produced. There were versions for both domestic and European car market segments. The name of the car in translation from Spanish means “best / first class”. In the North American market, the car was sold under the designation Infiniti G20. The model was assembled in the UK and Japan.
The Nissan Primera was offered with 13 engines between 1990 and 2008 (4 diesel, 9 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.6 to 2.5 liters, power output from 75 to 205 hp. 10 use a timing chain and 3 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault F9Q (dCi) (about 500,000 km).
Nissan Primera engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Primera 1 (P10) 1990–1996 | |||||||
| Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) | 1990–1996 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~320,000 km |
| Nissan SR20DE | 1990–1996 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–165 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan SR18DE | 1990–1996 | 1.8 L R4 | 110 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~380,000 km |
| Nissan CD20 | 1992–1996 | 2.0 L R4 | 75 hp | diesel | belt | 5.7 L | ~275,000 km |
| Nissan Primera 2 (P11) 1996–2002 | |||||||
| Nissan CD20T | 1996–2002 | 2.0 L R4 | 90 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.5 L | ~230,000 km |
| Nissan SR20VE | 1997–2000 | 2.0 L R4 | 190–205 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Nissan QG18DE | 1998–2002 | 1.8 L R4 | 115–128 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan QG18DD | 1999–2002 | 1.8 L R4 | 130 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan Primera 3 (P12) 2001–2008 | |||||||
| Nissan QG16DE | 2001–2008 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–120 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan QR20DE | 2001–2007 | 2.0 L R4 | 147 hp | petrol | chain | 3.9 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan QR25DD | 2001–2007 | 2.5 L R4 | 170 hp | petrol | chain | 5.1 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan YD22DDTi | 2001–2007 | 2.2 L R4 | 114–140 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Other Nissan Primera engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Renault F9Q (dCi) | 1998–2012 | 1.9 L R4 | 80–130 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.5 L | ~500,000 km |
Nissan Primera engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Primera?
Nissan Primera 1 (P10) (1990–1996): Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan SR20DE, Nissan SR18DE and Nissan CD20; Nissan Primera 2 (P11) (1996–2002): Nissan CD20T, Nissan SR20VE, Nissan QG18DE and Nissan QG18DD; Nissan Primera 3 (P12) (2001–2008): Nissan QG16DE, Nissan QR20DE, Nissan QR25DD and Nissan YD22DDTi.
Which Nissan Primera engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Primera engines are: Renault F9Q (dCi) — about 500,000 km; Nissan SR20DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan SR18DE — about 380,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Primera engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan CD20 — 5.7 L (10W-30); Nissan CD20T — 5.5 L (10W-30); Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) — 3.2 L (5W-30); Nissan QG16DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG18DD — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG18DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QR20DE — 3.9 L (0W-30 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-60 / 15W-40 / 20W-20); Nissan QR25DD — 5.1 L (5W-30); Nissan SR18DE — 3.4 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan SR20DE — 4 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan SR20VE — 3.4 L (5W-30); Nissan YD22DDTi — 6.3 L (5W-30); Renault F9Q (dCi) — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Nissan Primera have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan QG16DE, Nissan QG18DD, Nissan QG18DE, Nissan QR20DE, Nissan QR25DD, Nissan SR18DE, Nissan SR20DE, Nissan SR20VE and Nissan YD22DDTi; timing belt: Nissan CD20, Nissan CD20T and Renault F9Q (dCi). Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Primera available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Nissan CD20, Nissan CD20T, Nissan YD22DDTi and Renault F9Q (dCi).
Engine details
Nissan SR20DE
This is a fairly reliable power unit without any pronounced weaknesses. On the forums, they regularly complain only about floating speed due…
Nissan CD20
You can’t call the fuel system capricious, but it really doesn’t like bad fuel.
Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS)
Floating speed and jerks indicate a clogged idle valve or a malfunction in the readings of the mass air flow sensor. Usually…
Nissan CD20T
On specialized forums, they often complain about the airing of the cooling system.
Nissan SR20VE
This motor is demanding on oil quality due to the complex phase control system.
Nissan QG18DE
The timing chain delivers the most problems, often it rings already at 100,000 km.
Renault F9Q (dCi)
The resource of this motor depends on the condition of the oil pump, which wears out quickly, from which its performance drops.…
Nissan QG18DD
This engine is extremely demanding on fuel quality and has a very gentle high pressure fuel pump.
Nissan QG16DE
Dips in traction appear due to stretching of the timing chain, it serves about 150,000 km.
Nissan QR20DE
Until 2004, power units were constantly flooded with candles during cold starts, the catalyst was destroyed from excess fuel, and its crumbs…
Nissan QR25DD
Most complaints about the rapid contamination of injectors or the failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Nissan YD22DDTi
Denso fuel system reliability is good, but repair costs are high.
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