Nissan CD17
The motor does not tolerate bad fuel, problems immediately begin with injectors and a high pressure fuel pump.
Nissan Pulsar/Sabre engines
The Nissan Pulsar / Saber is a Japanese car of the subcompact and compact class, produced from 1978 to 2005. and from 2013 to the present by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. The latest version of the model, the C13 series, has been produced on the basis of the CMF platform since 2014. The previous generation car is an updated version of Nissan Tiida. The car is assembled in China, Spain and Russia. Since the beginning of 2017, the assembly of the model has also begun in Singapore. In the 90s. the car was produced in South Africa under the name Nissan Saber. Pulsar is a pulsating star.
The Nissan Pulsar/Sabre was offered with 13 engines since 1982 (2 diesel, 11 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 2.0 liters, power output from 55 to 250 hp. 11 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) (about 400,000 km).
Nissan Pulsar/Sabre engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pulsar N12 1982–1986 | |||||||
| Nissan CD17 | 1982–1986 | 1.7 L R4 | 55–60 hp | diesel | belt | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan Pulsar N13 1986–1990 | |||||||
| Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS) | 1986–1990 | 1.5 L | 85–97 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) | 1986–1990 | 1.4 L R4 | 75–88 hp | petrol | chain | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan Pulsar N14 1990–1995 | |||||||
| Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) | 1990–1995 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~320,000 km |
| Nissan SR20DE | 1990–1995 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–165 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan SR18DE | 1990–1995 | 1.8 L R4 | 110 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~380,000 km |
| Nissan GA13DE (GA13S/DS) | 1990–1995 | 1.3 L R4 | 75–85 hp | petrol | chain | ~300,000 km | |
| Nissan SR20DET | 1990–1995 | 2.0 L R4 | 200–250 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan Pulsar N15 1995–2000 | |||||||
| Nissan CD20 | 1995–2000 | 2.0 L R4 | 75 hp | diesel | belt | 5.7 L | ~275,000 km |
| Nissan SR16VE | 1997–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~320,000 km | |
| Nissan Pulsar 6 (C13) 2014–present | |||||||
| Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT | 2014–2018 | 1.2 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan MR16DDT | 2014–present | 1.6 L R4 | 163–218 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan MRA8DE | 2014–present | 1.8 L R4 | 130 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
Nissan Pulsar/Sabre engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Pulsar/Sabre?
Nissan Pulsar N12 (1982–1986): Nissan CD17; Nissan Pulsar N13 (1986–1990): Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS) and Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS); Nissan Pulsar N14 (1990–1995): Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan SR20DE, Nissan SR18DE, Nissan GA13DE (GA13S/DS) and Nissan SR20DET; Nissan Pulsar N15 (1995–2000): Nissan CD20 and Nissan SR16VE; Nissan Pulsar 6 (C13) (2014–present): Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT, Nissan MR16DDT and Nissan MRA8DE.
Which Nissan Pulsar/Sabre engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Pulsar/Sabre engines are: Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) — about 400,000 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 Pulsar/Sabre engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan CD17 — 5.4 L (10W-30); Nissan CD20 — 5.7 L (10W-30); Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS) — 3.2 L (5W-30 /5W-40 / 10W-30 /10W-40); Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) — 3.2 L (5W-30); Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT — 4.6 L (5W-30); Nissan MR16DDT — 4.5 L (5W-30); Nissan MRA8DE — 4.5 L (5W-30); Nissan SR16VE — 4.2 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 SR20DET — 3.7 L (5W-30).
Does the Nissan Pulsar/Sabre have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan GA13DE (GA13S/DS), Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS), Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS), Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT, Nissan MR16DDT, Nissan MRA8DE, Nissan SR16VE, Nissan SR18DE, Nissan SR20DE and Nissan SR20DET; timing belt: Nissan CD17 and Nissan CD20. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Pulsar/Sabre available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Nissan CD17 and Nissan CD20.
Engine details
Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS)
Owners of carburetor engines must constantly monitor the cleanliness of all kinds of meshes, filters and jets that clog due to bad…
Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS)
The carburetor versions have the most problems. Due to clogged strainers and jets inside the fuel system, the engine starts to work…
Nissan GA13DE (GA13S/DS)
Especially often, owners of cars equipped with engines with a carburetor power system complain about floating engine speeds, and the reason for…
Nissan SR18DE
Almost trouble-free motor, easily runs 300 - 400 thousand km without major repairs.
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 SR20DET
If you do not save on oil, this motor quietly drives more than 300 - 350 thousand km.
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 SR16VE
Owners of this unit are highly recommended to monitor the quality of fuel.
Nissan MR16DDT
Most of the complaints on the forums are related to all sorts of noises or knocks.
Nissan MRA8DE
Most often, owners of cars with such a motor complain online about oil consumption.
Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT
The motors of the first years often failed electrically and dealers reflashed the ECU more than once.
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