Nissan VG30E
The main problem is the bending of the valves due to the breaking of the crankshaft shank.
Nissan Quest engines
The Nissan Quest is a Japanese minivan in the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. line. Manufactured since 1992. The car is designed for both the domestic Japanese and American sectors of the car market. The 4th generation of the model is currently in production. The first development of the model began in 1987, when the company entered into a joint production agreement with the largest American carmaker Ford. Since 2003, the time of the release of the 3rd generation of cars, the companies terminated the agreement, and the car was already produced on the basis of the Nissan FF-L.
The Nissan Quest was offered with 3 engines between 1992 and 2002 (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 3.0 to 3.5 liters, power output from 150 to 305 hp. 1 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan VQ35DE (about 400,000 km).
Nissan Quest engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Quest 1 (V40) 1992–1998 | |||||||
| Nissan VG30E | 1992–1998 | 3.0 L V6 | 150–180 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9 L | ~390,000 km |
| Nissan Quest 2 (V41) 1998–2002 | |||||||
| Nissan VG33E | 1998–2002 | 3.3 L V6 | 170–180 hp | petrol | belt | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan Quest 3 (V42) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan Quest 4 (RE52) | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km | |
Nissan Quest engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Quest?
Nissan Quest 1 (V40) (1992–1998): Nissan VG30E; Nissan Quest 2 (V41) (1998–2002): Nissan VG33E; Nissan Quest 3 (V42): Nissan VQ35DE; Nissan Quest 4 (RE52): Nissan VQ35DE.
Which Nissan Quest engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Quest engines are: Nissan VQ35DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan VG30E — about 390,000 km; Nissan VG33E — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Quest engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan VG30E — 3.9 L (5W-30); Nissan VG33E — 3.7 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ35DE — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Nissan Quest have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan VQ35DE; timing belt: Nissan VG30E and Nissan VG33E. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Quest available with a diesel engine?
No, all Nissan Quest engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Nissan VG33E
Due to the breaking off of the crankshaft shank, it may well bend the valves in the motor.
Nissan VQ35DE
This is a very reliable unit with a high resource, but oil consumption is common. The reason is either coking due to…
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