Nissan Rasheen engines

The Nissan Rasheen is a Japanese 5-seater off-road vehicle manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. between 1994 and 2000. Due to the fact that the model is built on the basis of Nissan Sunny, it can also be attributed to a station wagon that demonstrates increased cross-country ability. The model used transmission components from Nissan Pulsar (N14). Literally translated, the name of the car sounds like “compass arrows” and outwardly consonant with the name of Russia in English.

The Nissan Rasheen was offered with 3 engines between 1994 and 2000 (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 2.0 liters, power output from 85 to 165 hp. All of them use a timing chain. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan SR20DE (about 400,000 km).

Nissan Rasheen engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Nissan Rasheen 1994–2000
Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS)1994–20001.5 L85–97 hppetrolchain3.2 L~300,000 km
Nissan SR20DE1998–20002.0 L R4130–165 hppetrolchain4 L~400,000 km
Other Nissan Rasheen engines generation not specified
Nissan SR18DE1989–20011.8 L R4110 hppetrolchain3.4 L~380,000 km

Nissan Rasheen engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Nissan Rasheen?

Nissan Rasheen (1994–2000): Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS) and Nissan SR20DE.

Which Nissan Rasheen engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Nissan Rasheen engines are: Nissan SR20DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan SR18DE — about 380,000 km; Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS) — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Nissan Rasheen engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS) — 3.2 L (5W-30 /5W-40 / 10W-30 /10W-40); Nissan SR18DE — 3.4 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan SR20DE — 4 L (5W-30, 5W-40).

Does the Nissan Rasheen have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS), Nissan SR18DE and Nissan SR20DE.

Was the Nissan Rasheen available with a diesel engine?

No, all Nissan Rasheen engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS)

Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS)

1987–2000 · 1.5 L · petrol · 85–97 hp · chain

The carburetor versions have the most problems. Due to clogged strainers and jets inside the fuel system, the engine starts to work…

Nissan SR18DE

Nissan SR18DE

1989–2001 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 110 hp · chain

Almost trouble-free motor, easily runs 300 - 400 thousand km without major repairs.

Nissan SR20DE

Nissan SR20DE

1989–2002 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 130–165 hp · chain

This is a fairly reliable power unit without any pronounced weaknesses. On the forums, they regularly complain only about floating speed due…

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