Nissan CD17
The motor does not tolerate bad fuel, problems immediately begin with injectors and a high pressure fuel pump.
Nissan Sentra/Tsuru engines
The Nissan Sentra / Tsuru is a Japanese subcompact and compact class car produced since 1982 by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. The car in the subcompact class, until 2000, came out in 4 generations, the compact class was released in 3 generations, the last one has been produced since 2012. Models manufactured before 2006 were export processing of the Japanese Nissan Sunny, and since 2013 – an analogue of Nissan Sylphy b17. The car was sold under the name Nissan Tsuru until 2017 in Mexico.
The Nissan Sentra/Tsuru was offered with 12 engines since 1982 (1 diesel, 11 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.3 to 2.5 liters, power output from 55 to 218 hp. 8 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) (about 400,000 km).
Nissan Sentra/Tsuru engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra 1 (B11) 1982–1986 | |||||||
| Nissan CD17 | 1982–1986 | 1.7 L R4 | 55–60 hp | diesel | belt | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan Sentra 2 (B12) 1985–1990 | |||||||
| Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) | 1985–1990 | 1.4 L R4 | 75–88 hp | petrol | chain | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan CD17 | 1985–1990 | 1.7 L R4 | 55–60 hp | diesel | belt | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan Sentra 3 (B13) 1990–1995 | |||||||
| Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) | 1990–1994 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~320,000 km |
| Nissan SR20DE | 1990–1994 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–165 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan GA13DE (GA13S/DS) | 1990–1995 | 1.3 L R4 | 75–85 hp | petrol | chain | ~300,000 km | |
| Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) | 1990–1995 | 1.4 L R4 | 75–88 hp | petrol | chain | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan Sentra 4 (B14) 1994–1999 | |||||||
| Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) | 1994–1999 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~320,000 km |
| Nissan SR20DE | 1995–1999 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–165 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan Sentra 5 (B15) 2000–2006 | |||||||
| Nissan QG18DE | 2000–2006 | 1.8 L R4 | 115–128 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan QR25DE | 2001–2006 | 2.5 L | 152 hp | petrol | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km | |
| Nissan Sentra N16 2005–2012 | |||||||
| Nissan QG13DE | 2005–2012 | 1.3 L R4 | 87–90 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan Sentra 6 (B16) 2006–2012 | |||||||
| Nissan QR25DE | 2006–2012 | 2.5 L | 152 hp | petrol | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km | |
| Nissan MR20DE | 2006–2012 | 2.0 L | 133 hp | petrol | 4.4 L | ~350,000 km | |
| Nissan Sentra 7 (B17) 2012–present | |||||||
| Nissan HR16DE | 2012–2020 | 1.6 L | 108 hp | petrol | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km | |
| Nissan MR20DE | 2012–2020 | 2.0 L | 133 hp | petrol | 4.4 L | ~350,000 km | |
| Nissan MRA8DE | 2012–present | 1.8 L R4 | 130 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan MR16DDT | 2016–present | 1.6 L R4 | 163–218 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan Sentra 8 (B18) 2019–present | |||||||
| Nissan HR16DE | 2019–present | 1.6 L | 108 hp | petrol | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km | |
Nissan Sentra/Tsuru engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Sentra/Tsuru?
Nissan Sentra 1 (B11) (1982–1986): Nissan CD17; Nissan Sentra 2 (B12) (1985–1990): Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) and Nissan CD17; Nissan Sentra 3 (B13) (1990–1995): Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan SR20DE, Nissan GA13DE (GA13S/DS) and Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS); Nissan Sentra 4 (B14) (1994–1999): Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) and Nissan SR20DE; Nissan Sentra 5 (B15) (2000–2006): Nissan QG18DE and Nissan QR25DE; Nissan Sentra N16 (2005–2012): Nissan QG13DE; Nissan Sentra 6 (B16) (2006–2012): Nissan QR25DE and Nissan MR20DE; Nissan Sentra 7 (B17) (2012–present): Nissan HR16DE, Nissan MR20DE, Nissan MRA8DE and Nissan MR16DDT; Nissan Sentra 8 (B18) (2019–present): Nissan HR16DE.
Which Nissan Sentra/Tsuru engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Sentra/Tsuru engines are: Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) — about 400,000 km; Nissan SR20DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan MR20DE — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Sentra/Tsuru engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan CD17 — 5.4 L (10W-30); Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) — 3.2 L (5W-30); Nissan HR16DE — 4.3 L (0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-60 / 15W-40); Nissan MR16DDT — 4.5 L (5W-30); Nissan MR20DE — 4.4 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-60 / 15W-40); Nissan MRA8DE — 4.5 L (5W-30); Nissan QG13DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG18DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QR25DE — 5.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan SR20DE — 4 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Nissan Sentra/Tsuru have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan GA13DE (GA13S/DS), Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS), Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan MR16DDT, Nissan MRA8DE, Nissan QG13DE, Nissan QG18DE and Nissan SR20DE; timing belt: Nissan CD17. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Sentra/Tsuru available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Nissan CD17.
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 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 SR20DE
This is a fairly reliable power unit without any pronounced weaknesses. On the forums, they regularly complain only about floating speed due…
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 QG13DE
A short-lived timing chain often stretches to a range of 120 - 150 thousand kilometers.
Nissan QG18DE
The timing chain delivers the most problems, often it rings already at 100,000 km.
Nissan QR25DE
Until 2004, motors were equipped with not very durable catalysts, which quickly collapsed, and their crumbs were sucked into the combustion chambers.…
Nissan HR16DE
This very reliable motor in the first years of production was marked by a whole bunch of problems: there were difficulties with…
Nissan MR20DE
This unit is very reliable and does not have any serious design flaws, however, many owners complain about oil consumption, and sometimes…
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.
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