Nissan Stagea engines: specs, problems

Nissan Stagea engines

The Nissan Stagea is a Japanese 5-seater station wagon from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Years of release – 1996-2007. The model was planned as the main competitor in the Japanese market Subaru Legacy Touring. In total, 3 series of the car were produced. 1st series WC34 from 1996 to 1998 in rear- and all-wheel drive configuration. The 2nd series WC34 is similar to the first, but equipped with a more powerful engine. The 3rd series of the WC35 model began to be produced in 2001 in 9 trim levels and was already significantly different from the previous series.

Nissan Stagea engines by generation

Engine	Years	Volume	Power	Fuel	Timing	Oil	Lifespan
Nissan Stagea 1 (WC34) 1996–2001
Nissan RB25	1996–2001	2.5 L R6	180–250 hp	petrol	belt	4.6–4.7 L	~400,000 km
Nissan RB20	1996–2001	2.0 L	115 hp	petrol, NA / turbo	belt	4.2 L	~400,000 km
Nissan Stagea 260RS WC34 1996–2001
Nissan RB26DETT	1996–2001	2.6 L R6	280 hp	petrol, turbo	belt	4.6 L	~320,000 km
Nissan Stagea 2 (M35) 2001–2007
Nissan VQ35DE		3.5 L V6	215–305 hp	petrol	chain	4.7 L	~400,000 km
Nissan VQ25DET	2001–2004	2.5 L V6	280 hp	petrol, turbo	chain	4 L	~300,000 km
Nissan VQ25DD	2001–2007	2.5 L V6	210–215 hp	petrol	chain	4.7 L	~320,000 km
Nissan VQ30DD	2001–2004	3.0 L V6	230–260 hp	petrol	chain	4.7 L	~300,000 km

Nissan Stagea engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Nissan Stagea?

Nissan Stagea 1 (WC34) (1996–2001): Nissan RB25 and Nissan RB20; Nissan Stagea 260RS WC34 (1996–2001): Nissan RB26DETT; Nissan Stagea 2 (M35) (2001–2007): Nissan VQ35DE, Nissan VQ25DET, Nissan VQ25DD and Nissan VQ30DD.

Which Nissan Stagea engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Nissan Stagea engines are: Nissan RB20 — about 400,000 km; Nissan RB25 — about 400,000 km; Nissan VQ35DE — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Nissan Stagea engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan RB20 — 4.2 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan RB25 — 4.6–4.7 L (5W-30); Nissan RB26DETT — 4.6 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan VQ25DD — 4.7 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ25DET — 4 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ30DD — 4.7 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ35DE — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40).

Does the Nissan Stagea have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Nissan VQ25DD, Nissan VQ25DET, Nissan VQ30DD and Nissan VQ35DE; timing belt: Nissan RB20, Nissan RB25 and Nissan RB26DETT. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Nissan Stagea available with a diesel engine?

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