Nissan CD17
The motor does not tolerate bad fuel, problems immediately begin with injectors and a high pressure fuel pump.
Nissan Sunny engines
The Nissan Sunny is a Japanese subcompact and compact class car manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. since 1966. The first model released was called the Datsun 1000, which is still in production for the African and American markets. In total, until 2006, 9 generations of the model were produced. However, in 2011, a new version of the machine was proposed. The car was presented in China, where it is sold under the name Nissan Latio. Sunny – “sunny”.
The Nissan Sunny was offered with 13 engines between 1981 and 2006 (2 diesel, 11 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.3 to 2.0 liters, power output from 55 to 250 hp. 9 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) (about 400,000 km).
Nissan Sunny engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sunny 1 (B11) 1981–1985 | |||||||
| Nissan CD17 | 1981–1985 | 1.7 L R4 | 55–60 hp | diesel | belt | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan Sunny 2 (B12) 1985–1990 | |||||||
| Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS) | 1985–1990 | 1.5 L | 85–97 hp | petrol | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km | |
| Nissan CD17 | 1985–1990 | 1.7 L R4 | 55–60 hp | diesel | belt | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan Sunny 3 (B13) 1990–1998 | |||||||
| Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) | 1990–1993 | 1.4 L R4 | 75–88 hp | petrol | chain | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan CD17 | 1990–1993 | 1.7 L R4 | 55–60 hp | diesel | belt | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan CD20 | 1993–1998 | 2.0 L R4 | 75 hp | diesel | belt | 5.7 L | ~275,000 km |
| Nissan Sunny N14 1990–1995 | |||||||
| Nissan SR20DET | 1990–1995 | 2.0 L R4 | 200–250 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan Sunny 4 (B14) 1993–1998 | |||||||
| Nissan SR18DE | 1993–1998 | 1.8 L | 110 hp | petrol | 3.4 L | ~380,000 km | |
| Nissan Sunny 5 (B15) 1998–2006 | |||||||
| Nissan SR16VE | 1998–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~320,000 km | |
| Nissan SR18DE | 1998–2002 | 1.8 L | 110 hp | petrol | 3.4 L | ~380,000 km | |
| Nissan QG13DE | 1998–2006 | 1.3 L R4 | 87–90 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan QG18DD | 1999–2006 | 1.8 L R4 | 130 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan Sunny N16 2000–2005 | |||||||
| Nissan QG15DE | 2000–2005 | 1.5 L R4 | 90–110 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan Sunny Neo N16 2000–2005 | |||||||
| Nissan QG16DE | 2000–2005 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–120 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Nissan Sunny engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) | 1990–2002 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~320,000 km |
| Nissan QG18DE | 1998–2006 | 1.8 L R4 | 115–128 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
Nissan Sunny engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Sunny?
Nissan Sunny 1 (B11) (1981–1985): Nissan CD17; Nissan Sunny 2 (B12) (1985–1990): Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS) and Nissan CD17; Nissan Sunny 3 (B13) (1990–1998): Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS), Nissan CD17 and Nissan CD20; Nissan Sunny N14 (1990–1995): Nissan SR20DET; Nissan Sunny 4 (B14) (1993–1998): Nissan SR18DE; Nissan Sunny 5 (B15) (1998–2006): Nissan SR16VE, Nissan SR18DE, Nissan QG13DE and Nissan QG18DD; Nissan Sunny N16 (2000–2005): Nissan QG15DE; Nissan Sunny Neo N16 (2000–2005): Nissan QG16DE.
Which Nissan Sunny engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Sunny engines are: Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS) — about 400,000 km; Nissan SR18DE — about 380,000 km; Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) — about 320,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Sunny 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 QG13DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG15DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG16DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG18DD — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG18DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan SR16VE — 4.2 L (5W-30); Nissan SR18DE — 3.4 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40); Nissan SR20DET — 3.7 L (5W-30).
Does the Nissan Sunny have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan GA14DE (GA14S/DS), Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan QG13DE, Nissan QG15DE, Nissan QG16DE, Nissan QG18DD, Nissan QG18DE, Nissan SR16VE 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 Sunny 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 SR18DE
Almost trouble-free motor, easily runs 300 - 400 thousand km without major repairs.
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 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 QG15DE
Often drivers experience floating speed due to throttle contamination.
Nissan QG18DD
This engine is extremely demanding on fuel quality and has a very gentle high pressure fuel pump.
Nissan QG16DE
Dips in traction appear due to stretching of the timing chain, it serves about 150,000 km.
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