Nissan CD17
The motor does not tolerate bad fuel, problems immediately begin with injectors and a high pressure fuel pump.
Nissan Wingroad/AD van/Tsubame engines
The Nissan Wingroad (AD van / Tsubame) is a Japanese van and station wagon compact car manufactured since 1982 by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. The designation AD van is used for a series of cars (vans) for transporting cargo, and Wingroad is used for passengers. The latter has been produced since 2005 in the 3rd generation. In Mexico, the van model was sold under the name Nissan Tsubame. There are versions of the model for both the Japanese and international markets. Wingroad translates as “wing + road”.
The Nissan Wingroad/AD van/Tsubame was offered with 16 engines since 1982 (3 diesel, 13 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 2.2 liters, power output from 55 to 205 hp. 14 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan SR20DE (about 400,000 km).
Nissan Wingroad/AD van/Tsubame engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan AD van VB11 1982–1990 | |||||||
| Nissan CD17 | 1982–1990 | 1.7 L R4 | 55–60 hp | diesel | belt | 5.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan AD van 2 (Y10) 1990–1998 | |||||||
| Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS) | 1990–1998 | 1.5 L | 85–97 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan GA13DE (GA13S/DS) | 1990–1995 | 1.3 L R4 | 75–85 hp | petrol | chain | ~300,000 km | |
| Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) | 1995–1998 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~320,000 km |
| Nissan CD20 | 1997–1998 | 2.0 L R4 | 75 hp | diesel | belt | 5.7 L | ~275,000 km |
| Nissan Wingroad Y10 1996–1998 | |||||||
| Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) | 1996–1998 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~320,000 km |
| Nissan SR20DE | 1996–1998 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–165 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan CD20 | 1997–1998 | 2.0 L R4 | 75 hp | diesel | belt | 5.7 L | ~275,000 km |
| Nissan AD van 3 (Y11) 1999–2005 | |||||||
| Nissan QG13DE | 1999–2005 | 1.3 L R4 | 87–90 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan AD van Van Y11 1999–2005 | |||||||
| Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT | 1999–2005 | 2.2 L R4 | 79–115 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | chain | 5.2–6.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan Wingroad 2 (Y11) 1999–2005 | |||||||
| Nissan QG15DE | 1999–2005 | 1.5 L R4 | 90–110 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan QG18DE | 1999–2005 | 1.8 L R4 | 115–128 hp | petrol | chain | 2.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan SR20VE | 1999–2000 | 2.0 L R4 | 190–205 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Nissan QR20DE | 2001–2005 | 2.0 L R4 | 147 hp | petrol | chain | 3.9 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan AD van Van Y12 2005–present | |||||||
| Nissan MR18DE | 2005–present | 1.8 L R4 | 122–128 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~240,000 km |
| Nissan CR12DE | 2006–present | 1.2 L R4 | 65–90 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan Wingroad Y12 2005–2017 | |||||||
| Nissan CR12DE | 2005–2017 | 1.2 L R4 | 65–90 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan HR15DE | 2005–2017 | 1.5 L R4 | 100–116 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~230,000 km |
| Nissan MR18DE | 2005–2017 | 1.8 L R4 | 122–128 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~240,000 km |
| Nissan HR16DE | 2008–2017 | 1.6 L R4 | 108 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
Nissan Wingroad/AD van/Tsubame engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Wingroad/AD van/Tsubame?
Nissan AD van VB11 (1982–1990): Nissan CD17; Nissan AD van 2 (Y10) (1990–1998): Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS), Nissan GA13DE (GA13S/DS), Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS) and Nissan CD20; Nissan Wingroad Y10 (1996–1998): Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan SR20DE and Nissan CD20; Nissan AD van 3 (Y11) (1999–2005): Nissan QG13DE; Nissan AD van Van Y11 (1999–2005): Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT; Nissan Wingroad 2 (Y11) (1999–2005): Nissan QG15DE, Nissan QG18DE, Nissan SR20VE and Nissan QR20DE; Nissan AD van Van Y12 (2005–present): Nissan MR18DE and Nissan CR12DE; Nissan Wingroad Y12 (2005–2017): Nissan CR12DE, Nissan HR15DE, Nissan MR18DE and Nissan HR16DE.
Which Nissan Wingroad/AD van/Tsubame engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Wingroad/AD van/Tsubame engines are: Nissan SR20DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan SR20VE — about 330,000 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 Wingroad/AD van/Tsubame engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan CD17 — 5.4 L (10W-30); Nissan CD20 — 5.7 L (10W-30); Nissan CR12DE — 3.4 L (0W-20); 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 HR15DE — 4.2 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 MR18DE — 4.5 L (5W-30); Nissan QG13DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG15DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QG18DE — 2.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QR20DE — 3.9 L (0W-30 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-60 / 15W-40 / 20W-20); Nissan SR20DE — 4 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan SR20VE — 3.4 L (5W-30); Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT — 5.2–6.1 L (5W-30).
Does the Nissan Wingroad/AD van/Tsubame have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan CR12DE, Nissan GA13DE (GA13S/DS), Nissan GA15DE (S/E/DS), Nissan GA16DE (GA16S/DS), Nissan HR15DE, Nissan HR16DE, Nissan MR18DE, Nissan QG13DE, Nissan QG15DE, Nissan QG18DE, Nissan QR20DE, Nissan SR20DE, Nissan SR20VE and Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT; 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 Wingroad/AD van/Tsubame available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Nissan CD17, Nissan CD20 and Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT.
Engine details
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 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 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 SR20VE
This motor is demanding on oil quality due to the complex phase control system.
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 YD22DD / YD22DDT
All the serious problems of this motor are somehow connected with the fuel system.
Nissan QG15DE
Often drivers experience floating speed due to throttle contamination.
Nissan QR20DE
Until 2004, power units were constantly flooded with candles during cold starts, the catalyst was destroyed from excess fuel, and its crumbs…
Nissan CR12DE
The first years there were problems with stretching the timing chain, but then its resource grew.
Nissan HR15DE
The engine is considered quite reliable and gives the owners a few problems.
Nissan MR18DE
Due to thin walls, there were cases of cracking of the cylinder head when tightening bolts or candles.
Nissan HR16DE
This very reliable motor in the first years of production was marked by a whole bunch of problems: there were difficulties with…
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