Nissan VQ20DE
Often complain about floating speed due to contamination of the idle valve.
Renault Latitude/Samsung SM5 engines
The Renault Latitude / Samsung SM5 is a French 4-door sedan business car manufactured by the Renault Group since 1998. In the South Korean market, the model is known as Samsung SM5, and in Mexico – Safrane. The car is produced in South Korea. 2012 to 2014 it was also assembled at the Avtoframos automobile plant in Moscow. A total of 3 generations of the model have been released. Since 2010, in the 3rd generation, the European version of the car has been produced and sold.
The Renault Latitude/Samsung SM5 was offered with 11 engines between 1998 and 2019 (8 petrol, 3 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 3.5 liters, power output from 64 to 305 hp. 10 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault M9R (about 500,000 km).
Renault Latitude/Samsung SM5 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung SM5 1 (A32) 1998–2005 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ30DE | 1998–2005 | 3.0 L V6 | 190–230 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~350,000 km |
| Nissan VQ20DE | 1998–2005 | 2.0 L V6 | 140–160 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan VQ25DE | 1998–2005 | 2.5 L V6 | 185–210 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Samsung SM5 2 (EX1) 2005–2010 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ23DE | 2005–2010 | 2.3 L V6 | 173 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~320,000 km |
| Renault M4R | 2005–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–145 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Samsung SM5 3 (L43) 2009–2019 | |||||||
| Renault V4U | 2009–2019 | 2.5 L V6 | 175–180 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault Latitude 1 (L70) 2010–2015 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Nissan VQ25DE | 2010–2015 | 2.5 L V6 | 185–210 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Renault M9R | 2010–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 90–200 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 7–7.8 L | ~500,000 km |
| Renault M4R | 2010–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–145 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault V4Y | 2010–2015 | 3.5 L V6 | 215–255 hp | petrol | chain | 5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault V4U | 2010–2015 | 2.5 L V6 | 175–180 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault V9X | 2011–2012 | 3.0 L V6 | 230–240 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 8.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Renault Latitude/Samsung SM5 engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Renault K9K | 2001–present | 1.5 L R4 | 64–115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
Renault Latitude/Samsung SM5 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Renault Latitude/Samsung SM5?
Samsung SM5 1 (A32) (1998–2005): Nissan VQ30DE, Nissan VQ20DE and Nissan VQ25DE; Samsung SM5 2 (EX1) (2005–2010): Nissan VQ23DE and Renault M4R; Samsung SM5 3 (L43) (2009–2019): Renault V4U; Renault Latitude 1 (L70) (2010–2015): Nissan VQ35DE, Nissan VQ25DE, Renault M9R, Renault M4R, Renault V4Y, Renault V4U and Renault V9X.
Which Renault Latitude/Samsung SM5 engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Renault Latitude/Samsung SM5 engines are: Renault M9R — about 500,000 km; Nissan VQ35DE — about 400,000 km; Renault K9K — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Renault Latitude/Samsung SM5 engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan VQ20DE — 4 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ23DE — 4 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ25DE — 4 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ30DE — 4 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ35DE — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault K9K — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault M4R — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault M9R — 7–7.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault V4U — 4.6 L (5W-30); Renault V4Y — 5 L (5W-30); Renault V9X — 8.3 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Renault Latitude/Samsung SM5 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan VQ20DE, Nissan VQ23DE, Nissan VQ25DE, Nissan VQ30DE, Nissan VQ35DE, Renault M4R, Renault M9R, Renault V4U, Renault V4Y and Renault V9X; timing belt: Renault K9K. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Renault Latitude/Samsung SM5 available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Renault K9K, Renault M9R and Renault V9X.
Engine details
Nissan VQ25DE
The main problems are caused by catalyst crumbs entering the combustion chamber.
Nissan VQ30DE
Most internal combustion engine problems are in catalyst crumbs that are sucked into the cylinders.
Nissan VQ35DE
This is a very reliable unit with a high resource, but oil consumption is common. The reason is either coking due to…
Renault K9K
The most famous problem with such engines is cranking of the connecting rod bearings. This happens especially often with engines from Europe,…
Renault V4Y
This unit does not tolerate bad fuel or operation with faulty spark plugs.
Nissan VQ23DE
The main problem with these engines is that catalyst crumbs get into the combustion chamber.
Renault M4R
Probably the most famous problem of this power unit is lubricant consumption. Sometimes the selection of a different oil or decarbonization helps,…
Renault M9R
Bosch piezo injectors are demanding on the quality of diesel fuel and their repairability is poor, but the main problems here are…
Renault V9X
Due to the very narrow crankshaft journals, the diesel engine is extremely sensitive to lubrication pressure and, with any drop in the…
Renault V4U
This unit does not tolerate bad fuel and operation with faulty spark plugs.
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