Overview
The VQ is a family of V6 automobile petrol engines developed by Nissan and produced in displacements varying from 2. 0 L to 4. 0 L. Designed to replace the VG series, the all-aluminium 4-valve per cylinder DOHC design debuted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection system. Changes from the VG engine include switching to a timing chain from a timing belt, and relocating the water pump from the outside of the engine to inside the timing cover where the pump is driven by the timing chain. Later versions featured various improvements, such as variable valve timing, and NEO-Di designated VQ engines replace MPFI with direct fuel injection....
Discover Full Article on Wikipedia...engine brand: nissan
production years: 1995-2007
engine lifespan: ~300 000
features: ECCS, NDIS
power: 270 – 280
torque: 365 – 385
fuel system: distributed injection
fuel type: petrol
euro standards: EURO 3/4
timing drive: three chains
hydraulic lifters: no
phase regulator: no
recommended engine oil: 5W-30
engine oil capacity: 4.0
displacement: 2987
compression ratio: 9.0
turbocharging: one Garrett turbine
weight: 230
cylinder bore: 93
piston stroke: 73.3
cylinder block: aluminum V6
block head: aluminum 24v