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: 2005
manufacturer: Decherd Powertrain Plant
also called: VQ40
engine lifespan: ~500 000
power: 265/5600
269/5600
torque: 381/4000
390/4000
fuel system: injector
fuel type: petrol
euro standards: EURO 3/4
recommended engine oil: 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40
engine oil capacity: 5.1
oil consumption: up to 500
oil change interval: 15000
displacement: 3954
compression ratio: 9.7
weight: 190
cylinder bore: 95.5
piston stroke: 92
cylinder block: aluminum
configuration: V6
valves per cylinder: 4
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