The 1.3-liter Nissan CG13DE engine, also known as CG13 for short, was manufactured at a plant in Japan between 1992 and 2003. It was primarily used in extremely small models for the regional auto industry. Most frequently, babies like Micra, March, or Cube have such a power unit.
Internal combustion engines CG10DE and CGA3DE are also members of the CG family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan Micra 2 (K11) in 1992 – 2003;
- Nissan March 2 (K11) in 1992 – 2003;
- Nissan Cube 1 (Z10) in 1998 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1992-2003 |
| Displacement, cc | 1275 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 75 – 82 |
| Torque output, Nm | 103 – 106 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 71 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | two chains |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Micra 1999) — city — highway — combined |
8.3 5.6 6.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~220 000 |
Disadvantages of the CG13DE engine
Owners typically hire a service to replace stretched timing chains; floating RPM necessitates routine cleaning of the throttle body;
Even at low mileage, the thermostat can start acting strangely and frequently needs to be replaced;
Oil leaks are typically caused by cracked oil seals;
Moisture, which then readily seeps into the candle wells, terrifies this motor.