Since 2004, a plant in Japan has been producing the 1.5-liter Nissan HR15DE engine, also known as the HR15, which is fitted on a variety of models, the most well-known of which are the Tiida, Micra, and Note. There are many different capacities available for this aluminum power unit.
HR10DDT, HRA2DDT, HR12DE, HR12DDR, HR13DDT, and HR16DE are members of the HR family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan Cube 2 (Z11) in 2005 – 2008;
- Nissan Cube 3 (Z12) in 2008 – …;
- Nissan Micra 3 (K12) in 2004 – 2010;
- Nissan Micra 4 (K13) in 2010 – …;
- Nissan Juke 1 (F15) in 2010 – …;
- Nissan Note 1 (E11) in 2004 – 2013;
- Nissan Tiida 1 (C11) in 2004 – 2012;
- Nissan Wingroad Y12 in 2005 – 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | 2004-… |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 100 – 116 |
| Torque output, Nm | 134 – 156 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 78 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78.4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 – 11.0 |
| Features | EGR |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | CVTC at the intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Tiida 2006) — city — highway — combined |
7.9 5.3 6.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~230 000 |
| Weight, kg | 108 |
Disadvantages of the HR15DE engine
Although the engine is thought to be fairly dependable, the owners have some issues with it.
You must choose tappets to modify the valve clearances once every 100,000 kilometers.
The timing chain stretches and begins to rattle violently after 150,000 kilometers;
Oil scraper rings typically lie closer to 200,000 kilometers, necessitating a full overhaul; the alternator belt typically whistles under the hood, but the sound goes away after tightening.