Since its initial release in 2010, the 1.6-liter Nissan MR16DDT (or MR16 for short) or 1.6 DIG-T engine has been fitted to charged versions of numerous well-known concern models. Renault vehicles currently have this power unit installed under its own index, M5Mt.
Internal combustion engines MR15DDT, MR18DE, MRA8DE, MR20DE, and MR20DD are members of the MR family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan Altima 5 (L33) in 2013 – 2018;
- Nissan Juke 1 (F15) in 2010 – 2019;
- Nissan Pulsar 6 (C13) in 2014 – …;
- Nissan Sentra 7 (B17) in 2016 – …;
- Nissan Sylphy B17 in 2015 – …;
- Nissan X-Trail 3 (T32) in 2014 – 2019.
Specifications
| Production years | 2010-… |
| Displacement, cc | 1618 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 163 – 218 |
| Torque output, Nm | 240 – 280 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79.7 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.1 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 – 10.5 |
| Features | EGR, ECCS |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Twin CVTC |
| Turbocharging | single TF035HL8 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Juke 2011) — city — highway — combined |
9.1 5.6 6.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~220 000 |
| Weight, kg | 137 |
Disadvantages of the MR16DDT engine
The majority of complaints on the forums concern various knocks or noises;
Twitching is frequently caused by a buggy mass air flow sensor;
On the electrical side, the boost pressure sensor frequently malfunctions; the speed floats due to dirt on the throttle; the motor is caused by an ignition coil malfunction;
The crankcase exhaust line freezes in frost, forcing oil through the dipstick;
There have been numerous instances of timing chain stretching over distances of up to 100,000 kilometers.