Known for the Caravan minibus and D22 pickups, the 3.2-liter Nissan QD32 diesel engine was manufactured from 1995 to 2007 and installed on commercial vehicles. The motor was available in five different versions: QD321, QD322, QD323, QD324, and QD325.
Internal combustion engines (QD32ETi) are also part of the QD series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan Caravan E24 in 1996 – 2001;
- Nissan Navara 2 (D22) in 1997 – 2002.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 3153 |
| Fuel system | vortex chamber |
| Power output, hp | 100 – 110 |
| Torque output, Nm | 210 – 220 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | cast iron 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 99.2 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 102 |
| Compression ratio | 22 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | gears |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 10W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.6 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Caravan 1997) — city — highway — combined |
13.2 8.8 10.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~450 000 |
| Weight, kg | 225 |
Disadvantages of the QD32 engine
Although the timing gear drive’s noise and vibration are bothersome, the motor is incredibly dependable;
Floating idle is the most frequent issue with this diesel, followed by sensor failures, which are typically caused by wiring damage.
This unit experiences traction failures in cold weather, just like a lot of older diesel units.