From 1995 to 2000, the 3.2-liter Nissan QD32ETi diesel engine was manufactured in Japan and fitted to the Elgrand minibus or Terrano SUV, including the Regulus model. Modern motors are frequently swapped out for this incredibly dependable unit.
Internal combustion engines are also part of the QD series: QD32.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan Terrano 2 (R50) in 1995 – 1999;
- Nissan Elgrand 1 (E50) in 1997 – 1999.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 3153 |
| Fuel system | vortex chamber |
| Power output, hp | 150 |
| Torque output, Nm | 340 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | cast iron 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 99.2 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 102 |
| Compression ratio | 22 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | gears |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Hitachi HT12 |
| Recommended engine oil | 10W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.9 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Terrano 1998) — city — highway — combined |
15.6 10.2 12.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
| Weight, kg | 250 |
Disadvantages of the QD32ETi engine
The timing gear drive makes this engine extremely noisy and vibration-heavy;
People complain about floating speed because one of the sensors or its wiring is broken;
In extreme frost, this diesel engine has issues with starting or traction failures;
With a resource of over 400,000 kilometers, this motor is extremely dependable in every other way.