From 1987 until 1999, the company produced the 2.8-liter Nissan RD28 diesel engine, which was fitted on numerous well-known Japanese sedans, including the Cedric, Gloria, and Laurel. Up until 2009, a taxi’s engine was modified with an electronic high-pressure fuel pump and the RD28E index.
The RD28T and RD28ETi internal combustion engines are also part of the RD series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan Cedric 6 (Y30) in 1985 – 1987; Cedric 7 (Y31) in 1987 – 1991; Cedric 8 (Y32) in 1991 – 1995; Cedric 9 (Y33) in 1995 – 1999;
- Nissan Gloria 8 (Y31) in 1987 – 1991; Gloria 9 (Y32) in 1991 – 1995; Gloria 10 (Y33) in 1995 – 1999;
- Nissan Laurel 5 (C32) in 1986 – 1989; Laurel C33 in 1989 – 1993; Laurel C34 in 1993 – 1997;
- Nissan Patrol 4 (Y60) in 1987 – 1995;
- Nissan Skyline R31 in 1985 – 1990.
Specifications
| Production years | 1987-1999 |
| Displacement, cc | 2825 |
| Fuel system | vortex chamber |
| Power output, hp | 95 – 100 |
| Torque output, Nm | 175 – 180 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 85 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 21.2 – 22.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.4 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 1/2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Laurel 1994) — city — highway — combined |
11.8 7.9 9.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 220 |
Disadvantages of the RD28 engine
This diesel engine’s cylinder head readily cracks due to overheating;
The valve bends when the timing belt resource, which is approximately 90,000 kilometers, breaks;
Because of sensors or their wiring, engine revs at idle typically float;
Oil leaks occur from the oil cooler gasket or crankshaft oil seal;
Hydraulic lifters typically start to knock after 100–150 thousand kilometers.