From 1997 to 1999, the company produced the 2.8-liter Nissan RD28ETi diesel engine, which was mounted in the rear of the Y61 and its Japanese equivalent, Safari. Under the index RD28Ti, this power unit was modified to include a mechanical high-pressure fuel pump.
The RD28 and RD28T internal combustion engines are also part of the RD series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan Patrol 5 (Y61) in 1997 – 1999;
- Nissan Safari 2 (Y61) in 1997 – 1999.
Specifications
| Production years | 1997-1999 |
| Displacement, cc | 2825 |
| Fuel system | vortex chamber |
| Power output, hp | 130 – 135 |
| Torque output, Nm | 250 – 285 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 85 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 21 – 22 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT17 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.4 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Safari 1998) — city — highway — combined |
14.5 9.5 11.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 255 |
Disadvantages of the RD28ETi engine
A cracked block head from overheating is the most frequent engine failure.
The issues related to the fuel system come in second;
Floating revolutions and traction dips brought on by the sensors’ and their wiring’s malfunction come next;
Hydraulic lifters can already knock in the engine after more than 100,000 kilometers;
Observe the timing belt replacement schedule because the valve always bends when it breaks;
The glow plug control unit is poorly situated and frequently burns out;
Leaks frequently occur from beneath the oil cooler gasket and in the crankshaft oil seal.