Since 1995, the 3.3-liter Nissan VG33E engine has been manufactured and is still in use in China. The most common vehicles with this power unit are minibuses, SUVs, and pickup trucks. A supercharger-equipped version of the VG33ER has 210 horsepower and 334 Nm of torque.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan Elgrand 1 (E50) in 1997 – 2002;
- Nissan Navara 2 (D22) in 1997 – 2004;
- Nissan Pathfinder 2 (R50) in 1995 – 2004;
- Nissan Quest 2 (V41) in 1998 – 2002;
- Nissan Xterra 1 (WD22) in 1999 – 2004;
- Infiniti QX4 1 (R50) in 1996 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-… |
| Displacement, cc | 3274 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 170 – 180 |
| Torque output, Nm | 265 – 275 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 91.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 8.9 – 9.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Pathfinder 1999) — city — highway — combined |
17.7 10.4 13.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 230 |
Disadvantages of the VG33E engine
The motor’s valves may be bent as a result of the crankshaft shank breaking off;
If you don’t adhere to the belt replacement schedule, the same outcome could occur;
Here, the pump and upper radiator cap are frequently changed after 200,000 kilometers;
The collector itself frequently cracks, and the gasket in the outlet frequently burns out;
The knock sensor and the sixth spark plug are extremely difficult to maintain.