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The
Nissan

QR20DE is an inline 2.0 liter (1,998 cc, 121.92 cu in) four-

cylinder, four-stroke cycle gasoline engine from Nissan
QR-family.

The QR20DE engine has an aluminum block and cylinder

head, dual overhead camshaft (DOHC), four-valve
designs with continuously variable valve timing (CVTC) on
the intake camshaft, individual ignition coils, electronic
throttle, and multi-point fuel injection system.

An 89.0 mm (3.504 in) cylinder bore and 80.3 mm (3.161

in) piston stroke give the engine a total of 2.0 L of
displacement. Compression ratio rating is 9.9:1.

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The Nissan QR20DE produced from 96 kW (130 PS, 128

HP) at 5,600 rpm to 110 kW (150 PS, 147 HP) at 6,000 rpm
of horsepower and from 178 N·m (131 lb·ft) at 4,400 rpm
to 200 N·m (148 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm of torque.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

QR – Engine Family
20 – 2.0 Liter Displacement
D – DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshafts)
E – Multi Point Fuel Injection

GENERAL INFORMATION

Engine Speci!cations
Engine code QR20DE
Layout Four stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4)
Fuel type Gasoline
Production 2000-
Displacement 2.0 L, 1,998 cc (121.92 cu in)
Fuel system Multi Point Fuel Injection
Power adder None
Power output 96 kW (130 PS, 128 HP) at 6,000
rpm
100 kW (136 PS, 134 HP) at 6,000
rpm
103 kW (140 PS, 138 HP) at 5,800
rpm
103 kW (140 PS, 138 HP) at 6,000
rpm
108 kW (147 PS, 145 HP) at 6,000
rpm
110 kW (150 PS, 148 HP) at 6,000
rpm
Torque output 178 N·m (131 lb·ft) at 4,400 rpm
192 N·m (142 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm
198 N·m (146 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm
200 N·m (148 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Dimensions (L x H x –
W):
Weight 330 lbs (150 kg)

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CYLINDER BLOCK

The QR20DE has an aluminium block, cylinder bore is

89.0 mm (3.504 in) and piston stroke is 80.3 mm (3.161
in), compression ratio is 9.9:1.

The pistons are each !tted with two compression rings

and a single oil ring, connecting rods are 153 mm long.
The crankshaft for the QR20DE engine has two balancer
shafts and supported by !ve main bearings.

Cylinder block
Cylinder block alloy Aluminium
Compression ratio: 9.9:1
Cylinder bore: 89.0 mm (3.504 in)
Piston stroke: 80.3 mm (3.161 in)
Number of piston rings 2/1
(compression / oil):
Number of main bearings: 5
Block Height: –
Cylinder inner diameter 89.010-89.020 mm
(standard): (3.5043-3.5047 in)
Piston skirt diameter 88.990-89.000 mm
(standard): (3.5035-3.5039 in)
Piston pin outer diameter: 19.989-19.995 mm
(0.7870-0.7872 in)
Piston ring side Top 0.045-0.080 mm
clearance: (0.0018-0.0031 in)
Second 0.030-0.070 mm
(0.0012-0.0028 in)
Oil 0.065-0.135 mm
(0.0026-0.0053 in)
Piston ring end gap: Top 0.21-0.31 mm (0.0083-
0.0122 in)
Second 0.32-0.47 mm (0.0126-
0.0185 in)
Oil 0.20-0.60 mm (0.0080-
0.0240 in)
Connecting rod center 152.85-152.95 mm
distance: (6.018-6.022 in)
Connectin rod small end inner 20.000 mm (0.7874 in)
diameter:
Connectin rod big end inner 48.000 mm (1.8898 in)
diameter:
Crankshaft journal diameter: 54.979-54.978 mm
(2.1645-2.1645 in)
Crankpin diameter: 44.974-44.973 mm
(1.7706-1.7706 in)

Lower cylinder block tightening procedure and

torque specs:

M8 bolts: 25.1 Nm; 2.6 kg·m; 19 ft·lb

M10 bolts: 39.2 Nm; 4.0 kg·m; 29 ft·lb

Connecting rods torque:

Step 1: 19.6 Nm; 2.0 kg·m; 14 ft·lb

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CYLINDER HEAD

The engine has an aluminum cylinder head with two

chain-driven overhead camshafts and variable valve
timing (CVTC) on the intake camshaft. Intake valves are
35 mm in diameter, intake duration is 236 °, and the
exhaust valves are 30 mm, exhaust duration is 212 °. The
QR20DE does not have hydraulic lifters, so special valve
lifters are used to adjust the valve clearance.

Cylinder head
Cylinder head alloy Aluminum
Cylinder head height: –
Valve Arrangement: DOHC, chain drive
Valves: 16 (4 valves per
cylinder)
Intake/Exhaust duration: 236/212 °
Valve head diameter: INTAKE 35.5-35.8 mm
(1.398-1.409 in)
EXHAUST 30.5-30.8 mm
(1.201-1.213 in)
Valve length: INTAKE 97.16 mm (3.8252
in)
EXHAUST 98.82 mm (3.8905
in)
Valve stem diameter: INTAKE 5.965-5.980 mm
(0.2348-0.2354 in)
EXHAUST 5.955-5.970 mm
(0.2344-0.2350 in)
Cam height: INTAKE 45.015-45.205 mm
(1.7722-1.7797 in)
EXHAUST 42.825-43.015 mm
(1.6860-1.6935 in)
Outer camshaft №1 27.935-27.955 mm
journal diameter: (1.0998-1.1006 in)
№2-5 23.435-23.455 mm
(0.9226-0.9234 in)

Head tightening procedure and torque specs:

Step 1: 50.0 Nm; 5.1 kg·m; 37 ft·lb

Step 2: Turn all bolts 60° clockwise
Step 3: Loosen all bolts completely
Step 4: 39.2 Nm; 4.0 kg·m; 29 ft·lb
Step 5: Turn all bolts 75°
Step 6: Turn all bolts 75° again

Camshaft brackets bolts procedure and torque

specs:

Step 1: 2.0 Nm; 0.2 kg·m; 1 ft·lb

Step 2: 5.9 Nm; 0.6 kg·m; 4 ft·lb
Step 3: 10.4 Nm; 1.1 kg·m; 8 ft·lb

PROBLEMS AND
MALFUNCTIONS

The service life of the QR20DE engine is about 120,000

miles of mileage (200,000 km). The valve clearance needs
to be adjusted every 60,000 miles of mileage (90,000 km).

Frequent problems and malfunctions:

1. Oil leaks from under the cylinder head cover. That

problem !xes by installing the new gasket.
2. Idle problems, jerking. The problem in the stretched
timing chain. It often happens on the !rst generation
of the engines. A new timing chain will allow you to
forget about any issues related to bad timing chain.
3. The QR20DE motor is di"cult to start in the cold
weather. (below -20° C)
4. If the engine was produced till 2004, the catalyst is not
long-life part.
5. The thermostat is not an example of reliability and
you can easily to overheat aluminum cylinder block.
6. High oil consumption. If your oil consumption
exceeds 1 qt. per 1500 miles (0,5L per 1000 km), then
the piston rings and valve oil seals need to be
replaced.

MAINTENANCE DATA

Valve clearance (HOT)

Intake valve 0.304-0.416 mm (0.012-
0.016 in)
Exhaust valve 0.308-0.432 mm (0.012-
0.017 in)
Compression pressure
Standard 12.1 kg/cm2 (11.9 bar,
173 psi) / 250 rpm
Minimun 10.1 kg/cm2 (9.9 bar,
144 psi) / 250 rpm
Compression di#erential 1 kg/cm2 (0.98 bar, 14
limit between cylinders psi) / 250 rpm
Oil system
Oil consumption , L/1000 km up to 0.5 (1 qt. per 1200
(qt. per miles) miles)
Recommended engine oil 5W-20
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
Oil type API API: SG, SH, SJ, SL
ILSAC: GF-1, GF-2, GF-3
Engine oil capacity (Re!ll With !lter change 3.9 l
capacity) (4.1 qt.)
Without !lter change
3.7 l (3.9 qt.)
Oil change interval, km 5,000-10,000 (3,000-
(miles) 6,000)
Oil Pressure, kPa (bar, Idle speed: More than
kg/cm 2, psi) 98 (0.98, 1.0, 14)
2,000 rpm: More than
294 (2.94, 3.0, 43)
Ignition system
Spark plug Standard: PLFR5A-11
(NGK, Platinum type)
Cold: PLFR6A-11 (NGK,
Platinum type)
Hot: PLFR4A-11 (NGK,
Platinum type)
Spark plug gap 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Spark plug torque 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg·m; 18
lb·ft)

Valve clearance adjustment data

Calculate the thickness of new adjusting valve lifter so

valve clearance comes within speci!ed values.

R = Thickness of removed valve lifter

N = Thickness of new valve lifter
M = Measured valve clearance

Intake:
N = R + [M – 0.28 mm (0.011 in)]
Exhaust:
N = R + [M – 0.30 mm (0.012 in)]

Valve lifters are available in 26 sizes from 6.96 mm

(0.2740 in) to 7.46 mm (0.2937 in), in steps of 0.02 mm
(0.0008 in).

Example (intake valve):

R = 7.10 mm
M = 0.36 mm
N = 7.10 + (0.36 – 0.28) = 7.18 mm, so we need a valve
lifter with code 718.

For adjusting For checking

Cold Hot
Intake 0.24 – 0.32 mm 0.304 – 0.416 mm
(0.009 – 0.013 in) (0.012 – 0.016 in)
Exhaust 0.26 – 0.34 mm 0.308 – 0.432 mm
(0.010 – 0.013 in) (0.012 – 0.017 in)

Whenever valve clearances are adjusted to cold

speci!cations, check that the clearances satisfy hot
speci!cations and adjust again if necessary.

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19 COMMENTS

Justin says:
OCTOBER 12, 2018 AT 2:21 AM

Good day
I need to !nd out if the 2.0 QR engine block is the same
at the 2.0 DE

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Johnny says:
APRIL 15, 2019 AT 4:17 AM

I have a qr20d, now my question is;can I put a qr25de

head gasket in my qr20d?

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Admin # says:
APRIL 15, 2019 AT 4:18 AM

Yes, both engines are equipped with the same gasket

(Part number: 11044-6N202).

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Shiro # says:
OCTOBER 29, 2019 AT 4:53 AM

My engine number is QR20 (DE) and i want to know if i

can use the QR25 DE cylinder head casket on my QR20
DE engine.

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ateka marindi joshua says:

MAY 21, 2019 AT 2:23 PM

Nissan Serena failing ignection system what will be the

problem please assit

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Murat yüce says:

MAY 21, 2019 AT 10:28 PM

Merhaba nissan x trail t30 kullanıyorum açıklamanız da

2004 e kadar olan modellerde katalizör problem mi ve
nasıl önlem alınır ewet araç Kendini bıktırdı benden
malesef bir öneriniz var mı tşkler.

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asilkan says:
JULY 12, 2019 AT 5:08 PM

lpgli ise yapacak bir şey yok. bendede aynı motora sahip
p12 var . katalizörün içini tamamen boşalttım. arıza
lambalarının önüne geçebilmek için lambda sensörünün
arasına takılan ufak aparatlar var yanıltıyor. ben
deneyeceğim sizde bir araştırın

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Steve says:
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 AT 3:54 AM

Hey admin,I have a Nissan primers 2003,Can I change

Engine with any QR20 SERIES OF 2010.
THANKS

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Justin says:
MAY 29, 2019 AT 7:13 PM

Has anybody !tted modi!ed camshaft on the qr20

engine and what were the results?

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Nndwamato Freddy Netshithuthuni says:

JULY 29, 2019 AT 4:16 PM

What is the size of valve shims for Nissan premera 2.0L

engine model 1998

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SAMEER KORIMBOCUS says:

AUGUST 9, 2019 AT 2:58 PM

I’m looking for an automatic transmission gearbox for

Nissan ce!ro year 2005 .

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Anthony Sioa says:

AUGUST 13, 2019 AT 6:31 AM

Want to !nd the torque setting for Nissan X Trail QR20

balancer unit bolts

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Hubert Clement says:

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 AT 12:34 PM

2003 Nissan Xtrail qr20 DOHC..

Please I need torque speci!cations or table for the
engine..
Cyl.hd bolt,camshaft,conrod brg cap bolt,main BRG etc..

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Admin # says:
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 AT 2:03 PM

Add some info in the article

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Nelister Toussaint says:

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AT 5:31 PM

so whats the main bearing torque?

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Leonard McFarlane says:

NOVEMBER 17, 2019 AT 3:44 AM

I have a nv350 i live in Kingston Jamaica. should i use the

cold or hot plugs or just replace it with a standard plug.

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Yudi Riswanto says:

NOVEMBER 26, 2019 AT 1:22 PM

Thanks for the knowledge

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Samuel Addo says:

APRIL 21, 2020 AT 8:07 PM

Hi, My engine is QR20DE. Does is matter if my spark plug

length is long or short ie 19mm or 26mm. Which one
best !ts this engine since the NGK PLFR5A-11 Spark plug
either comes 19mm pr 26mm. Thanks

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