HR16DE - 1.6 Nissan petrol engine (Renault H4M)

Characteristics of HR16DE

The HR16 engine specifications are as follows:

• years of production – from 2006 to the present;
• exact volume – 1598 cubic meters. cm;
• power (hp) – 108 at 5600 rpm, 114 at 6000 or 117 at 6000;
• torque (N/m) – 142 at 4000 rpm, 156 at 4400, 158 at 4000;
• compression ratio - 10.7;
• fuel used - AI-95 gasoline;
• environmental class – Euro 4/5;
• aluminum cylinder block;
• number of cylinders – 4;
• valves per cylinder – 4;
• cylinder diameter – 78 mm;
• piston stroke – 83.6 mm;
• in the timing drive – chain;
• power supply – multi-point fuel injection;
• operating temperature - no data;
• engine oil volume – 4.3 l;
• permissible oil consumption – up to 500 g. per 1000 km;
• lubricant change frequency - every 15,000 km (preferably every 7,500 km);
• approximate resource - in practice 250 thousand km, according to the manufacturer - there is no exact information.

Diagram of the HR16DE cylinder block on the left, diagram of the entire engine with cylinder head and rollers

Fuel consumption

Gasoline consumption of the restyled Qashqai crossover (j10) with the HR16DE engine, front-wheel drive and 5-speed manual:

• in city mode - 8.3 liters per 100 km;
• in suburban mode (on the highway) - 5.6 l;
• mixed cycle - 6.6 liters per hundred.

Nissan Qashqai J10 with HR16DE engine
Gasoline consumption for the restyled version of the first generation Qashqai with the HR16 engine, front-wheel drive and CVT is slightly less:

• in the city - 8.1 liters per 100 km;
• on the highway - 5.4 liters per hundred;
• average consumption is 6.4 l.

Fuel consumption for a front-wheel drive Nissan Tiida (first generation, after restyling) with a 4-speed automatic transmission:

• urban mode - 10 l;
• “highway” mode – 5.9 l;
• mixed cycle - 7.4 l.

Tiida first generation after restyling

List of car models in which it was installed

The HR16DE naturally aspirated in-line engine was developed by the designers of the Renault-Nissan alliance for the following Nissan models:

• Juke – mini-crossover;
• Sentra – export version of the Sunny sedan;
• Qashqai – urban crossover;
• Tiida – sedan and hatchback;
• Note – subcompact van;
• NV200 – LCV-class van and minivan;
• Versa – hatchback and sedan for North America;
• Grand Livina – compact MPV for Malaysia;
• Latio – B-class sedan for Malaysia;
• Bluebird Sylphy – front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive C-class sedan for China and Thailand;
• Cube – subcompact van for Europe;
• Wingroad – utility vehicle;
• Micra is a hatchback made in England.

The French partner of the Renault-Nissan alliance owns shares in AvtoVAZ, so the HR16DE internal combustion engine device was assessed by the owners of the domestic automobile industry:

• Renault Logan – compact sedan, pickup, station wagon and minivan;
• Lada X-Ray – hatchback crossover;
• Lada Vesta is a five-door station wagon and a four-door sedan.

Nissan Cube

The engine was created for heavy loads and difficult operating conditions, including the urban cycle and off-road.

Technical features

The HR16DE engine is a good power plant that works well on AI-92 gasoline (with AI-95 recommended by the manufacturer). A reliable chain is installed in the gas distribution mechanism (GRM) system, which is unlikely to stretch ahead of time. The valve timing changes; for this purpose, the intake shaft is equipped with a phase shifter. There is also an electronic throttle valve.

Cylinder block

HR16 motors do not have hydraulic compensators, so the valves are manually adjusted as needed. This need arises after approximately 80-100 thousand kilometers (maybe earlier), the problem of noise and knocking is solved by selecting an appropriate pusher. The HR16DE engine cylinder block is made of aluminum.

The power plant in question has been modernized. The essence of the changes boiled down to the following:

• two injectors were installed on each cylinder;
• efficiency has improved;
• returns have increased;
• idle speed decreased;
• The requirements of the Euro-5 environmental class began to be met.

Cylinder head (cylinder head)

Description

For Russia, this engine has become attractive and interesting because it is officially installed on new models of the Lada X-Ray car at the AvtoVAZ plant. The base unit has a power of 114 hp. Previously, the device was mounted on such foreign cars as Renault and Nissan. And today it can be found on many car models from sedans to urban crossovers.

When developing the unit, engineers decided to increase the emphasis on the efficiency of the internal combustion engine. A device was introduced that allows the valve timing to be changed automatically. The intake shaft has changed its inclination while rotating.

Such innovations more than 10 years ago, since their release in 2006, have created a technical sensation, placing emphasis on high quality and economical fuel consumption in cars of this class, such as sedans and crossovers.

Emphasis was also placed on reducing the overall weight of the power unit. In this case, the developers replaced the alloy in the cylinder blocks with aluminum. Reducing the total weight of the power plant made it possible to significantly increase the service life of the suspension on the vehicle.

Maintenance HR16DE

Maintenance of the HR16DE engine is carried out in accordance with the regulations:

• replacing engine oil and spark plugs - every 15 thousand km (under severe operating conditions - every 7.5 thousand km);
• change the lubricant in the box - manual (every 90,000), automatic (every 60,000);
• replacing the timing chain, antifreeze in the cooling system - after 90 thousand;
• changing the air filter, cabin filter and brake fluid - every 30 thousand;
• installation of a new fuel filter - every 45,000;
• oil in the transfer case and gearbox - every 60 thousand;
• valve adjustment every 80 thousand km.

The cylinder head contains valves and spark plugs

Common Problems

When operating a car such as a Nissan Beetle or Lada Vesta, a knocking noise may appear after a short period of use when it is cold. This may be due to the timing belt stretching. In order to check this fact, you need to make sure that the timing marks are in place. Weak compression can also be the reason why knocking occurs. The engine also has the following weak points:

• Untimely replacement of spark plugs forms carbon deposits on the contacts;
• The oil filter may cause an oil leak;
• Failure of the right engine mount.

In the last point, if the engine starts to shake strongly, this is a consequence of a breakdown. You just need to change the pillow and the knocking will go away. Another common problem during long-term use is the operation of the motor. At medium and low speeds it may suddenly stall. This type of problem can be solved by ordering a new relay for the ignition unit. For service you will need:

• Change oil and spark plugs in a timely manner;
• The valves must be adjusted manually;
• If the alternator belt becomes loose in tension, it must be replaced immediately.

Such actions will avoid more serious damage to the engine system. According to the maintenance map, all these actions are carried out according to plans. If knocking or whistling noises are noticed, you should immediately contact the diagnostics department.

Not all vehicle models face these types of problems. But as practice shows, such problems can arise during prolonged use in unfavorable conditions.

Disadvantages and weaknesses of HR16DE

The main problems of HR16DE (and solutions to them) are as follows:

• whistling of a weakly tensioned generator belt - tighten or replace;
• sudden stop - replacing the ignition unit relay (Nissan was recalling a car with such a fault);
• a burnt ring of the muffler exhaust pipe causes an uncharacteristic loud sound when accelerating - replace the part;
• The right support, which has exhausted its resource, causes vibrations - a new cushion must be installed.

Difficulties in starting the HR16DE in cold weather (from -15 degrees) can be considered a minus and a feature. Installing new spark plugs or trying to start with gas in some cases helps solve the problem.

The weak point can be called the continuously variable transmission (CVT), which often exhibits shocks, does not like sudden starts and braking, and slipping.

With good maintenance, many problems with the HR16 engine can be delayed until the mileage is high.

Features of maintenance and repair

Nissan Tiida engines have always been considered reliable and unpretentious; there is no doubt at all about the service life declared by the manufacturer at 250 thousand kilometers, and after passing this milestone, the car will travel the same amount, even more, but this is subject to timely maintenance of the engine. The gas distribution mechanism has a chain drive, which for the first time will require replacement at 150-180 thousand kilometers.

Signs by which you can determine the need for circuit maintenance may be the following:

• the engine troits and is unstable at idle;
• when starting a cold engine, a rustling sound is heard from the end side (where the cooling radiator is);
• An engine error may come on; diagnostics are needed to show a malfunction in the gas distribution system.

What other malfunctions occur with the HR16DE engine, where the owner himself is not able to fix the breakdown. There are times when the engine starts to misfire, and in this situation it is impossible to do without diagnostics, but the result will immediately help determine the cause, for example, if at least one ignition coil burns out, then the diagnostics will show which coil burned out, and you can look for the fault at random. a very dubious procedure.

The car is equipped with an electronic throttle valve and a system for variable valve timing; there are no problems with this equipment, but adjustment of the valve clearances is required every 70-80 thousand kilometers, due to the fact that there are no hydraulic compensators.

A common problem is the stretching of the bypass belt of the generator and air conditioning compressor; here it is necessary to immediately replace it when a whistle is detected; note that this malfunction is in no way related to engine malfunctions.

Another problem with the engine was the flooding of the spark plug wells. This leads to the fact that the ignition coil begins to pierce the housing, and accordingly disables it. You should look at the coils at least once every 15 thousand kilometers and pay attention to them when replacing spark plugs.

It is better to install iridium spark plugs; they last quite a long time, up to 40 thousand kilometers. The volume of engine oil is 4.3 liters, the engine does not consume oil until 200 thousand mileage, after which the average oil consumption can become from 0.4-1 liters per 10,000 km, this is not considered a large indicator.

Advantages and benefits

The advantages of the HR16DE engine include:

• undemanding use of gasoline (drivers often fill up with 92 instead of the recommended 95);
• excellent performance at low speeds;
• reliability with proper attitude to maintenance;
• long service life with proper operation - in practice, more than 250 thousand without major repairs.

Plus – the availability of a contract engine on the secondary market. The price of the power plant depends on the age and degree of wear (from 25 to 45 thousand rubles).

Description of the HR16 DE 1.6 liter engine

The 1.6-liter HR-series unit was first introduced at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. The design was quite common for the Japanese engine industry of those years: an aluminum block with cast iron liners and an open cooling jacket, an aluminum 16-valve head, a timing chain drive, an inlet phase regulator and solid pushers instead of hydraulic compensators.

The fuel injection here is distributed, but not quite ordinary, with two injectors per cylinder, and thanks to the use of an electronic throttle unit, the engine was able to fit into Euro 5.

Useful links
MANUAL
Manual for Nissan Note 1.6 can be found on Drive 2

FORUM

A lot of useful information has been collected on Club-Nissan.ru

Using a 2010 Nissan Note with a manual transmission as an example:

Similar engines from other manufacturers:

Tuning

The most popular way to improve the performance of the HR16DE engine is to do sports firmware. Chip tuning gives a small increase - about 5%. More significant tuning (up to 125 horses) involves firmware and installation:

• direct-flow exhaust;
• two-inch pipes;
• spider type exhaust manifold (4-2-1);
• cold air intake systems.

Qashqai before the update on top, restyling 2010 on the bottom.
The 160-horsepower configuration involves the installation of a VW K03 turbine with an air cooler (intercooler) and air pipes (piping). Careful tuning pays off, but if you overdo it, it will require repairs.

Installing a more powerful turbine will require intervention in the engine design, thanks to which you can achieve a power of 200 or more horses.

Design features of the HR16DE internal combustion engine

The joint engine of the Renault-Nissan HR16DE / H4M alliance engineers received important design improvements:

1. Instead of a belt on the timing drive, we installed a reliable chain with a long service life, up to 200,000 kilometers. The oil pump is also driven by a chain.
2. The cylinder block was made from aluminum alloy to improve dynamics. Cast iron liners were installed here, which significantly increased the durability of the engine.
3. Fuel injection, point, atomized. It is performed by two injectors in each cylinder.
4. The fuel mixture distribution scheme is DOHC. There are two camshafts inside the cylinder head. One is for the intake valves, the other is for the exhaust valves.
5. The BC head has a height of 125 millimeters, the permissible maximum misalignment is 0.1 mm.
6. Phase adjustment occurs due to a fluid coupling installed on the input shaft. The oil pressure in which is controlled by a solenoid valve. The EC, in turn, receives commands from the vehicle's ECU.
7. The throttle valve is controlled in the same way by the vehicle's electronic control unit.

Comfort above all: advantages of the Nissan Tiida chassis

The elastic suspension of the Tiida easily absorbs bumps, helps to clearly track the trajectory in turns, but does not encourage aggressive driving due to the slight rolliness of the car.
And this is good, since a not very powerful engine in combination with such a suspension means that the car was not driven “to the tail and the mane.” Everything is done simply: the McPherson is in front and the torsion beam is in the back, so there’s not much to break here. With a mileage of about 80 thousand km, the time will come to replace the support bearings, wheel bearings and silent blocks of the levers, which are replaced only as an assembly with the levers. The work will cost approximately 1,500, 1,500 and 1,500 respectively - Nissan has always been distinguished by its enviable consistency. But how much to pay for parts depends on the owner’s economy; the price range sometimes differs by half. To replace the stabilizer bushings you will only need a few hundred rubles.

Hence the conclusion: when buying a car with a mileage of about 80-90 thousand km, you risk running into expenses for scheduled repairs, so it is better to find out from the previous owner what work was done on the chassis.

So, little things. Service technicians usually suggest eliminating knocking in the steering by replacing the shaft, although it is enough to change the crosspieces. And tapping from below indicates wear of the silent blocks of the subframe, and, again, there is no need to change it entirely. If the starter squeals, you need to replace the retractor lubricant, and it is better to preventively install a new fuel pump in the tank.

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Price of Nissan HR16DE engine new and used

Used Nissan HR16DE 16V engine

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