Nissan Murano 2002 3.5 4WD (1 (Z50))

Nissan Murano 2002 3.5 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Nissan Murano 2002 3.5 4WD has been produced from January, 2002 to January, 2008. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 248 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Nissan Murano 2002 - 2008 version and torque 333 Nm (Newton metres) on 4400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available.
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This Nissan Murano 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.

Nissan Murano 2002 3.5 4WD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox.
Nissan Murano 2002 3.5 4WD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds.

Nissan Murano 2002 3.5 4WD fuel consumption is 12.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 82 litres or 21.66 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Nissan Murano version with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Nissan Murano 2002 3.5 AT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.6 seconds faster (in 7.9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.7 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 10.6 litres per 100 km.
Nissan Murano 3.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Nissan Murano 2002

Nissan Murano 2002 3.5 4WD technical data

Model: Nissan Murano 3.5 4WD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2002. January ... 2008. January 
Engine: 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 248 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 333 NM ON 4400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.3 (combined) 17.2 (urban) 9.5 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 82 litres (21.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.77m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.69m (height)
Trunk capacity: 923 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2005 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2295 kg

Nissan Murano 2002 3.5 4WD engine VQ35DE

Engine displacement 3498 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 95.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 200,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Nissan Murano 2002 3.5 4WD oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts) More service info
Power 215 - 305 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 315 - 375 NM ON 4400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 24 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2003 onwards.

Engine also used on Infiniti FX Nissan Pathfinder

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Nissan Murano crossover [2002 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Nissan Murano 2005 3.5 V6 4x4 Jan 2005 — Jan 2008 3.5 Petrol 234 HP 12.0 l/100km All wheel
Nissan Murano 2002 3.5

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

3.5 Petrol 248 HP 10.6 l/100km Front wheel
Nissan Murano 2002 3.5 4WD

Most powerfull version (248 HP)

3.5 Petrol 248 HP 12.3 l/100km All wheel
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