Nissan Pathfinder 2012 3.5 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Nissan Pathfinder 2012 3.5 has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2016. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 260 horsepower on 6400 rpm - this is the most powerfull Nissan Pathfinder 2012 - 2016 version and torque 325 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available.
More engine specs
This Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.
Nissan Pathfinder 2012 3.5 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Nissan Pathfinder 2012 3.5 fuel consumption is 10.5 litres per 100km (9.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Nissan Pathfinder 2012 - 2016 versions, fuel consumption in city - 12.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 74 litres or 19.55 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
Nissan Pathfinder 2012 3.5 technical data
| Model: | Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
| Production period: | 2012. January ... 2016. December | ||
| Engine: | 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 260 HP ON 6400 RPM | Torque: | 325 NM ON 4400 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Top speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 (combined) 12.4 (urban) 9.4 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres (19.6 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 5.01m (length) 1.96m (width) 1.78m (height) | ||
| Seats: | 7 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 453 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 2260 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Nissan Pathfinder 2012 3.5 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 Pathfinder 2012 3.5 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts) More service info |
| Coolant capacity | 9.8 litres (10.4 quarts) |
| Power | 215 - 305 HP ON 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 - 375 NM ON 4400 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2000 |
| Duration of production | 24 years |
| Engine also used on | Infiniti FX Nissan Murano |
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 Pathfinder crossover [2012 - 2016] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder 2012 2.5 Hybrid 4x4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2016 | 2.5 Petrol | 250 HP | - | All wheel |
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Nissan Pathfinder 2012 3.5 4WD
Jan 2012 — Jan 2016 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds |
3.5 Petrol | 260 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Front wheel |
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Nissan Pathfinder 2012 3.5 4x4
Most powerfull version (260 HP) |
3.5 Petrol | 260 HP | 10.5 l/100km | All wheel |