My apologies for the background noise in this video. I live ~1km from the runway of Canada's largest airport.
@rondhole3 жыл бұрын
It's really surprising how stupid newer VQ35 engines. I believe older VQ water pump was outside the timing cover. At least before Renault destroyed Renault reputations
@ardyjuniorcars90203 жыл бұрын
How I wish to visit you someday
@JoeUrbanYYC3 жыл бұрын
@@rondhole 1995-1999 VQ on the Maxima was inside the timing cover. Not sure about the VG series.
@gaveintothedarkness3 жыл бұрын
Pearson airport? Fellow Torontonian?
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Yeah !
@spideym35i Жыл бұрын
I’m an Infiniti tech. I can confirm the only time I’ve seen a VQ fail was from lack of maintenance. They are insanely strong engines.
@speedkar99 Жыл бұрын
Yep they are strong but when they burn oil and people run them low, they blow
@kjk479510 ай бұрын
Do the new maximas also have a VQ V6 ?
@spideym35i10 ай бұрын
@@kjk4795 yes they do
@kjk479510 ай бұрын
@@spideym35i nice, is it the VQ35DE ?
@spideym35i10 ай бұрын
Sure is!!
@nickvang90973 жыл бұрын
This man literally took the whole engine apart in a day for our entertainment. You sir, have earned my sub and like!
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
That's how I am. It's one thing to talk about it, but when you see it, awesome!
@Decimusblack883 жыл бұрын
@@speedkar99 for real , can you make one putting it together
@cambodianboost39453 жыл бұрын
Looks to me he took only a half hour or so to completely disassemble this engine
@sunnice23 жыл бұрын
Agreed this has helped me out sooo much
@tragedyfactorymusic2 жыл бұрын
And he Promotes Dental Hygene..You da man!
@bradleyewoodworth3 жыл бұрын
No music, graphics or any other unnecessary BS. Extremely informative and well done! You should give lessons on how it's done. Bravo!
@mechtechau3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree except for the wrong head removal bolt sequence and using a pry bar to remove stuck components from the block. This guys a good backyarder and I appreciate the time he's taken but he may need some finesse if he ever builds something to last.
@bradleyewoodworth3 жыл бұрын
@@mechtechau I think he’s just doing it like that for the sake of time and because these are trashed motors for the most part.
@domingodeejayable3 жыл бұрын
i couldn't agree more.
@OOICU8123 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyewoodworth agreed.
@chrish84873 жыл бұрын
Agreed. No fluff or BS just straightforward information.
@gradywilson30063 жыл бұрын
I have owned a 02 Altima SE with the VQ35 since new and it has proven to be one of the most reliable cars I have ever owned. The car now has 240k on the clock and it still runs like a champ with great power available. Synthetic oil since new and regular maintenance have rewarded me with great reliability.
@davekvisler7409 Жыл бұрын
Synthetic oil. Keep the oil level topped off and change every 5,000 miles. Along with regular maintenance to prevent overheating and these engines will last 200,000 miles plus. I just replaced an alternator on a 2002 Maxima, with 196,000 miles on the engine.
@dimakhidarkovskiy2175 Жыл бұрын
@@davekvisler7409ain tha bitchh to replace the alternator, the AC compressor is on the way , very little room and lots of sweat, at least for me
@BigHeadClan9 ай бұрын
Ditto my 02 Altima hit 195k before she was written off in an accident, now drive a g37 and she’s at similar mileage. The Altima wasn’t entirely problem free it had a slight oil leak from the o ring behind the oil filter but that was about it.
@BruceLee-xn3nn8 ай бұрын
I just changed water pump on my step sons Altima. That shit sucks
@gtlegacy83 жыл бұрын
It’s not leaking oil it part of the design feature to help prevent the undercarriage from rusting 🤣
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Well if it helps sure...these do have an aluminum block so there isn't much to protect
@pittypatterputzzler53113 жыл бұрын
Lol.
@jman51063 жыл бұрын
@@speedkar99 he’s joking lol
@thegearknob71613 жыл бұрын
This is part of the reason why the Front subframe on old Minis last a lot better than the rear ones do.
@wannabeetiger3 жыл бұрын
Good one! 🤣🤣🤣
@NikPappaconstantine2 жыл бұрын
I’ve oddly become addicted to watching engine tear down videos on KZfaq and I’ve got to say your channel is my absolute favorite. I really enjoy how you explain engine design and the benefits and drawbacks of a specific approach - I learn far more information from your videos. I can’t wait to see more!
@speedkar992 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy them. I got a Toyota V6 engine coming next
@ky06113 жыл бұрын
I can't believe no one commented on how important the tooth brush's job was in this video lol
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
The teach-brush
@a.a76483 жыл бұрын
Its his brother's one
@esphilee3 жыл бұрын
@@a.a7648 ,this one is the wife’s.
@hydrocarbon82723 жыл бұрын
@@esphilee Maybe they're the same! lol
@esphilee3 жыл бұрын
@@hydrocarbon8272 , color is different. Not the same brush.
@renzobelmonte47613 жыл бұрын
I like the various amounts of your family’s items are used in this video
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
I like being resourceful
@pospc23 жыл бұрын
Reduce,reuse recycle. I like using my family's old clothes as rags as well,that and wore out bath towels.
@JoseMartinez-cc4rz3 жыл бұрын
@@speedkar99 That Nike shirt looked wearable.😒😒😒😒
@badass6.0powerstroke103 жыл бұрын
He uses his family's clothing in many of his videos, i just watched his CVT Transmission video other day, was using many of his family's clothes. Great videos by the way.
@08VaNupe3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a VQ30DE, VQ35DE FWD & RWD, VQ35HR Hybrid configuration and now VQ37VHR and all have been very reliable, never burned oil but 1 leaked at 200k due to valve covers. My highest mile one lasted 300k miles (VQ30DE) with regular maintenance and my moms VQ35DE also lasted 300k miles with regular maintenance. Long love the VQ
@OliverKoolO2 жыл бұрын
I agree the vq30 with 245k miles in my 2000 maxima is the best. Valves covers are bad still running tho
@ctknetwork30082 жыл бұрын
yep have a vhr myself in my 370z i’m building it
@winstonwolfwhiteshoes Жыл бұрын
What did you do about the valve cover leak? I fixed it once but its leaking again...
@08VaNupe Жыл бұрын
@nofacewhiteshoes9209 I hd the valve covers replace and mine never leaked again sorry bro
@sailingblacklotus3 жыл бұрын
I got the vq40 variant. 300k still running strong.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@thenostalgicgamer20933 жыл бұрын
Vq37vhr is my favorite I got a brand new one dropped in my q40
@anuar.m.y3 жыл бұрын
vq40 in my frontier! i thought it was the same as the vq35 but bored out to 4.0 L?
@thenostalgicgamer20933 жыл бұрын
@@anuar.m.y those things sound amazing
@elonsus97473 жыл бұрын
@@anuar.m.y basically yes.
@GurpreetHira3 жыл бұрын
My first Nissan product is a Infiniti m37....the best part of the car is the VQ37VHR! That exhaust note leaving a red light makes me smile each time...best sounding V6!
@luisamoa25003 жыл бұрын
If you like that then you'll love the VR6 sound. Sounds like a baby GTR
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Awesome VQ exhaust notes...I should have mentioned that in my video
@Mickey_Bauer3 жыл бұрын
@@luisamoa2500 I agree, VR6 is probably one of the best sounding engines, after V10, thanks to its unique single head design and uneven length intake and exhaust runners. I love my VQ too but VR6 is special when it comes to sound 🙂
@hauptwerk13 жыл бұрын
Nope, it mows like a cow I have the vq35de and have owned an 3.0v6 Alfa Romeo Busso and that one made the best sound! And looks also a tenfold better by the way...
@dann45613 жыл бұрын
Nissan V6s are Legendary. Everything from Maximas, Muranos, & Infiniti CUVs, to Zs, GT-Rs, & Infiniti Sedans/Coupes all use them. ^_^
@1PITIFULDUDE3 жыл бұрын
My Frontier VQ40 hauls Axx and sound sweet, even with stock exhaust. Unfortunately, the truck weighs 4.5k lbs.
@liblib893 жыл бұрын
@@1PITIFULDUDE to be expected, it has a body on frame design
@RahBenjiii3 жыл бұрын
Dont forget the altima 😉
@ultraguy87713 жыл бұрын
Many Renaults also had them in Europe.
@Lofi.z343 жыл бұрын
You're talking about the VQ35DE & HR, and the VQ37VHR The VR30DDTT and VR38DETT for their twin turbos And for V8 the VK56VD which is a great engine, even used in FD
@premiereautoengineering98303 жыл бұрын
I am running this channel in the midst of many difficulties. Thank you so much for helping me and sending me forward, comrades🙏🙏
@RENEMARINE3 жыл бұрын
Everyone in your family is wondering where their clothes are😂😂😂
@kaizersousa40823 жыл бұрын
Recently purchased a Frontier with the VQ40, not knowing a lot about these engines I found this video very informative and well put together. Nice to listen to someone who really know their stuff👍👍
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you appreciate my work and video style.
@Pokemonguy16RS3 жыл бұрын
Can agree these v6 VQ35 engines are bulletproof, owned since high school, and still runs to this day (Yes with 1-2 repairs/YR throughout the years). Even Scotty Kilmer says these engines are bulletproof.
@HUGOSACCOUNT3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact about the oil galley gasket job on the secondary timing cover....when I worked for Nissan, you couldn’t buy just the gasket....you had to buy the whole timing cover. That oil leak was usually what caused most of those chain tensioners to lose their tension and resulted in the chain rattling on cold starts.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Good to know
@hackdeez10756 ай бұрын
They also don’t sell bushings for subframes they want you to replace the assembly (at least on VQ RWD chassis).
@tarekmmhamza66093 жыл бұрын
Good sir! If I were to take a class about auto engines and others, you’d be the first on my list as a professional instructor.
@scottfirman3 жыл бұрын
Good explanation of this engine. The biggest issue on them is the plastic guide on the tensioner. The top of the arm snaps off and allows the plastic guide to slide down off the tensioner. I had to replace the chains and guides on my Quest. The tell tale rattle on start up that goes away after warm up really gives it away. I was told the engine needs to come out but it DOES NOT. I did it myself.
@burwood693 жыл бұрын
I've owned a VQ30 and now own a VQ40, 25 years difference and they still make this motor. Oil burning wasnt too common on the 35's but it definitely relied on maintenance from the owner.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Yep they need to be well fed
@BigHeadClan3 жыл бұрын
The early vq35 did burn a bit of oil but it wasnt a huge issue until late in life and easily addressed with good oil and exhaust mod. Think my 02 altima only took 1/5 a liter every 2 months at around 200, 000km.
@draganbuhanovich64113 жыл бұрын
Oil throws from psv to the intake,oil can can help
@cashkidd193 жыл бұрын
Great video I’ve owned Nissan’s all my life with this motor and alway wanted to see a break down of it. Thanks.
@julioalbertopalomo9683 жыл бұрын
Videos like this is what makes KZfaq such a great place
@spacecloud-0 Жыл бұрын
man the knowledge, pacing, and recording was just amazing. I can't give this video enough praise. Thank you!
@ZynovFTW3 жыл бұрын
I love my VQ37VHR in my '12 G37 Sedan ❤ such a reliable engine
@dxta73603 жыл бұрын
@@abrame8750 I have a vk45de in my car too. But can you suggest how I can make that engine in my car to sound like a sport's car? I mean the exhaust system I want it sounding sporty.
@dandc20113 жыл бұрын
@@dxta7360 Do you drive an M45 or FX45? If so Megan racing makes a pretty nice cat-back system. If you want really loud then delete the secondary cats and just straight pipe it out to a flowmaster tip.
@videomaniac1083 жыл бұрын
@@dxta7360 You might check out some sound clips from cat back systems with an H pipe crossover.
@daveyboy9242 жыл бұрын
Amazing breakdown of this engine. I had a g35 aero 6mt and it literally drank oil. I had all bolt ons with a light weight fly wheel stage 1 clutch and a stillen exhaust with headers. Pushed out 300rwhp on the dyno. One day didn’t top off the oil and like you said, spun a bearing instantly.
@speedkar992 жыл бұрын
Ouch!!
@revvolutions Жыл бұрын
I have a revup that drinks a quart of oil with every fill-up, I'm at 410k km and still going.
@chuckschillingvideos3 жыл бұрын
I had a 2004 Infiniti G35 6MT with the VQ35DE motor. I put 169K HARD miles on that car and the only issue I ever had with it was the camshaft position sensor failed. It's an easy repair (if you can reach it) that doesn't cost much to do. Never burned a drop of oil. That was perhaps the last generation of decent Nissans.
@aomz68783 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. I own a 350z which i turbocharged myself in a garage box. It was my first real experience with the engine itself and i learned so much out of it. This video helped me alot to understand visually most of the things ive worked on the past months under my car and it gave me confidence and enthusiasm for the vq which i adore. My next goal for the coming time is to reinforce and rebuild the engine in my z, which was very loyal to me for over 5 years now. These engines are just amazing in my opinion.
@yokobono11803 жыл бұрын
BRO i love this channel you really tend to stick to VQs and all nissan parts, dig it not many channels do that and its funny as well !
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
I actually did alot of Toyota and Honda videos initially. But when it comes to teardowns Nissan cars/parts are easier to find cheap. I know them like the back of my hand now haha.
@mattf05093 жыл бұрын
I work on cars all day everyday, this video was great! I watched the entire thing. It was very informative and very well articulated. Thank you for taking the time to post this.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@Bulldogges3 жыл бұрын
Packed with comprehensive engine information and conveyed by someone who REALLY knows these engines. The edits are excellent and there is no showmanship or extraneous commentary. This production should be the model for every video on KZfaq. I look forward to watching more of speedkar99's other presentations. Well Done!
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have a few more engine teardown videos to post
@2k2albatross223 жыл бұрын
Speedkar99, This is a great overview. I have had to change the valve cover once on my 2002 Maxima to resolve one of the oil issues that you have pointed out. As you pointed out I also had the oil leaking into the spark plug socket but that was resolved after the valve cover was replaced. After 16 years of ownership the car is still solid and feels like new. My car is a manual and it really is still a joy to drive.
@xXPepePeppersXx3 жыл бұрын
"Use my wife's toothbrush," mine's more important
@keegan85173 жыл бұрын
Now I know specifically where my Z is leaking, thanks 😅
@Soloist1983 Жыл бұрын
What an exhaustive teardown. I own 2 Nissan/Infiniti's right now w/ VQ35DE's, this video gives me a much better mental image to reference when working on the car. Thankfully they haven't needed much outside of regular maintenance.
@ahmadeshtaya84603 жыл бұрын
A lot of effort, really impressive, keep up the good work
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@gnotagnome242 жыл бұрын
It's wild to me that they have the water pump INSIDE the engine. Amazing how many different ways there are to design a combustion engine.
@loganamurray642 жыл бұрын
Internal water pumps are unfortunately quite common these days. Audi, Chrysler and Ford all use them to name a few. Probably one of the most common engines in North America (the Ford 3.5 Ecoboost V6) uses an internal water pump
@adammartin15072 жыл бұрын
You mentioned the chain rattling on cold startup and that made me realize that that’s probably what’s going on with my CRV. It’s a really brief rattle and then it sounds fine. These videos are great!
@joshuav10882 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have a civic Si 2007 with 250k miles does that every morning when cold but runs like a clock k series are the best I had so many k series engines and they are super reliable
@thetechlibrarian Жыл бұрын
Yeah my mil had a crv that did the same thing. My rav 2ar does the same thing and we bought that new and did 5k oil changes.
@jgranger2002 Жыл бұрын
The crv probably needs a new intake cam gear. It will get worse.
@kennyvincentngodo77883 жыл бұрын
I have an 2004 Maxima with exactly this engine. Am about to hit 200k and all i have at the moment is a P0400 code which I intentionally don't want to fix. Very fast, solid engine and good fuel economy for what it is. Just give it good oil and engine flush at oil change, you'll be fine. Thanks alot for this video! Love your work.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your ownership experience. How's the CVT holding up?
@monkeywkeys39163 жыл бұрын
Had that car. Fav V6
@chipb11933 жыл бұрын
@@speedkar99 I think the 04 Maxima was still the 5 speed. I don’t think the Maxima had the CVT until 2007.
@kennyvincentngodo77883 жыл бұрын
@@speedkar99 The 2004 maxima i own came with the descent reliable 4 speed auto. 2005 - 2006 came with the faster but not so reliable Aisin Warner 5 speed auto. CVT started from 2007 till date. So am very lucky!
@kennyvincentngodo77883 жыл бұрын
@@chipb1193 Yes, you're right. For the Maxima SL model, 2004 came with 4 speed auto, 2005 - 2006 is the 5 speed auto. 2007 till date is the CVT.
@duranbailiff5337 Жыл бұрын
I have had two of these engines in the 4 liter variety in a couple of Frontiers. Excellent motors and we've had zero regrets with either one.
@japerezo753 жыл бұрын
My 2010 Xterra has the 4.0L engine which is not as smooth as the VQ35 and once it reached 100K miles something happened, like 100 additional HP’s were released. It got super powerful all the sudden. Great engine.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Lol. Just broken in
@typicalgaming60683 жыл бұрын
speedkar99 is this real or you being sarcastic ? Mine has 100 k and it is a vq. Lol
@japerezo753 жыл бұрын
Currently at 130K. Replaced sparks plugs (preventative, they were in good shape) and right hand side valve cover gasket because of dust accumulation looking dirty.
@JamesChechele5 күн бұрын
I have a 2015 exterra. With a 4.0 engine. 50,000 miles runs like new. But terrible gas mileage
@cleric6703 жыл бұрын
Preface: Good video, always like your stuff. Gotta clear up a few misconceptions about the VQ35DE though. The oil doesn't mix with the coolant when the water pump fails, there is a little hole drilled in the side of the block just outside the pump, that's the traditional "weep hole". All DE motors have it both the RWD and transverse. Also the front galley gaskets inside the timing chain cover never had an issue leakingon the VQ35DE as you mentioned. That problem was almost exclusively on the VQ35HR motor which is a COMPLETELY different motor with basically zero interchangeable parts to the DE. Just to clarify, the HR is not just a beefed up version of the VQ35DE, it's an entire ground up rewrite of the ENTIRE platform with zero interchangeable parts, it has more in common with the newest VQ35VHR. "VQ" just means "variable cam timing, dual overhead cams, electronic port fuel injection". Hence why three generations of engines all start with VQ. The biggest issue with the valve covers is not warpage which I've literally never even heard of. The problem is the spark plug well tube seals are built into the valve cover and not individually replaceable. When they fail it typically involves getting entirely new valve covers. There is a way to drill out the existing and replace with ones that sort of fit but it's quite a pain. The buildup on the pistons is almost ALWAYS caused by the poor quality piston rings used in the DE, the cause excess blowby gas to the crankcase which increases oil vapor consumption through the PCV system, in addition to just sucking it off the walls of the cylinder, these engines do have oil squirters so there's plenty of oil to suck... Typically the lower plenum (which you had already removed from the engine, the part with the injectors is actually the intake manifold) will have a massive amount of oil in the center galley section.
@larryvercher9809 Жыл бұрын
When the water pump fails the coolant does get into the oil pan. It did on my 02 Maxima se. No fun replacing water pump.
@uptownsamcv3 жыл бұрын
I have an 02 6 speed maxima with the same engine, I'm at 286,000 miles now. The main issues I've had are valve cover leaks, upper oil pan leak, and coils going out every once in a while. the car does have oil consumption issues but runs like a champ.
@Aminmotors Жыл бұрын
My car most likely has failed timing chain tensioner, looking to tear it down to see if it skipped too much and this video is the best teardown video I found!
@KayBertoss3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, awesome video! I had a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder with this engine. We bought it used as a lease return with 80,000km’s. In 2006. Just traded it in with 300,000km’s for a new Tacoma. The engine and transmission were still going strong. I did regular maintenance with oil changes every 5,000kms. IF I floored it, it would still get up and go. Burned about 1 litre of oil between oil changes. Not bad for a vehicle with that many Km’s. Also, drove it hard through the coastal mountains 8-9 times every year during the summer. Only had one real issue with it and that was the throttle body failing at 120,000kms. Cost me 1k to fix. Other than that just regular maintenance. Came with the 4spd Auto. Auto trans fluid was changed just once from the dealership at 120,000ks. No problems with it. Must have been the trans cooler it came with.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
They sure can take a beating!
@nowimhigh3 жыл бұрын
The oil builds up on the top of the pistons and valves thanks to emissions. The pcv positive crankcase ventilation valve is vacuumed back to the lower plenum and on the driver side valve cover the extra pressure is ventilated into the intake tube. It also allows fresh air into the crankcase. I just installed an oil catch can and I have both banks running to a baffled set up. It's a closed system so it ventilates back to the lower plenum vacuum. It collects about an ounce of vapors, oil, blow by, etc month. I checked my plenum and it's clean as a whistle. Before when I installed my plenum spacer it wasn't too bad. But it did have oil residue throughout the plenum going down the intake manifold and into the intake valves. A made sure to run a can of seafoam through the brake booster vacuum into the plenum. Then while I did a tune up and changed the sparkplugs I squirted some sea foam down the spark plug hole onto the pistons. I moved the crank to move the pistons a bit. Squirted a little more sea foam and let it sit over night. I then cranked it up and it burned all of that carbon off the pistons and valves. It made a world of a difference and the OCC does do its job. I just got a cheap $20 one off ebay it has two inlets for both banks with a baffled filter set up. Then an outlet that you can either vent to atmosphere or run as a closed system running back to the plenum. I highly recommend doing this if you just purchased a higher mileage G35. Your engine will run so much smoother and stronger.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
You'll see carbon build up on my next video worse than this...BMW!
@AJNpa8011 ай бұрын
We've had 4 VQ40s, still have 2 at the moment, the other ones would still be with us if the vehicles that carried them hadn't each eaten a massive T-bone. One was over 400 with nothing but oil changes. 1 07 X auto, 2 14 X P4X manuals, 1 14 Frontier auto base 4wd. We lost 2 Xs to getting T-boned, walked away without a scratch and both ran and drove, too much body damage and frame tweaked. One was a dump truck towards rear passenger flying over a hill, no brake light in footage. The other was a junkie sleeping through a country stop sign into my driver side when I was going 50 on a two laner.
@ronaldobrien211 Жыл бұрын
Simple words no fancy gimmicks and a fantastic informative video! wish there were more like you.
@SPfg33882 жыл бұрын
This is the engine I have in my 2014 Infiniti. The service manager told me it's the best engine Infiniti ever put in their cars. He said that if properly maintained, it should easily last 200k miles.
@coachnutt612 жыл бұрын
I have a 07 Infiniti g35s I have close to 230k and still going strong. I drive it every day every where.
@jadend27602 жыл бұрын
My Infiniti has 214720 on it right now and the only problem is a minor oil leak
@coachnutt612 жыл бұрын
@@jadend2760 mine will use about a quart between changes unless I run it hard on a long trip.
@i-55southstl552 жыл бұрын
I got a 2006 m35 with 231,000 miles on it. I just put a full tuneup, 2 valve covers and gaskets and intake gaskets, brakes and rotors all around, now the water pump and thermostat next.
@bbc_junior48632 жыл бұрын
I was just watching a video of a guy who had over 300k miles on a 2005 maxima, and another guy doing some acceleration runs in a 2004 maxima with 235k miles. So i definitely believe it
@andrewstewart95893 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was an impressive breakdown and explanation. I'm digging into a timing chain job on my VQ40DE and this was extremely helpful.
@cuajvue179821 күн бұрын
It still surprises me that nobody really tinkered with the VQ40. I drive an XTerra and you can certainly feel the power in it.
@speedkar9919 күн бұрын
I guess people are more into tuning the cars and not the trucks
@SethBerry799 ай бұрын
Awesome, entertaining video. Your delivery and editing are brilliant whether it's intentional or not. There's always someone's old shirt to do the cleanup with which I find hilarious. So I do want to mention one thing, as someone who owns an Xterra (VQ40DE, just a bigger-bore version of the 3.5) and has been through nearly every possible situation from harness to head gasket to "how the hell did a nut get into my combustion chamber"... You mentioned that it's "mandatory" to remove the rear timing cover when doing head work, when in fact it's not required at all. The short 10mm bolts that sit behind the timing sprockets are all that you need to remove. Some go into the cam bracket, some go directly into the head, but it's evident when one gets that far as to which ones must be pulled. That's it! Save yourself a couple of hours.
@kevinvazquez27413 жыл бұрын
250k Miles later a coolant pipe on the top part of the engine craacked while driving cross state and it blew the head gaskets i cried for that it was still a good strong engine.
@Dcc3573 жыл бұрын
Toyota's 2GR-FE V6 is their version of the VQ35. Been in production for a very long time and still a strong, efficient motor.
@kkkkkkkkkkaaaaaaable3 жыл бұрын
anyone ask? no? didn't think so
@Dcc3573 жыл бұрын
@@kkkkkkkkkkaaaaaaable Okay boomer
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Yep it's a good engine but the VQ has been around even longer!
@worldlinerai3 жыл бұрын
The VQ engines came out when Toyota introduced the MZ engines. I remember Nissan using the VQ30DE engines for their Maxima back in 1999 (3.0 Liter was the standard class for car and minivan V6s back then) and the VQ35DE is just an upsized version. I’m glad Toyota created the GR series to replace the MZ since the MZ couldn’t keep up with most competitors.
@pushhrodd013 жыл бұрын
The 2GR is very similar to the VQ35 I work at Toyota and the amount of similarity is insane
@mohawk50103 жыл бұрын
The VQ30DE was the main reason I loved my 1995 Nissan Maxima. It pulled hard to 4,000, then felt like it suddenly got even more powerful and kept pulling. What a great sound!
@AL-fw9ek3 жыл бұрын
The 4.0L sounds glorious above 4,000 rpm!
@jimmyerbe7682 жыл бұрын
Oh my god EXCELLENT VIDEO on explaining this 3.5 and it looks like the 4.0 is mainly the same with the exception going to the .5 in bore and possibly in the stroke. Very fast and clear speaking with no extra BS to make your video quick and entertaining to the mechanic. 👍👍👍👍👍
@speedkar992 жыл бұрын
That's my style
@carbon_wavelight3 жыл бұрын
yep sounds about right. I had the same problems with my KA24E. Chain tensioner was plastic and wore out, and the valve cover gasket leaked like a sieve. Best part about these engines is that they paint themselves! Great videos btw, love what you do here.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hoping for alot more to come.
@carbon_wavelight3 жыл бұрын
@SG2 February no it just seeped out when she was all warmed up and had oil pressure :/ It did have tons of cam lope though, but I always thought that was because it didn't have a balancing shaft
@mirceacartas64893 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the effort you put in these videos, keep up with this great work
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It sure does take alot to put these together but it's all for the learning
@mattgruver2970 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a great video describing some of the details during tear down, and mentioning weak points and implied items that should be addressed during a head-gasket replacement. This is a sophistocated engine. I'm doing a head-gasket replacement for my 2008 XTerra, and this video will help me immensly.
@speedkar99 Жыл бұрын
Glad it'll help. I'm guessing there's more room to work on it in the trucks
@davidpeiffer568 Жыл бұрын
Very informative. I also appreciate your speaking skill. You don't skip a beat. I realize there is editing but only to save time. Very impressed.
@speedkar99 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I try to edit out the boring parts for save you time
@ikeudechukwu50189 ай бұрын
Glorious engine. I ran this thing hard in a G35 for 15 years. It was modified. No naturally aspirated V6 ever beat me. I ran down v8 engines who were surprised how fast it was. The thought i had a turbo. If you modify it correctly with the right parts and change your oil using Royal Purple, this car performs like a little v8.
@MuffinKingStudios3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative and funny. Keep it up, you deserve it
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ajourneysaved43112 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have a 16 altima with a vq35de that has over 100k. I have never had any problems with the motor or transmission. With everything going on in the automotive industry, I want to keep it running. Great tutorial! 👌
@mariobannano65922 жыл бұрын
I got to give to this guy, he is master mechanic, he really knows his stuff. God bless, he knows his stuff. He's a great mentor or teacher.
@speedkar992 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@LemonsGD3 жыл бұрын
Symmetrical V6 timing chain setups always look so cool
@shadowsaiyan3 жыл бұрын
The VQ is older than 20 years. The platform has been in production since 1995. It's ANCIENT.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Yeah the VQ has been around for a while but the VQ35 variant has been around since 2001
@BigHeadClan3 жыл бұрын
@@abrame8750 An engine is more than just its displacement or power per cylinder, the Mazda engine doesn't make as much power because it's design is focused to reduced emissions and fuel economy. That said I agree Nissn is arguably the best mass producer of 6 cylinder engines in the world.
@OOICU8123 жыл бұрын
One of the best classrooms on KZfaq. Keep em coming!
@ShawnTheRazor2 жыл бұрын
Amazing how you explain these engines man. I have learned more about car engines in the past two videos than I have all my life.
@Mtechthewise3 жыл бұрын
The semi-subliminal message from this video: use quality oil and check often.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Yes. That's my conclusion at the end of this video
@rondhole3 жыл бұрын
@@speedkar99 Most Americans and Canadians got cheap oil change deals but most of them use nonsynthetic oil, and most people don't check oil level regularly. European paid close to $200 in their annual 5L oil change in most shop, although DIY may save 4x less. But they do check oil level more often since oil change interval is 1-2 years. Most Japanese cars has small oil sums and within 10k miles, all oil can be burned
@djkneecaps913 жыл бұрын
Check mine at least once a week, same with coolant. It’s the easiest most productive maintenance you can do.
@mj350gt23 жыл бұрын
Sam S yes sirr! Oil change every 3,000 miles. If I run my G hard, every 2,500! Just hit 167,000, and drives like a dream!
@b10matt703 жыл бұрын
give me any future updates on here , I have a 2003 g35 sedan and agree with the oil change every 2,500-3,000 . Full synthetic and the oil will get real fucking dark at the 2,000 mark . Pretty much feel like it’s the killer of this engine and the major cause for all the major VQ problems.
@sergiykud3 жыл бұрын
When removing pulleys" scotty killmer esc grunts"
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Ehhh
@julmtz13 жыл бұрын
I noticed the same XD
@chrismiller20533 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the level of detail in all of your videos. You have answered so many of my questions along the way. So glad I subscribed several months ago. Thanks!
@physics281711 ай бұрын
Incredible journey into my fav engine 😇 Thank you 🙏
@omaribawn7773 жыл бұрын
Wow, i really appreciate you videos. LOVE it and i learn SSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo much. Keep goinggg
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Keep learning
@shanefraser77643 жыл бұрын
VQ30DE all day ❤🌿🤘
@CadillacDriver3 жыл бұрын
Yeap. I have a '98 Cedric Brougham with that engine, and only 38,000km on her. It's a beautiful thing.
@shanefraser77643 жыл бұрын
@@CadillacDriver ive got a 98 Cedric Gran Turismo, there are only 10 registered in new Zealand lol and only 3 like mine, i have the vq30De. old mate in my town had a cedric with a vq3odet, Cedrics and glorias and cimas are rare but nz has a few of each, Lots of jdm imports from jpn
@CadillacDriver3 жыл бұрын
@@shanefraser7764 I'm a Kiwi also bro.
@lashlarue79243 жыл бұрын
Breaking the head bolts by hand with a breaker bar gets my thumbs up. 👍 We do it that way - SLOWLY - to avoid warping the head; an impact wrench might spin the fastener out too quickly.
@MichaelRobinson-pl7lx2 жыл бұрын
Who heard the head gasket joke? "We'll leave that to the Subarus" good one bro!
@babypinkbean3 жыл бұрын
First 20+ min vq engine video that I can sit without saying “yeah stfu” and clicks off . Good job 💪 definitely subscribing
@Daniel-zh3qz3 жыл бұрын
Interesting and nicely edited as always. Thank you!
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@CarlosAguilar-de8rq2 жыл бұрын
Bro your a beast!! I been in this trade for 11 years very well explained & very well performed!!
@speedkar992 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ElectricWolf19833 жыл бұрын
I have the VQ40DE which are also used in the Nissan Navara pick ups built in Spain and Thailand. Called the Frontier in US. Very reliable and smooth, love the sound of a 6 cylinder :-)
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Love the sound too!
@mattlowe99133 жыл бұрын
You’re like the AvE of automotive. Keep it up!
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I love doing this stuff.
@bryanderksen44483 жыл бұрын
He doesn't cuss enough to compete with AvE
@jtomtl3 жыл бұрын
Great engine gets hold back by that CVT... not just any CVT, Nissan’s CVT
@pleasedontwatchthese95933 жыл бұрын
No thank you. I rather walk
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Video coming soon on the CVT that was attached to this motor!
@SHELBYGT6453 жыл бұрын
the CVT is not the worst CVT ever made. hindered by it yes but ive seen and felt worse. owned both an auto and manual z. I think theres a reason they did it. was so that enthusiasts and normal people could enjoy it along with cost savings. There are people with supercharged auto trans running 2020 10 speed 5.0s so id say its good for what its worth as long as youre not chasing crazy power.
@zaim85063 жыл бұрын
Jatco*
@dallas2183 жыл бұрын
As a 7th gen maxima owner, sadly.. I know 😒
@izwanshaari98543 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the engine teardown and mechanical review videos. I'm subscribing. Keep it up👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@lynch423 жыл бұрын
My old 2001 Nissan maxima had the VQ30 engine and that was the most reliable car I ever driven. Very much bulletproof to others.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Good car. They don't make the maximas with reliable transmissions anymore
@lynch423 жыл бұрын
@@speedkar99 certainly dont.
@donaldbiden31313 жыл бұрын
I've had several infiniti with this engine i love it
@exit53983 жыл бұрын
Great info in this, extremely accurate, minus one small portion on your final thoughts. You said that the transmissions that Nissan chose to mate with the VQ were all poor, but that statement only applies to the automatic transmissions, which were utter garbage. The manual transmission option from 2005+ was the CD009, and is touted as one of the best available 6 speed manual transmissions in the tuner world. There have even been a few drag race 350z's pushing 1000 bhp+ on stock transmission internals and a really beefy clutch without damaging the driveline.
@jimmyerbe7682 жыл бұрын
So far knock on wood that my pathfinder with the 4.0 engine has not had a transmission problem it is a 2006 and I have about 300,000 miles on the transmission I am on my second engine and I pull a boat on a trailer quite a bit on long distances, My transmission has held up well I replaced the radiator as some had antifreeze. Enter the tranny fluid from a leek inside the radiator also added a oil cooler for the the long haul dragging the boat.
@daveyboy9242 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The cdoo9 6 speed manual is actually used in the Toyota Supra also mated up to the 2JZ. It can handle basically anything you thro at it. You can tell that Nissan and Toyota collaborated in putting that transmission in race ready cars. The 94 Supra is obviously a much better fit than the 03 g35, but still a good choice.
@janinelv3 жыл бұрын
I just came across your videos yesterday and I’m hooked! Simple and straightforward I’m able to learn a lot without tearing it down myself! Awesome job! Thanks
@papilgee4evaeva3 жыл бұрын
As the owner of an M35, this is satisfying to watch. One thing about the valve covers is that the spark plug seals are not directly replaceable once they fail... and they are very well known for failing.
@papilgee4evaeva3 жыл бұрын
@SG2 February From what I understand, the standard remedy is to replace the entire valve cover (though a few people have found alternative fixes, but those seem to take as much time as replacing the cover itself). I have a replacement valve cover sitting in my garage waiting to be installed. Just haven't had the time. 😄 Mine is on the driver's side also (I think that's the most common failure side). No other leaks have shown themselves, just the oil into the spark plug tubes.
@trizkial75923 жыл бұрын
I got the Vq37. What an absolutely amazing engine
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Sure is. Burn oil?
@trizkial75923 жыл бұрын
@@speedkar99 Well it only has 16k miles so no haha. I hope it doesn’t for a long time. I use Amsoil and change it every 3-4K. Probably overkill but idc it’s my baby lol. May not be the fastest car in the world but it always impresses me what they push out of an NA V6 that’s over 10 years old now
@pushhrodd013 жыл бұрын
speedkar99 no the VQ37 did not have oil consumption issues
@trizkial75923 жыл бұрын
@Myname Isunavailable Why? It came from the factory designed for 5w-30
@Slow.S553 жыл бұрын
@@pushhrodd01 I have an 09 G37, placed catch cans since I heard horrible stories on the 09-12 about galley gasket issues, so far at 128k miles, doesn’t burn oil, thinking about adding a oil cooler as well for those hot ass Cali days and especially since I love to use the car in road trips to AZ or even Mexico.
@volodymyrbuchak18523 жыл бұрын
About the waterpump. You’re wrong there,buddy. This design has separate seals on oil and coolant systems with outside drain betwin. If any system leaks,they’ll never mix together,but will drain outside tru the drain passage. Werry good design,despite it’s Nissan. On my Xterra it takes around 30 min to change the waterpump,but the engine positioned longside,on front wheel drive maybe a pain in rear end (engine positioned sideway)
@DaytonaBlueHr3 жыл бұрын
Is this true for both the VQ35HR and the VQ35DE??
@volodymyrbuchak18523 жыл бұрын
@@DaytonaBlueHr Blocks are nearly identical,same concept. HR (high response) are used in Z’s and Infinity’s with rear wheel drive setup,if i’m not mistaken.
@rondhole3 жыл бұрын
@@volodymyrbuchak1852 high rev
@DaytonaBlueHr3 жыл бұрын
Sam S Hr and De are not almost identical. They have about 80% different parts used and none of the parts on the DE can be bolted on to an Hr. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMWffKSUs5vXqY0.html ^ watch this video and it explains it all
@DaytonaBlueHr3 жыл бұрын
Sam S and no Hr’s dont have the piston ring problem that caused the Rev-up engines to consume oil. My Hr doesnt burn any oil at all between oil changes and i do drive the car pretty hard
@stupidas9466 Жыл бұрын
2006 infiniti m35x with just over 480,000 kms and have NEVER had to top up between oil changes. No burning and not a drip let alone a leak. I got so comfortable that i didn't even check the oil level between changes for five years, but realized that was stupid a few years ago so i know go through the motions of checking (although it continues to be unnecessary).
@VenturiLife3 жыл бұрын
Great video and explanations. Nissan used these engines in many cars, as you stated they are a very solid powerplant overall.
@Mach1413 жыл бұрын
Im still rocking my 2005 VQ56, runs like a champ. Good thing for me they changed that water pump design on the 5.6
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Those aren't considered VQ family are they?
@hankhill25303 жыл бұрын
Your engine is the VK56DE and it is a V8, not a V6.
@weloveups8313 жыл бұрын
I love your in depth videos. This video answered so many of my 2011 murano questions. I have very slight water seepage externally on both heads. Now I know I don't want to change my head gaskets. I have 113000 miles and routinely change my trans filter. I will run it until it blows.
@beerdencustoms76513 жыл бұрын
Good in depth video and finally someone who doesn't film every bolt being taken off 👍
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Why waste time
@theakh42383 жыл бұрын
When you make a great enigine, there is much to improve over the years. The Mitsubishi Sirius 4Gxx series lasted 37 years.
@MJorgy53 жыл бұрын
The clothes you sop up oil with are nicer than most of the rags I wear to work. 😂
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Really? Nah these are worn down bad
@MJorgy53 жыл бұрын
I'm a cheap blue-collar and have little to no shame. Haha
@aidenpryde503 жыл бұрын
thank you for the in-depth analysis of the engine as well as the tear down. I have an 03 track 350z and Im just getting ready to hand it off to my oldest. Now I have a much better understanding of what I will run into.
@speedkar993 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah...good car and good engine but keep up on the oil
@dddarien Жыл бұрын
This guy knows his stuff! Had a couple of these engines and most of the weak points he discussed I actually had issues with. Now I’m searching for the 2AZFE tear down