Nissan’s renowned 1.2-liter engine family, the CR series, has been powering a variety of popular cars since 2002: from city hatchbacks like Micra and March to estate models such as Vingrode or AD. Establishing itself in two variants – with/without intake phase control – this powerful powertrain also includes reliable hvs solutions (CR10DE & CR14DE).
Engine specifications for Nissan CR12DE 1.2 l
Without phase regulator
| Displacement | 1240 cc |
| Power system | Distributor Injection System |
| Engine power | 65 hp |
| Torque | 110 Nm |
| Cylinder block | Aluminum R4 |
| Cylinder head | Aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 71 mm |
| Stroke | 78.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 |
| Engine features | EGR |
| Hydraulic compensators | No |
| Timing Chain/Belt | Chain |
| Variable Valve Timing (VVT) | No |
| Turbocharger | No |
| Oil capacity/Recommended oil | 3.4 l 0W-20 |
| Fuel type | Medium/Plus |
| Euro class | EURO 4/5 |
| Average lifespan | 200 000 km |
With phase regulator
| Displacement | 1240 cc |
| Power system | Distributor Injection System |
| Engine power | 80 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 121 Nm |
| Cylinder block | Aluminum R4 |
| Cylinder head | Aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 71 mm |
| Stroke | 78.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 – 9.9 |
| Engine features | EGR |
| Hydraulic compensators | No |
| Timing Chain/Belt | Chain |
| Variable Valve Timing (VVT) | intake |
| Turbocharger | No |
| Oil capacity/Recommended oil | 3.4 l 0W-20 |
| Fuel type | Medium/Plus |
| Euro class | EURO 4/5 |
| Average lifespan | 200 000 km |
The catalog weight of the CR12DE engine is 120 kg
The CR12DE engine number is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption CR12DE
2007 Nissan Wingroad with automatic transmission as an example (l/100km):
| City | 8.3 l |
| Highway | 6.3 l |
| Combined | 6.9 l |
What cars use the CR12DE
The Nissan CR12DE is a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine this, which is used in a number of Nissan vehicles, such as Micra, AD, March, and Wingroad. The Nissan CR12DE is a great option for newer customers on the lookout for reliable but economical daily drivers that won’t cost too much to run.
| Micra 3 (K12) | 2002 – 2010 |
| March 3 (K12) | 2002 – 2010 |
| Wingroad 3 (Y12) | 2005 – 2017 |
| AD 4 (Y12) | 2006 – … |
Problems & disadvantages of the Nissan CR12DE
- The first years there were problems with stretching of the timing chain, but then its life increased
- Also in the initial stage there were many cases of the destruction of the cylinder-head gasket
- This engine does not like bad fuel and requires periodic cleaning of the injectors
- There are a lot of complaints on the network about the difficulties of exploitation of the car at low temperatures.
- But the main drawback is progressing oil consumption after 150,000 km
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