Nissan Navara NP300 Engine Review (Not Good, Sorry) WTF

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[Metfit]

My NP 300 (2016) has done 241000 kms (150000 miles), of which miles has been towing up too 3.5 ton all over Europe. During this time I’ve had the vehicle regularly serviced by Nissan and apart from the bottom hose rubbing against the bottom pulley and a new battery, the vehicle has been very reliable. Ive averaged 33 mpg over the last 4 years including towing. The engine pulled well even though i was fully loaded and towing nearly 3.5 tons up in The Alps and through the Mont Blanc tunnel, apart from a slight increase in temperature and the viscous fan kicking in, there were no other issues. i personally have found this truck to be comfortable, reliable and economic, low servicing costs at my local Nissan garage (Westway Nissan), so in a nutshell, the truck has been great and i think its not had an easy life but has been well looked after. The truck runs on General Grabber AT3’s.

[nesstorms]

I spoke to your colleague on the phone yesterday about advise for fixing boost on my 10 plate tekna, changed the fuel filter like she told me and hey presto full boost is back. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work guys✌🏻👍

[vaskodimoski]

Timing chain does not take the load of the vehicle when towing it is simply to turn the valve train on a engine

[gthausde]

Shouldnt the 2.3 dci be the same as in my renault master tow truck? FYI after 2 years ive got 360.000km down with at least 3500kg of weight driving around. With trailer attached u can do the math. For now ZERO failures or breakdowns, first injectors, first turbos, first clutch, nothing but regular service. So this is the best engine we ever used in our fleet!!!

[shoutout.kokain]

Bought my 2018 few years back new, tows and goes offroad like a champ VERY HAPPY WITH MINE

[realaussiemale]

I realise I’m late to the party as far as commenting.
I have a 2014 D40 dual cab with the 2.5lt turbo engine.
I’ve done almost 170, 000 in 6yrs and never missed a beat, still on original clutch pack, original brake pads front & rear, never had an issue!

[davidfields]

100% agree with Dangermouse. Engine torque has nothing to do with the timing chain. It drives the cam or cams not the vehicle wheels. So unless the cam inertia on the smaller unit is less then the new larger unit there is not a problem.

[brunocruz]

You know you have made it in life when you got a R34 GTR in your garage

[banger]

It's a timing chain not a prop shaft. It doesn't have to pull 3.5t

[hanz]

I buy new np300 auto V series early 2017..till now milage 325+++km..every month runnning 13-14k km with 250-300kg capacity load..so far engine still good speed good just caring oil engine water tank auto oil and mostly imprtant water battery..

[craigbyfield]

I have a d40 with 250.000 miles on the clock. And no major issues at all! All I have done is just service regularly.

[Danger_mouse]

Mate, I've got to pull you up on the timing chain comments.
Firstly, you don't tow with the timing chain....
The fact that the engine can now tow 3.5t VS 2t of the smaller unit is completely irrelevant to the timing chain.
Second, yes it is a simplex chain, and not as durable as a twin row, but it has a lot less work to do now than the early YD engine's lower chain did.
Third, my Australian owners handbook states to replace the chain at 300, 000km.
The YD had no recommendations on mileage, if the YS chain on my vehicle fails prior to this point, I'll definitely be talking to Nissan in regards to warranty.

Perhaps some of the architecture is shared with the earlier engines, but things like the long single run chain, single mass flywheel and much better power delivery make it a winner in my book.
(owner and 35yr motor mechanic)

[radsti]

Dude, its pretty clear to me from so many of your videos you don't like Nissan....have never had any issues with my D40 V9X....

[ukaszsojewski]

This guy hate his job. Sorry, but it's almost impossible to listen to all those negative comments. Since when timing chain is reposponsible for pulling (3, 5t)?!
Stop talking things like that and instead explain, that all customers suppose to change oil frequently, not every 30.000km! and everything is going to be OK.

[ethanbatt]

I have a heavily modified np300 power mods, suspension you name it utes making 240hp 560nm and has been for the last 90xxx now on 100xxx and still been extremely reliable

[haroldgrinage-casasola]

I have a 2016 NP300 in the first year I lost reverse (faulty gearbox), today I have already driven over 80, 000klms with no problems...if your specializing in the Nissan brand don't knock it to much.

[malandvulamachawe]

Thanks bro. I really love such independent informative videos. Its great to watch content from someone who does not lick the car manufactures boots. Nissan is already out of my list. Toyota with its DPF problem is also out of my wish list. Can you please to another one about reliability of the underdog of UTES market, Mitsubishi Triton.

[somerandomaussie]

new navara motor is not a yd motor it does not come from the d22 or the xtrails it comes from the renault master vans and its a completely different motor

[hedydd]

Maximum load on the engine occurs when maximum torque is actually utilised. Maximum torque is actually produced by these engines at quite low revs and it is the pulsing of cylinders firing at these low rev-high torque situations that puts most stress on components. I'm not enough of an engineer to know how much extra load this engine's timing chain comes under due to running maximum torque, but it won't be all that much and taking into account that the same load exactly is produced when pulling maximum torque when not towing, such as when pulling hard up hill at the torque converter's stall speed. The stall speed usually coincides with the revs at which max torque is produced, which explains why such a fully loaded engine on an automatic transmission is reluctant to rev past approx 2000 to 2200rpm until load is reduced.

Personally I don't see towing to be a significant factor in valve-train wear, although constant high torque and high power towing will inevitably load the pistons, con-rods and crank significantly and increase heat at the top end which needs to be carried away by the coolant.

Imagine paying for a repair to this engine at a Mercedes dealership. Even the Mercedes truck depots will be charging around £100/hour I presume.

[cmcollett]

I thought the Engine was what they call an "Alliance" engine made by Renault and used by many. In the Renault Master (and if it is the 2.3 Alliance engine) then they are good for 200k miles and that's proven. Also, Nissan guarantee this engine for 100k or 5 years, so why would someone bring it to this establishment and not Nissan dealer, surely the vehicle has not covered 100K already?? Everyone seems to pan the new Nav but I have heard 3.2 rangers giving up at 30K, new hilux rusting, d maxs' not changing gears(autos).