Nissan CD engine


The Nissan CD engine is a diesel version of the Nissan CA engine that replaced the Nissan LD four-cylinder engine. Part of Nissan's PLASMA engine family, it was available in two displacements: 1.7 and 2.0 litres. They have a cast-iron block and alloy head. It was used from 1980 to the late 1990s until it was replaced by the Nissan YD engine.

CD17

The CD17 family displaces, from a bore and stroke of. Built to be as light as possible, the engine walls were made thinner by the use of fins where extra strength was needed, while lateral ribs helped reduce vibration and noise. A new, two-stage glowplug meant that even cold starting times were rarely more than a few seconds.

CD17 (early)

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CD17 (late)

CD17T

CD20

The CD20 family displaces, thanks to an increased bore and stroke of. The swirl chambers were given additional ports, while the glow plugs were now arranged horizontally. The Aside from being more powerful, the CD20 was quieter and more durable than its predecessor.

CD20 (initial model)

CD20E

CD20T

CD20Ti

  • Turbocharged and intercooled
  • at 4000 rpm
  • at 2400 rpm
  • 1993–1995 Nissan Largo W30

CD20ET1

CD20ET2

  • Electronically controlled and turbocharged
  • at 4400 rpm
  • at 2400 rpm
  • 1998–2000 Nissan Avenir W11

CD20ETi

  • Electronically controlled and turbocharged with intercooler
  • at 4000 rpm
  • at 2000 rpm
  • 1995–1999 Nissan Largo W30