This is a question that comes up all the time for new cars. Fortunately we just have to look up the Versa sedan /Note specifications, since they both use the same HR16DE engine as the Micra does in Canada.
Answer: It's a chain.
This is a question that comes up all the time for new cars. Fortunately we just have to look up the Versa sedan /Note specifications, since they both use the same HR16DE engine as the Micra does in Canada.
Answer: It's a chain.
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra S manual: 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.5 mpg (Imp) ... 20.0 km/L ... 47.0 mpg (US) ...
Is it an interference engine?
What is an interference engine? The chain seems like it's better than a belt.
An interference engine is one where the pistons will crash into open valves if the timing belt breaks. Given the compression ratio of 9.8:1, it's likely this is an interference engine. Given that it uses a chain instead of a belt, it's unlikely this would ever be an issue.
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra SV manual: 6.4 L/100 km ... 44.3 mpg (Imp) ... 15.7 km/L ... 36.9 mpg (US) ...
jeff88 (04-02-2014)
How is the compression ratio linked to the (non)interference design?
If it is an interference with a chain, somebody someday will have an issue, but it will be an anomaly at worst. More than likely user error.
Interference engines often have higher compression ratios, and the 1.6L in the Micra is relatively high.
There are plenty of points of failure on any engine; I can't see the timing chain being any less susceptible than, say, the pumps or bearings.
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra SV manual: 6.4 L/100 km ... 44.3 mpg (Imp) ... 15.7 km/L ... 36.9 mpg (US) ...
It could be interference or non-interference at the compression ratio its at. I had a 1997 Paseo, and it also had a 9.8:1 compression ratio engine and it was non-interference.
If I had to guess, I'd say it is an interference engine though. With a timing chain, you don't have to worry as much as you do with a timing belt. Not adding cutouts in the pistons for valve clearance allows for more optimized piston head design which should increase power and efficiency.
Huh, that's odd, MSN Autos pegs it at 9.4:1 http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Sp...eo&trimid=1055
So did Motor Trend: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/1997/...pecifications/
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra SV manual: 6.4 L/100 km ... 44.3 mpg (Imp) ... 15.7 km/L ... 36.9 mpg (US) ...
Sorry, the 9.8:1 was a high compression version of the same engine, it pumped out about 10 more hp. It was only available overseas.