CD20T engine — Nissan 2.0 TD (2L)
2L · 90-91 hp
Engine overview
Vehicles with this engine
Factory specifications
Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.
Engine (general)
| Engine code | CD20T |
| Capacity | 1974 cc |
| Idle speed | 825 ± 25 rpm |
| Normal | 31.4 bar |
| Minimum | 24.5 bar |
| Differential limit between cylinders | 4.9 bar |
| Oil pressure | >0.6 / 825 >2.9 / 2000 bar/rpm |
| Engine code | CD 20 T |
| Idle speed | 800 - 850 rpm |
| Oil pressure | 0.59 - 2.9 / 825 - 2000 bar/rpm |
Engine (diesel)
| Injection pump (make and type) | Bosch NP-VE4 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Injector firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Injector pressure | 150 - 160 bar |
| Minimum | 144.2 bar |
| Oil temperature during test | 80 °C |
| Idle speed, minimum | 800 rpm |
| Idle speed, maximum | 850 rpm |
| Min. no-load governed speed | 5200 rpm |
| Max. no-load governed speed | 5500 rpm |
| Exhaust gas analysis | 2.5 m-1 |
| Test time | 1 s |
| Exhaust gas analysis test method (Germany only) | B |
| Injection pump (make and type) | Zexel / Bosch NP-VE4 |
| Injection pump timing (static) | Zexel: 0.82 ± 0.07 Bosch: 0.89 ± 0.08 mm |
| Injector pressure | Zexel : 127.5 - 135.5 Bosch: 150.0 - 160.0 bar |
| Minimum | Zexel : 122.6 Bosch: 144.2 bar |
| Idle speed, minimum | Zexel : 600 Bosch: 800 rpm |
| Idle speed, maximum | Zexel : 800 Bosch: 850 rpm |
| Min. no-load governed speed | 5350 rpm |
Cooling system
| Cap pressure | 0.98 - 1.18 bar |
| Thermostat opens at | 82 °C |
| Cap pressure | 0.78 - 0.98 bar |
| Thermostat opens at | 82 - 95 °C |
Electrical
| Battery | 61 / 75 Ah |
| Alternator | 90 A |
| Battery | 64 Ah |
Capacities
| Engine sump, incl. filter | 5.0 l |
| Gearbox refill | 3.6 - 3.8 l |
| Cooling system | 6.4 l |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 600 ± 50 g |
Torque settings
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 | 31 - 37 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 | 180 - 190 ° |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 4 | 31 - 37 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 5 | 90 - 95 ° |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 6 | 90 - 95 ° |
| Oil plug | 35 Nm |
| Front hub | 235 - 314 Nm |
| Rear hub | 187 - 255 Nm |
| Wheel nuts | 98 - 118 Nm |
| Injector nozzle | 59 - 69 Nm |
| Glow plugs | 15 - 20 Nm |
Emissions
| Emission code | 70/220*1996/69 |
| Emission standard | Euro 2 (10/1997 ->) |
| CO2 average | 179 g/km |
| CO | 0.374 g/km |
| HC NOx | 0.594 g/km |
| Particles | 0.032 g/km |
| Emission code | 70/220*1999/102A |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 (09/2000 ->) |
| CO | 0.350 g/km |
| NOx | 0.388 g/km |
| HC NOx | 0.417 g/km |
| Particles | 0.042 g/km |
| Emission standard | Euro 2 (02/1998 ->) |
| CO2 average | 186 g/km |
| CO2 average | 188 g/km |
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