VQ35DE Engine Breakdown – Reliability, Problems, and More!

In this video, Jake takes a comprehensive look at the Nissan VQ35DE engine, one of the most well-known and widely used V6 powerplants in Nissan’s lineup. Found in vehicles like the 350Z, Maxima, Altima, Murano, Pathfinder, and Infiniti G35, the VQ35DE has built a strong reputation for its smooth power delivery, tunability, and daily drivability. But as with any engine, long-term ownership comes with important considerations. This video dives into the overall reliability, performance characteristics, and what you can expect from the VQ35DE over time. Whether you're thinking about buying a car with this engine or already own one, this breakdown will help you better understand its strengths, what to watch out for, and how to keep it running strong for years to come. If you would like to read about this engine more, we have a full guide on the VQ35DE on our website: https://8020automotive.com/ultimate-n... 8020 Automotive Website: https://8020automotive.com/ Check Out Our Portfolio: Tuning Pro - https://tuningpro.co/ BMW Tuning - https://bmwtuning.co/ Diesel IQ - https://dieseliq.com/ Chevy Trucks - https://chevytrucks.org/ Porsche Mania - https://porsche-mania.com/ Muscle Car Club - https://musclecarclub.com/ New Videos Every Week. Subscribe so you don't miss a video! ►Subscribe Here: https://bit.ly/3xtNUph --------------------------------------------------------------------- What is 8020 Automotive? 8020 Automotive owns and operates a portfolio of content websites and eCommerce stores in the Automotive industry. We provide over a million monthly readers with high-quality automotive content, focused predominantly on technical and performance modification guides. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:16 – Nissan’s VQ35DE Engine Background & Specs 01:23 – Most Common VQ35DE Engine Problems 01:42 – Nissan VQ35DE Common Problem #1 – Oil Consumption 02:51 – Nissan VQ35DE Common Problem #2 – Oil Leaks 03:58 – Nissan VQ35DE Common Problem #3 – Timing Chain 04:32 – Nissan VQ35DE Timing Chain Rattle Audio Example 06:21 – Nissan VQ35DE Common Problems Summary 06:47 – Nissan VQ35DE Reliability