Murano Z51 · 2008–2015

Nissan Murano 3.5 V6 Murano Z51 · 256 hp (2008 to 2015)

The Nissan Murano 3.5 V6 of the Murano Z51 generation uses the VQ35DE 3.5 petrol engine with 256 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 256 PS / 188 kW
Displacement: 3 498 cm³
Cylinders: 6
Engine code: VQ35DE 3.5
Period covered: 2008–2015
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

256 hp (188 kW), all-wheel drive, None-speed automatic. Built from 2008 to 2015.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The VQ35DE 3.5 engine is also fitted to: Nissan Pathfinder (Pathfinder R50), Nissan Murano (Murano Z50 Europe), Nissan 350Z (350Z Z33).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ACEA C3/C4 / Renault RN0720 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Nissan Murano 3.5 V6 Murano Z51?

The VQ35DE 3.5 petrol engine (3 498 cc), 256 hp (188 kW).

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Which oil for the Nissan Murano 3.5 V6?

A API SN/SP / ACEA C3/C4 / Renault RN0720-approved oil suited to the VQ35DE 3.5 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026