2.5L DOHC Engine Complete Assembly for 2017-2020 Nissan Rogue

A quick look at your own vehicle makes sure the right engine shows up:

• Verify your VIN's 1st digit is 5 (USA built).
• Verify your VIN's 4th digit is A (specifies the 2.5L QR25DE engine).
• Verify your engine code reads QR25 on the emissions label or engine block stamp.
• Confirm whether your vehicle is Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD) to prepare for transferring configuration-specific brackets or oil pans.
• Inspect the condition of your original exhaust manifold's pre-cat.

What the install really takes — plan and budget with confidence:

Special tools this job needs:

• Engine hoist and load leveler
• Torque wrench
• Flywheel holding tool (Nissan OEM tool J-48632 or equivalent)
• OBD-II Scan Tool with Nissan-specific bi-directional capabilities (Consult III+ or equivalent)
• Transmission jack

Budget for these consumables at install:

• Engine Oil (0W-20 Full Synthetic, approx. 4.8 - 4.9 quarts) and premium oil filter
• Nissan Blue Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (50/50 pre-diluted)
• OEM NGK Laser Iridium spark plugs (DILKAR7B11)
• New intake manifold gaskets
• New exhaust manifold gasket
• New thermostat gasket and water outlet gaskets
• New serpentine accessory drive belt
• Genuine Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid (to top off any lost fluid)
• PCV valve (highly recommended)

What your vehicle’s computers will need after the swap:

What’s involved: Idle Air Volume Learning, Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning, Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning, and Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) Relearn

While manual pedal-timing procedures exist, they are notoriously difficult to execute. A professional bi-directional scan tool is highly recommended to successfully trigger these relearns.

Pro tips for a smooth first start-up — hand them to whoever does the install:

• The torque converter must be fully seated into the CVT pump gear before mating the engine to the transmission. Failing to do so will crush the CVT pump gear and destroy the transmission.
• The QR25DE is highly sensitive to ground connections. Clean the main engine ground strap mounting point to bare metal to prevent a 'crank, no start' condition or communication codes.
• On AWD models, carefully unbolt and support the Power Take-Off Unit (PTU) / transfer case. Do not let it hang by the driveshaft or axles.
• Inspect your original exhaust manifold's pre-cat. If the honeycomb is crumbling, it will suck ceramic dust into this replacement engine and destroy it.
• The crankshaft position sensor is located on the back of the engine block near the transmission bellhousing and is extremely difficult to reach once installed. Replace it while the engine is on the stand.

Easy to get right once you know them:

• Ordering for a Japan-built (J-VIN) or Korea-built (K-VIN) Rogue. You must verify your VIN's 1st digit is 5 (USA built).
• Reusing a corroded, damaged, or cheap aftermarket Crankshaft Position Sensor. Always transfer your original OEM Nissan sensors or buy brand-new genuine Nissan replacements.
• Failing to perform the Idle Air Volume Learning procedure, leading to a surging or high idle.
• Using generic 'multi-vehicle' CVT fluid instead of genuine Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid.
• Reusing a degrading catalytic converter that will suck ceramic dust directly into the replacement engine.
• Using cheap aftermarket valve covers with poor PCV baffling, leading to sudden, severe oil consumption.

Not issues with the units on this page — the manufacturer documented these for every engine of this family, wherever you buy one. Handy for your installer: