8 valve or 16 valve ?

Gazza · 14-07-2013, 23:34

Hello Guys,
In the past I have had Nissan 4X4's. Worked in Dubai in early 90's and had a Pathfinder. More recently had a couple of X-Trails as company cars. I have my own company and drive Dispatch van but fancy getting a 4x4 again as have always enjoyed driving them.
Going to get a diesel Terrano (£1,000 to £2000) and have been looking at Ebay, Auto Trader etc. I have looked at old post on here for things to look at when checking any potential purchases (great advice). One thing I have noticed on Auto Trader when checking performance and ecomomy page is difference in fuel consumption. 16 valve being better than 8 valve. Can't find any posts on this here and was wondering how you can tell if engine is 8v or 16v and is there any advantage to either option?

Cheers.....Gazza

14-07-2013, 23:34	#1
Gazza Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Notts Vehicle: 02 Terrano T2 LWB 2.7TDI Posts: 68	8 valve or 16 valve ? Hello Guys, In the past I have had Nissan 4X4's. Worked in Dubai in early 90's and had a Pathfinder. More recently had a couple of X-Trails as company cars. I have my own company and drive Dispatch van but fancy getting a 4x4 again as have always enjoyed driving them. Going to get a diesel Terrano (£1,000 to £2000) and have been looking at Ebay, Auto Trader etc. I have looked at old post on here for things to look at when checking any potential purchases (great advice). One thing I have noticed on Auto Trader when checking performance and ecomomy page is difference in fuel consumption. 16 valve being better than 8 valve. Can't find any posts on this here and was wondering how you can tell if engine is 8v or 16v and is there any advantage to either option? Cheers.....Gazza

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