Parts for your 2008 Nissan Tiida-Oil pump

2008 Nissan Tiida oil pump – purpose, care, and when to replace

Technical sources confirm the 2008 Nissan Tiida is fitted with an engine oil pump. The C11-series Tiida (typically with HR16DE or MR18DE petrol engines) uses a crankshaft-driven trochoid oil pump integrated into the front timing cover. Factory literature and mainstream repair data describe its specifications, pressure checks, and replacement procedures, so it’s absolutely a relevant service item on this model.

What does it do? The oil pump pulls oil from the sump through the pick-up screen and pushes it under pressure through galleries to crank and cam bearings, timing components, and the variable valve timing gear. A pressure relief valve prevents over-pressurising. Without a healthy pump, the engine can’t maintain the thin, protective oil film that stops metal-to-metal contact.

On a tidy Tiida, the oil pump should last the life of the engine. The biggest favour an owner can do is regular servicing: quality oil of the correct grade (check the owner’s manual