On the basis of the experience of several years spent in the automotive service stations, specialists recommend in particular the following diesel engines, considered those who have not created problems for the owners:
PSA 2.0 HDI
Belonging to the French concern PSA Peugeot Citroen, it is a very reliable engine, especially if it is part of the first generation. This type of engine has been installed on the following car brands since 1999 and until 2006:
- Peugeot
- Citroen
- Suzuki
- Ford
- Fiat
The most popular cars with this type of engine are:
- Peugeot 206.306.307.406
- Peugeot partner
- Citroen c5
- Citroen berlingo
- Citroen xsara
- Suzuki Vitara
The French engine with 8 valves works easily over 500,000 km, without requiring complex maintenance. The power of the first units was 90-109 HP, then the power increased to 136-180 HP. These engines have not caused complaints from the car owners, especially if they are equipped with a Bosch fuel and not Siemens (their injectors last less and are weak)
Volvo 2.4 D
Another engine with greater reliability belongs to the Swedes. Therefore, the Volvo car manufacturer, famous for petrol engines, launched an excellent 2.4 l diesel engine with 5 cylinder in 2001. These engines were mounted on a sedan, breakage and crossover, that is to say: Volvo S60, V60, V70, XC70, XC90. The engine had 10 or 20 valves, (depending on the year of production) and a system of excess food.
The popular versions are 130-205 HP. These engines, if maintained correctly, reach 500,000 – 700,000 km, without problems.
VAG 1.9 TDI
This type of diesel engine of the Volkswagen AG group cannot be ignored. It is installed on different models:
- Seat (Leon, Gulf, past, Ibiza, Alhambra)
- Audi (A3, A4, A6)
- Skoda Octavia
- Volkswagen (Caddy, Golf, Passat, Sharan) and others.
This engine is renowned for its reliability, provided that the owner uses high quality oil and fuel and the maintenance frequency is reduced from 15,000 to 10,000 km. The weak point is the monitoring of the N75 impulses control valve. The engine is able to exceed 400,000 km.
BMW M57
The M57 Diesels series has won many positive reviews. The in-line engines have 6 cylinders and their power varies according to the changes that occurred, from 201-286 HP. These engines were produced from 1998 to 2008 and were installed on most BMW models from 3A to 7th series: BMW E39, E46, E90, E60, E83, E70 and Range Rover L322. This type of engine is able to reach between 400,000 and 500,000 km.
Honda 2.2-Ctdi
The reputation so good makes it expensive even for a car with a large mileage. A less than this engine is that it cannot cope with temperatures below -15 ° C. The engine resource is estimated at 350,000 km. This engine was installed on Honda Accord 7, Civic 8, CR-V of the second and third generation.
Toyota 1 HD
This 4.2-liter engine was installed on Land Cruiser J80 and J100, considered a long-term veteran, both in terms of kilometer (at least 600,000 km) and production time (1990-2007).
Opel 1.7 CDTI
Although considered a budget engine, it is very resistant. It was developed with Isuzu and GM and was installed on Opel Astra, J, Zafira B. The engine resource was estimated at 400,000 km, without significant problems and repairs.
Fiat 2.4 JTD
Although you do not expect maximum reliability from the engines of Italian origin, but the Turbo Diesel Engine 2.4 JTD is a pleasant exception to this rule. Installed on Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia models, the engine has 5 cylinders and a common railway system. The distinctive qualities are: good economy and traction. The 20 valves version sometimes requires the removal of the exhaust tunnel; Due to the breakdown of the tin, a discharge gas penetration occurs. After 250,000 km you can repair the turbine. The iron itself can resist 500,000 – 700,000 km of running.
Hyundai/Kia 1.6 CRDI (D4FB)
The Korean diesel engine 1.6 CRDI, from 90 to 136 HP, began to be produced in 2006 for the European market and was widely used in the following cars models: Hyundai Elantra V6, Elantra 4, Accent RB, i20, IX20, Kia Ceed, Cerato and Soul. It is a demanding engine in terms of fuel quality. The weak point is represented by the turbine, which often suffers from the quality of the diesel. The resource of this engine is 300,000 km.
Mercedes Benz 3.0 CDI (OM642)
The 3-liter Mercedes-Benz 3-liter Diesel Om642 V6 engine is the successor of successful engines. It has undergone many changes and power options, hiding under the indexes 280, 300 and 350 CDI. It has been installed on Mercedes, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep cars since 2005. It is traditionally a powerful engine. To avoid problems with the particle filter, it requires adequate oil and high quality fuel. The only problem was the exhaust collector. When heated, in the welding places, small particles can break and fall into the turbine, leading to its defect.
2. The best BMW diesel engines
| No/CRT | Engine type for bmw | Characteristics | Advantages /Disadvantages |
| 1 | M57 | 6 cylinders; 201-286 cp; 2.5 – 3 liters
500 mii km |
Good reliability |
| 2 | M60 | 8 cylinders; 183-244 cp;
3 – 4 liters 500 mii km |
Strong Engine produced in the period 1992-1995 installed on the BMW 5 and 7 |
| 3 | M30 | 4 cylinders; 150-220 cp;
2.5 – 3 liters 500 mii km |
After some changes, the Bavarian designers obtained the M102B34 variant with a power of 252 cp |
| 4 | M50 | 6 cylinders; 150-192 cp 2-2.5 liters
500 mii km |
It is easily treated without important repairs |
3. Best Audi diesel engines
| No/CRT | Type of engine for Audi | Characteristics | Advantages/Disadvantages |
| 1 | EA288 2.0TDI | 100-150 cp
300 mii km |
Direct descendant of 1.9 TDI much stronger and more reliable |
| 2 | 3.0 TDI | 200-270 cp
Turbo diesel with 6 cylinder 300 mii km |
Strong and economic made by the vague concern. It has a pair of 600 nm. Surprising sea safety margin and relatively low fuel consumption |
| 3 | 2.0 TFSI | 170-220 cp
300 mii km |
Due to a reliable piston system, a robust head and a multiple injection system, 2.0TFSI has an adequate space for an extra increase to increase the power and the couple. |
| 4 | 1.9 TDI | 500 mii km | The most common engine of the vague concern. His repair and maintenance do not cause problems due to the comfortable position of the main units. |
| 5 | Aah 2.8 V6 | 170 cp
300 thousand km without repairs |
One of the most pretended and well -thought of engines, which has been installed on a series of Audi models |
4. Best VW Diesel engines
| No/CRT | Engine type for VW | Characteristics | Advantages/Disadvantages |
| 1 | 1.9 TDI (EA188) | 500 mii km | In addition to the BXE model, all the 1.9 models of the EA188 family are incredibly reliable. Too bad they stopped in 2010. |
| 2 | 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) | 16 cylinder lock valves with two camshafts.
400 mii km |
Essentially the same 1.9 liter engine, but with a larger volume, but with the same resource enough |
| 3 | 2.0 TDI (EA189) | 400 mii km | Fairly reliable engines |
| 4 | 2.0 TDI (EA288) | 400 mii km | The only weak point of these engines are the piezoelectric injectors, which are not particularly reliable, but for the rest they are very resistant and with easy maintenance. |
| 5 | 1.6tdi (EA189) | 400 mii km | They are quite reliable and are not capricious, especially those with Cayc index. The weak point is the piezoelectric nozzles. |
| 6 | 3.0 V6 TDI (EA897) | 300 mii km | Very reliable repairs, but incredibly expensive and expensive |
| 7 | 1.8 TSI (EA888) | 300 mii km | These engines are not without problems, but they are much less than in similar and second generation engines |
| 8 | 1.4 TSI (EA111) | 300 mii km | Caxa index engines are considered the most reliable. |
| 9 | TFSI (EA113) | 2 liters;
400 mii km |
Problems with the consumption of oil and the loss of power; If they are not ignored, they can be resolved over time. |
| 10 | 2.0 TSI (EA888) | 300 mii km | Equipped with a new head, a new elbow tree and a new oil pump, they are much more reliable than previous models. The old problems continue to be: rapid wear of the camshafts and lengthening of the distribution chain |
| 11 | 3.0 V6 TFSI (EA837) | 300 mii km | Reliable engines if maintained and if they are not subject to heavy loads without preheating |
| 12 | 1.6 (EA113) | 500 mii km | Quite reliable; The most common problem is the increase in oil consumption. In 2015 their production was stopped, being victims of new environmental regulations |
5. Best Mercedes diesel engines
| No/CRT | Engine type for Mercedes | Characteristics | Advantages /Disadvantages |
| 1 | About 602 | 5 in line cylinders, 1985-2002
2.5-2.9 liters 90-129 cp 1,000,000 km |
The best diesel engine. Basically, he never breaks. |
| 2 | About 601 | 4 in line cylinders, 1983-2001
2.0-2.3 liters 72-96 cp 1,000,000 km |
The same diesel engine, in a small version. Basically, he never breaks. |
| 3 | About 651 | 4 in line cylinders, 2008-2019
1.8-2.1 liters 109-136-170-204 cp 1,000,000 km |
They were among the best -selling diesel engines.
The last two versions of 2.1 liters, equipped with two turbines |
| 4 | OM 611 (200-220 YES) | 4 cylinders in Linie,
1998-2011 2.15 liters 82-102-125-143 cp 500 mii km |
Good and reliable. Common problems of diesel engines: rubbing the electrical wiring of injection nozzles and break the threads of the power pressure sensor. |
6. Best Opel Diesel engines
| No/CRT | Opel engine tip | Characteristics | Advantages/ Disadvantages |
| 1 | 1.7 TDI | 80 cp
400 mii km |
The truly reliable TDI 1.7 engine was not produced by Opel, but by Isuzu. When he went to his production, one of the most reliable diesel engines ever produced. |
| 2 | 1.6 CDTI | 100-136 cp
2013-profit Over 300 thousand km |
Very reliable and silent. Being new engines, there is no maximum historical operation. |
| 3 | 1.9 CDTI | 120-150 cp
2005-2008 250 mii km |
Impeccable and ecological, strong half and very good consumption |
7. Best Diesel Ford engines
PSA-FORD DV4/DLD-414, DV6/DLD-416 (1.4 HDI/TDCI, 1.6 HDI/TDCI). These are subcomposed engines that group PSA (Peugeot) developed with Ford specialists. These engines are reliable and able to travel an average distance of 400,000 km. Their great advantage is low cost and repairs are cheap. In 2015 the French began to produce these engines and the Americans abandoned their research in 2018.
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