The company’s two biggest models, the Mohave SUV and the ix55 crossover, were equipped with the 3.0-liter diesel Hyundai D6EA or 3.0 CRDi engine, which was manufactured between 2006 and 2011. Diesel is available in Euro 3 or Euro 4 versions and is regarded as the company’s own invention.
D6EB engines are also part of the Hyundai S family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Hyundai ix55 1 (EN) in 2006 – 2011;
- Kia Mohave 1 (HM) in 2008 – 2011.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 2959 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 240 – 250 |
| Torque output, Nm | 450 – 550 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 89 |
| Compression ratio | 17.3 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | BorgWarner BV50 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.8 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Hyundai ix55 2010) — city — highway — combined |
12.4 7.6 9.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 296.8 |
Disadvantages of the Hyundai D6EA engine
The glow plug control unit is one of this diesel’s known weak points;
The oil burner is typically caused by a crankcase ventilation valve malfunction; the fuel system is dependable, but piezo injectors require high fuel quality;
Double-row timing chains can jump instantly and stretch up to 200,000 kilometers;
Contamination of the intake and sensors as a result of the EGR valve’s operation causes a lot of problems.