From 1998 to 2004, the Japanese company produced the 3.5-liter V6 Isuzu 6VE1 engine, which was fitted to the company’s biggest SUVs as well as those made by other manufacturers. This engine had a direct fuel injection version, but it was only manufactured for a single year.
Engines of the V-series: 6VD1, 6VE1.
Specifications
| Production years | 1998-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 3494 |
| Fuel system | injector (6VE1-W) direct injection (6VE1-DI) |
| Power output, hp | 215 |
| Torque output, Nm | 310 (6VE1-W) 315 (6VE1-DI) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 93.4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 85 |
| Compression ratio | 9.1 (6VE1-W) 11.0 (6VE1-DI) |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 (6VE1-W) EURO 4 (6VE1-DI) |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Isuzu VehiCROSS 2000) — city — highway — combined |
18.6 10.2 13.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
| Weight, kg | 185 |
The engine was installed on:
- Isuzu Axiom 1 (UP) in 2001 – 2004;
- Isuzu Trooper 2 (UB2) in 1998 – 2002;
- Isuzu VehiCROSS 1 (UG) in 1999 – 2001;
- Isuzu Wizard 2 (UE) in 1998 – 2004;
- Opel Monterey A (M92) in 1998 – 1999;
- Acura SLX in 1998 – 1999.
Disadvantages of the Isuzu 6VE1 engine
The unit’s fuel consumption is excessive, but it has no specific reliability issues.
You must be aware that rare engines have issues with spare parts and maintenance.
The majority of complaints on specialized forums have something to do with the oil burner.
Additionally, owners frequently talk about fuel injector failure and replacement.
You must replace the timing belt every 100,000 kilometers and adjust the valves once every 100,000 kilometers.