From 1992 to 2002, the company produced the 5.2-liter Jeep ELF or Magnum 318 V8 engine, which was found in many of its SUVs and pickups, including the Dakota, Durango, and Grand Cherokee. Although it used a lot of fuel, this engine stood out for its high dependability and endurance.
Internal combustion engines (EML) are also part of the Magnum series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Dodge Dakota 1 (AN) in 1992 – 1996;
- Dodge Dakota 2 (DN) in 1996 – 2000;
- Dodge Durango 1 (DN) in 1997 – 2000;
- Dodge Ramcharger 2 in 1992 – 1993;
- Dodge Ram 1 (BR) in 1992 – 1993;
- Dodge Ram 2 (DR) in 1993 – 2002;
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 1 (ZJ) in 1992 – 1998.
Specifications
| Production years | 1992-2002 |
| Displacement, cc | 5210 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 210 – 230 |
| Torque output, Nm | 380 – 410 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V8 |
| Block head | cast iron 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 99.3 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84.1 |
| Compression ratio | 9.1 |
| Features | OHV |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Jeep Grand Cherokee 1994) — city — highway — combined |
20.1 13.1 15.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~450 000 |
Disadvantages of the ELF engine
Although this engine has no flaws and is incredibly dependable, its consumption is high;
Air leakage through the intake manifold is the most well-known failure;
Hydraulic lifters frequently become stuck when lubricant quality is reduced; this power unit’s remarkable mass significantly restricts the resources available for its supports;
Here, a water pump and a gasoline pump are not the best resources.