From 2000 to 2007, the company produced the Mazda AJ-DE 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine, which was fitted to numerous concern models for the US market, including the 6, MPV, and Tribute. This power unit’s design is comparable to both the Jaguar AJ30 and the Ford REBA engine.
The engine was installed on:
- Mazda 6 I (GG) in 2003 – 2007;
- Mazda MPV LW in 2002 – 2006;
- Mazda Tribute EP in 2000 – 2006.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 2967 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 200 – 220 |
| Torque output, Nm | 260 – 270 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 89 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 79.5 |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mazda MPV 2005) — city — highway — combined |
15.0 9.5 11.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
Disadvantages of the Mazda AJ-DE engine
In addition to its remarkable fuel efficiency, this unit is renowned for its high dependability;
If you don’t keep an eye on the tank’s mesh, your fuel pump will soon fail.
Here, the water pump is not very useful, and radiators run on a regular basis;
Lubricant leaks frequently occur in the vicinity of the oil pan and beneath the cylinder head covers;
Piston rings are a common cause of oil consumption after 200,000 kilometers.