From 1981 to 2001, a Japanese plant assembled the Mazda FE 2.0-liter gasoline engine in various configurations, including those with an 8/12 valve head, carburetor, injector, and turbocharging. The 626 model in the rear of GC and GD, as well as the Kia Sportage under the FEE index, had this unit installed.
F6, FP, FP-DE, F8, FE, FE-DE, FE3N, FS, FS-DE, FS-ZE, and F2 are all members of the F-engine family.
Specifications
| Production years | 1981-2001 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | carburetor (FE) injector (FE-E) injector (FET) |
| Power output, hp | 80 – 110 (FE) 90 – 120 (FE-E) 120 – 135 (FET) |
| Torque output, Nm | 150 – 165 (FE) 150 – 170 (FE-E) 200 – 240 (FET) |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v / 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 8.6 (FE) 9.0 – 9.9 (FE-E) 8.2 (FET) |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | only on 12v cylinder head |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no (FE) no (FE-E) yes (FET) |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.9 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 0 (FE) EURO 1 (FE-E) EURO 1 (FET) |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mazda 626 1985) — city — highway — combined |
11.2 7.3 8.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 164.3 |
The engine was installed on:
- Mazda 626 GC in 1982 – 1987; 626 GD in 1987 – 1992;
- Mazda 929 HB in 1981 – 1986; 929 HC in 1986 – 1991;
- Mazda B-series UD in 1981 – 1985; B-series 4 (UF) in 1985 – 1987;
- Mazda Capella GC in 1982 – 1987; Capella GD in 1987 – 1992;
- Mazda Cosmo HB in 1981 – 1989;
- Mazda MX-6 GD in 1987 – 1992;
- Mazda Luce HB in 1981 – 1986; Luce HC in 1986 – 1991;
- Kia Clarus 1 (FE) in 1995 – 2001;
- Kia Sportage 1 (JA) in 1994 – 2003.
Disadvantages of the Mazda FE 2.0l engine
Injected versions of this engine cause numerous issues with the ignition system; carburetor versions are challenging to set up and require a knowledgeable specialist;
Oil scraper rings frequently lie and lubricant consumption shows up after 200,000 kilometers;
Regulations state that the timing belt must be replaced every 60,000 kilometers, but the valves do not bend when it breaks; hydraulic lifters are not used, and valve adjustments must be made every 60,000 to 80,000 kilometers.