The 2.0-liter 16-valve Peugeot XU10J4R, also known as the RFV engine, was manufactured between 1995 and 2005 and was fitted to a number of well-known models from that era, including the 306, 406, 605, and 806. This power unit had a turbocharged version with the XU10J4RS index and 167 horsepower.
The XU family of engines includes the XU5JP, XU7JB, XU7JP, XU7JP4, XU10J2, and XU10J4R.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 132 – 136 |
| Torque output, Nm | 180 – 190 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 – 10.8 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.25 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Peugeot 806 2000) — city — highway — combined |
12.3 7.4 9.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
| Weight, kg | 140 |
The engine was installed on:
- Citroen Xsara in 1997 – 2005;
- Citroen Xsara Picasso in 2003 – 2005;
- Citroen Xantia in 1995 – 2000;
- Citroen XM in 1995 – 2000;
- Peugeot 306 I (N3/N5) in 1997 – 2000;
- Peugeot 406 I (D8/D9) in 1996 – 2000;
- Peugeot 605 I (Y30) in 1995 – 1999;
- Peugeot 806 I (U60) in 1998 – 2002.
Disadvantages of the XU10J4R engine
Hydraulic lifters are the first to suffer because the engine cannot withstand cheap oil;
The idle speed controller is frequently the cause of floating engine speeds;
Spark plugs and ignition coils are rapidly destroyed by bad fuel;
Frequently, the timing belt breaks well before the recommended 120,000 kilometers of run;
Owners frequently complain about small oil burners and oil seals leaking grease;
The plastic intake manifold’s persistent cracking is the flaw;
The engine operates erratically and the crankcase ventilation freezes when there is a lot of frost.