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Nissan-Renault MR20DE M4R 2.0 engine

Nissan-Renault MR20DE M4R 2.0 engine

The MR20DE engine, also known as the M4R in the Renault range, was introduced in 2005 and is still in active use on various Nissan and Renault car models. This powertrain is an important part of the Nissan-Renault alliance’s strategy…

Engine 1.9 SDI (VW, Skoda)

Engine 1.9 SDI (VW, Skoda)

Among the direct-injection diesel engines of the VAG concern with a volume of 1.9 liters were atmospheric variants. They are designated by the abbreviation SDI – from the German Saugdiesel Direkt Einspritzung (atmospheric diesel and direct injection). The first SDI…

Subaru 2.0 EJ202 engine

Subaru 2.0 EJ202 engine

The first opposition 4-cylinder engine was patented by Karl Benz in 1896. In 1971, engineers of Fuji Heavy Industries, which owns the automaker Subaru, “fell ill” with the idea of opposition engines. In 1989, Japanese engineers introduced a new family…

Engine 2.0 TSI CDNC Volkswagen, Audi, Seat

Engine 2.0 TSI CDNC Volkswagen, Audi, Seat

Characteristics of the 2.0 TSI (2 gen) engines. The 2.0 TSI engines of the second generation from Volkswagen, belonging to the EA888 family, were produced between 2008 and 2015. These engines are characterized by high performance, reliability and the use…

Nissan GA16DE engine

Nissan GA16DE engine

Nissan GA16DE engine is one of the most famous and reliable powertrains manufactured by Nissan at Yokohama Plant from 1987 to 2011. This engine was widely used in various Nissan car models such as Almera, Primera, NX1600/100NX, Pulsar/Sabre, Sentra/Tsuru, Avenir,…

Mazda 2.0 MZR-CD (RF7J)

Mazda 2.0 MZR-CD (RF7J)

Since the early eighties Mazda started producing their own diesel engines. The 2-liter RF engine has been produced since 1984, and in more than 20 years of production it has received a huge number of changes. But something remained unchanged:…

Kia and Hyundai 1.6 CRDI (D4FB) engine

Kia and Hyundai 1.6 CRDI (D4FB) engine

The 1.6 CRDI engine belongs to the family of small-capacity Korean diesel engines with twin-cam cylinder heads and 4 valves per cylinder. There are 5 engines in the family from 3-cylinder 1.1-liter to 1.7-liter. In this article we will talk…

Chrysler 2.7 EER engine

Chrysler 2.7 EER engine

The American V-shaped engine Chrysler 2.7 appeared back in the 90s and was created on the basis of the original solution – a three-row timing chain. The motor received an aluminum block, in which cast-iron liners are inserted. Curiously, its…

Peugeot/Citroen 1.6 engine (TU5JP4)

Peugeot/Citroen 1.6 engine (TU5JP4)

The TU5JP4 engine under consideration today saw the light back in 1999 and for the next decade became the key gasoline engine installed in Peugeot and Citroen. But time takes its course, and in 2009 it was decided to replace…