Engine Overview and Common Failures
The weight of the DV6ATED4 engine according to the catalog is 140 kg. The engine number DV6ATED4 is located on the cylinder block. The wear of the camshafts in the early years of diesel production was accompanied by the problem of rapid wear of the camshafts, as well as the destruction of the timing chain tensioner that connects the camshafts here. Then the manufacturer improved the quality of the assembly and everything returned to normal. Air dosing leaks. Units equipped with a particulate filter received an air doser with a pair of dampers, which often leaks, with lubricant flowing onto the timing belt and auxiliary units. The air doser of the version without a particulate filter can blow oil into the intake manifold. Turbocharger. One of the most common complaints on forums is the low lifespan of the turbine. But more often than not, the reason lies not in its reliability, but in a clogged coarse oil filter located in the oil pipe connector, which supplies lubrication to the turbocharger. Other weak points. Other breakdowns are typical for many diesel engines: the EGR quickly gets dirty and sticks, the particulate filter does not regenerate properly, the refractory washers under the injectors constantly burn out. And with the timing belt failure, the rockers break and the cam lobes can be damaged.