Engine Overview and Common Failures
The weight of the DV6BTED4 engine according to the catalog is 140 kg. The engine number DV6BTED4 is located on the cylinder block. In the early years of production, these engines quickly wore out the camshaft lobes and the chain tensioner, and the chain itself often stretched up to 100,000 km. Then the manufacturer improved the quality and these problems became very rare.
A significant number of complaints on forums are related to the low lifespan of the turbocharger, but usually the cause is not its reliability, but a clogged coarse oil filter located in the pipe fitting that supplies lubrication to the turbine of the power unit.
Other weak points include oil and coolant leaks, quick clogging of the EGR valve, constant burning of the fireproof washers under the injectors, and their disintegration. Moreover, in case of a timing belt failure, not only the rocker arm but also the camshaft need to be replaced.