Engine Overview and Common Failures
The weight of the EP6CDTX engine with attachments is 148 kg. The engine number EP6CDTX is located at the front, where it meets the gearbox. This turbo unit is highly sensitive to the quality of fuel and oil used. Many problems are related to accelerated carbon buildup, especially on the valves. Almost always, excessive oil consumption follows engine coking. The timing chain often stretches already by a mileage of 80-100 thousand kilometers. The electromagnetic clutch in the pump drive can fail even at 50,000 km. The functioning of the phase regulation system depends on the condition of the oil channels. The cause of failure of the injection pump and other components of the fuel system is poor gasoline.