The 1.3-liter Mazda B3-ME engine was produced at the Japanese factory from 1994 to 2003 and was only used in local versions of popular models such as Familia and Demio. Some sources refer to these units from the last years of production as B3E. B-series engines: B1, B3, B5, B5-ME, B5-DE, B6, B6-ME, B6-DE, BP, BP-ME.
| Exact capacity | 1323 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 65 - 85 HP |
| Torque | 100 - 110 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 71 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 83.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.1 - 9.4 |
| Engine features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic compensator. | do 1999 year |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 3.2 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 280 000 HP |
| City | 8.7 litry |
| Route | 5.9 litry |
| Mixed | 6.9 litry |
The weight of the B3-ME engine according to the catalog is 118.5 kg. The engine number B3-ME is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. On the profile forum, ignition system problems are discussed the most. If you have a version with hydraulic compensators, do not skimp on oil or they will start ticking. The weak points of the engine also include the oil pump reduction valve. The timing belt has an average lifespan of 60,000 km, but it does not bend in case of valve failure. It is not uncommon to encounter oil consumption of up to 1 liter per 1000 km with mileage exceeding 200,000 km.
| Autozam Revue DB | 1994 - 1998 |
| Demio I (DW) | 1996 - 2002 |
| Familia VIII (BH) | 1994 - 1998 |
| Familia IX (BJ) | 1998 - 2003 |
The 1.6-liter eight-valve Mazda B6 or B6-E engine was produced by the company from 1985 to 1994 and installed in various versions of the 323 model as well as the Japanese version of the Familia, in the BF-BG body styles. This engine was also used in the second generation of the Ford Laser and the corresponding Mercury Tracer model. B series engines: B1, B3, B3-ME, B5, B5-ME, B5-DE, B6-ME, B6-DE, BP, BP-ME.
The 1.6-liter gasoline engine Mazda B6-ME or B6-2E was produced from 1989 to 1994 and installed in various versions of the BG body model 323 and the first generation of the MX-3 model. This engine is also used in the third generation of Ford Laser and the American version of Escort. B-series engines: B1, B3, B3-ME, B5, B5-ME, B5-DE, B6, B6-DE, BP, BP-ME.
The 1.8-liter Mazda BP-ME or B8 gasoline engine was produced from 1990 to 1996 and used in the BG and BH series models such as the 323, Familia, and Protege before the facelift. This engine is referred to by different names in various manuals, for example, B8-ME or BP-SOHC. The B engines are: B1, B3, B3-ME, B5, B5-ME, B5-DE, B6, B6-ME, B6-DE, BP.
The 2.0-liter Mazda FS-ZE petrol engine was produced by the company from 1997 to 2004 and installed in Japanese versions of popular models such as Premacy, Familia, and Capella. This powertrain is often used for budget conversions in Mazda 323-626 cars. The F engines are: F6, F8, FP, FP-DE, FE, FE-DE, FE3N, FS, FS-DE, and F2.
The 2.5-liter gasoline engine Jeep EPE or AMC 150 was produced from 1983 to 2002 and installed in popular off-road vehicles of the company, such as Wrangler, Comanche, and Cherokee. Until 1985, a carburetor was used, then in the 1990s, a single-point fuel injection TBI appeared, and later a multipoint injection MPI. The AMC series also includes the ERH engine.
The 4.6-liter gasoline engine Land Rover 46D was produced by the company from 1994 to 2004 and installed in the top versions of their popular off-road vehicles, Range Rover II and Discovery. This power unit exists in several versions and is also known as 60D. The Rover V8 series also includes the engine: 42D.