Mazda B6 engine

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.

Mazda B6 1.6-liter engine specifications.

Exact capacity1597 cm³
Power systeminjector
Engine power82 - 86 HP
Torque120 - 125 nm
Engine blockcast iron R4
Block headaluminum 8v
Cylinder diameter78 mm
Piston stroke.83.6 mm
Compression ratio9.3
Engine featuresSOHC
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivestrip
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use3.0 liters 5W-30
Fuel type92
Environmental classEURO 1/2
Approximate life expectancy275 000 HP

Fuel consumption Mazda B6 engine

Using the example of a 1993 Mazda 323 with a manual transmission:
City10.1 litry
Route6.5 litry
Mixed8.3 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the Mazda B6 engine according to the catalog is 137.2 kg. The engine number of the Mazda B6 is located at the junction of the block and the transmission. This simple and reliable engine only bothers its owners on high mileage. Most often, various problems with the ignition system are complained about on the forum. The main cause of fluctuating revs is throttle valve contamination. The timing belt is recommended to be changed every 60,000 km, but it does not cause valve failure. After 200,000 km, oil consumption or ticking hydraulic lifters are often encountered.

Engine Mazda B6

Mazda
323 III (BF)1985 - 1989
323 IV (BG)1989 - 1994
Familia VI (BF)1985 - 1989
Familia VII (BG)1989 - 1994

Engines from the same line as Mazda B6 engine

See Also

Mazda F6 Engine

The 1.6-liter 8-valve Mazda F6 engine was produced by the company in Japan from 1982 to 1987 and used in the base versions of the 626 model in the GC body and in the B1600 pickup truck. This engine was only available with a carburetor and an 8-valve head. F series engines: F8, FP, FP-DE, FE, FE-DE, FE3N, FS, FS-DE, FS-ZE, and F2.

Mazda Fs-ze engine

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.

Mazda KL-ZE engine

The 2.5-liter V6 engine Mazda KL-ZE was produced in a Japanese factory from 1992 to 2002 and was installed in local versions of popular models such as Efini, Eunos, and MX-6. This engine differed from the KL-DE with a higher compression ratio and a different intake manifold. The K-engine series includes: K8-DE, K8-ZE, KF-DE, KJ-ZEM, KL-DE, KL-G4, KF-ZE.

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BMW M62 Engine

The BMW M62 V8 engine series, with a displacement ranging from 3.5 to 4.6 liters, was produced from 1996 to 2005 and installed in popular models of the company such as the E39 body style of the 5 Series and the E38 body style of the 7 Series. Alpina created a range of power units based on this engine, with a capacity of up to 5.0 liters and 400 horsepower. The V8 engine lineup also includes the following units: M60, N62, and N63.

GM Engine Le9

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