The 1.8-liter V6 Mazda K8-DE gasoline engine was produced by the company from 1991 to 1998 and was only installed in European and American versions of the popular MX-3 model. The Japanese market cars used a version of this engine with a power output of 145 horsepower, designated as K8-ZE. The K-series engines include: KF-DE, KF-ZE, KJ-ZEM, KL-DE, KL-G4, and KL-ZE.
| Exact capacity | 1845 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 130 - 135 HP |
| Torque | 155 - 160 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 75 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 69.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 |
| Engine features | DOHC, VRIS |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.0 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 290 000 HP |
| City | 9.9 litry |
| Route | 6.7 litry |
| Mixed | 8.4 litry |
The weight of the K8-DE engine is 165 kg (including attachments). The engine number for the K8-DE is located at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. This fully aluminum engine is sensitive to overheating, so please keep an eye on the cooling system. Around 150,000 km, oil consumption may increase up to one liter per 1000 km. Furthermore, leaks from under the valve covers are often encountered during high mileage. The timing belt's lifespan is approximately 100,000 km, but it rarely causes valve bending if it breaks. Due to low-quality oil, hydraulic lifters might start making noise even before reaching 50,000 km.
| MX-3 I (EC) | 1991 - 1998 |
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