The 2.0-liter V6 Mazda KF-DE engine was produced at the company's facilities from 1992 to 2002 and installed in European versions of popular models such as the 323, Xedos 6, and Xedos 9. The version with a power output of 160-170 HP, marked as KF-ZE, was used in vehicles for the Japanese market. The K-engine series includes: K8-DE, K8-ZE, KJ-ZEM, KL-DE, KL-G4, and KL-ZE.
| Exact capacity | 1995 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 140 - 145 HP |
| Torque | 180 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 78 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 69.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Engine features | DOHC, VRIS |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | belt |
| 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 | 300 000 HP |
| City | 10.5 litry |
| Route | 7.1 litry |
| Mixed | 8.8 litry |
The weight of the KF-DE engine is 175 kg (with attachments). The engine number is located at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. The aluminum block is highly susceptible to overheating, so please monitor the cooling system. After 100-150 thousand kilometers of mileage, these power units often consume oil. Leaks from under the valve covers are also commonly found at similar mileages. The timing belt should be replaced every 80,000 km, but it rarely bends in case of valve failure. Due to poor quality oil, hydraulic compensators may start knocking even before reaching 50,000 km.
| 323 V (BA) | 1994 - 1998 |
| Xedos 6 (CA) | 1992 - 1999 |
| Xedos 9 (TA) | 1992 - 2002 |
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