Saab B204l engine

The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine Saab B204L was produced in the company's factory from 1993 to 1999 and was installed in the second generation of the 900 model and in the first year of production of the 9-3 model. This turbocharged engine, with a boost pressure of 0.73 bar, was the average power in its range of units. H series of engines: B204i, B204E, B205E, B234i, B234E, B234R, B235E, and B235R.

Technical specifications of the Saab B204L 2.0 turbo engine.

Exact capacity1985 cm³
Power systemdistributed injection
Engine power185 HP
Torque263 nm *
Engine blockcast iron R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Cylinder diameter90 mm
Piston stroke.78 mm
Compression ratio9.2
Engine featuresTrionic 5
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
TurbochargingGarrett TB25
What oils to use4.0 liters 5W-30 **
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 2/3
Approximate life expectancy290 000 HP

Fuel consumption Saab B204l engine

Using the example of a 1997 Saab 900 with a manual transmission:
City11.9 litry
Route6.5 litry
Mixed8.5 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

- In the version with automatic transmission, the torque is limited to 230 Nm. - When replacing the coolant, 5.4 liters are required. - The engine number B204L is located at the front of the engine, next to the gearbox. - The unit is very reliable, but the described breakdowns occur at high mileage. - The most troublesome part is the balance shaft module, which owners often simply remove. - Rare spark plug replacement and frequent jump-starts reduce the service life of the ignition cassette. - At 250,000 km, you may encounter wear of the oil pump or timing chain elongation. - Cases of engine failure due to loosening of connecting rod caps have been recorded.

Engine Saab B204l

Saab
900 II (NG)1993 - 1998
9-3 I (YS3D)1998 - 1999

Engines from the same line as Saab B204l engine

See Also

Saab B234e engine

The 2.3-liter turbo engine marked with the symbol B234E was produced by Saab only between 1994 and 1998, and it was exclusively installed in the upgraded version of the 9000 model known as EcoPower. This turbocharged engine with a boost pressure of 0.55 bar was considered the least powerful in this series. The H-series engines include: B204i, B204E, B204L, B205E, B234i, B234R, B235E, and B235R.

Engine Saab B207r

The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine Saab B207R was produced in the company's factories from 2002 to 2012 and installed in advanced versions of the popular second-generation model 9-3 Aero. This powertrain is one of the variants of the GM LK9 engine and is similar to the Opel Z20NET. The GM-engine series also includes: B207E and B207L.

Saab B258i engine

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Saab B284l engine

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