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.
| Exact capacity | 2290 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 170 HP |
| Torque | 260 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 90 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 90 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.25 |
| Engine features | Trionic 5 |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett TB25 |
| What oils to use | 4.0 liters 5W-30 * |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 320 000 HP |
| City | 12.5 litry |
| Route | 6.8 litry |
| Mixed | 8.8 litry |
- Together with the oil replacement in the radiator, 5.4 liters are required. - The engine number B234E is located at the front of the engine, next to the gearbox. - This is a reliable engine, and all the described malfunctions occur at high mileage. - The main problems here are caused by the balance shaft assembly, and many people simply remove it. - After jump-starting or infrequent spark plug replacement, the ignition cassette often fails. - At around 250,000 km mileage, the oil pump usually wears out and the timing chain stretches. - Very rarely, but there have been cases of loosening connecting rod caps, which is fatal for the engine.
| 9000 I (YS3C) | 1994 - 1998 |
The 2.0-liter turbo engine Saab B205E was produced by the Swedish company from 1998 to 2009 and installed in the first generation of the most popular models under the indexes 9-3 and 9-5. This engine was actually a slight modification of the well-known turbocharged unit B234E. H-engine series: B204i, B204E, B204L, B234i, B234E, B234R, B235E, and B235R.
The 2.3-liter naturally aspirated Saab B234i engine was produced by the company from 1993 to 1999 and installed in two of its most popular models at that time, such as the 9000, 900, and 9-3. There were two versions of the engine: the so-called Long Block from 1990 and the Short Block from 1993. H-engine series: B204i, B204E, B204L, B205E, B234E, B234R, B235E, and B235R.
The 2.3-liter turbo engine Saab B234R was produced by the Swedish company from 1993-1997 and installed in the 9000 model in two versions: 225 HP for manual transmission or 200 HP for automatic. This engine was the most powerful in the range and was equipped with a TD04HL turbocharger with a boost pressure of 1.08 bar. H engine series: B204i, B204E, B204L, B205E, B234i, B234E, B235E and B235R.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine Saab B207L was produced in the company's factory from 2002 to 2012 and was only installed in the second generation of the most popular model of the company, indexed as 9-3. This engine is essentially a modification of the turbocharged GM LK9 engine and is analogous to the Opel Z20NET engine. The GM-engine series also includes: B207E and B207R.
1.9-liter engine 937A5000 or Alfa Romeo 156 1.9 JTD was produced from 2003 to 2010 and was installed in many popular models of the group, such as Alfa Romeo 147, 156, and GT. This diesel engine can also be found under the hood of Fiat Stilo or second generation Bravo. Multijet I series: 199A2000 199A3000 186A9000 192A8000 839A6000 939A3000
The 2.4-liter Hyundai G4KG or Grand Starex 2.4 gasoline engine has been produced since 2007 and is installed in a wide range of commercial vehicles, including the Starex minibus. There is also a version of this engine powered by gas with a power of 159 horsepower, designated as L4KB or 2.4 LPi. Theta Line: G4KE G4KF G4KJ G4KK G4KL G4KM G4KN G4KR G4KP