The 3.0-liter V6 petrol engine Saab B308E was produced only from 1998 to 2003 and installed in the first generation of the popular model 9-5, exclusively with an automatic gearbox. This engine was actually a turbocharged version of the well-known Opel X30XE powertrain. Other V6 engines include: B284L and B308i.
| Exact capacity | 2962 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 200 HP |
| Torque | 310 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 86 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 85 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Engine features | Trionic T7 |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT1549 |
| What oils to use | 4.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 16.3 litry |
| Route | 8.0 litry |
| Mixed | 11.1 litry |
The weight of the B308E engine according to the catalog is 195 kg. The engine number B308E is located at the junction of the engine block and the gearbox. It is a very reliable engine, and its main problems are related to lubricant leaks. Oil often seeps out from under the valve covers and floods the spark plug wells. Lubricant can also leak into the coolant through the heat exchanger. The turbine has a relatively low lifespan, sometimes lasting less than 100,000 km. Pay attention to the condition of the timing belt, as its lifespan is not long, and a failure can cause valve bending.
| 9-5 I (YS3E) | 1998 - 2003 |
The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine Saab B204E was produced by the Swedish automotive company from 1994 to 2000. It was installed in the upgraded version of the 9000 model, as well as in the early years of production of the 9-3 model. This supercharged unit with a boost pressure of 0.4 bar is the smallest in the line of turbocharged engines. H-engine series: B204i, B204L, B205E, B234i, B234E, B234R, B235E, and B235R.
The 2.0-liter Saab B204i engine was produced at the company's factories from 1994 to 2000 and practically installed in all models of that time, such as the 900, 9000, and 9-3. This is a simple naturally aspirated engine used in the basic versions of the mentioned cars. The H-engine series includes models: B204E, B204L, B205E, B234i, 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 2.3-liter turbocharged engine Saab B235R was produced in the company's factories from 1999 to 2009 and installed in the first generation of popular models 9-3 and 9-5 in the Aero sports version. This engine was essentially a slight modification of the well-known turbocharged engine B234R. H-engine series: B204i, B204E, B204L, B205E, B234i, B234E, B234R, and B235E.
The BMW N20 series of petrol engines with a displacement of 1.6 and 2.0 liters was produced from 2011 to 2018 and installed in most compact and mid-size models of that time. An environmentally-friendly modification called N26B20 was offered for the American car market. The R4 series includes: M10, M40, M43, N42, N43, N45, N46, N13, and B48.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged GM LTG engine has been produced by the American corporation since 2012 and is installed in models such as Buick Regal, GMC Terrain, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Malibu, and Equinox. In our market, this engine is known from the upgraded Opel Insignia model with the A20NFT index. The third generation of the GM Ecotec engine also includes: LSY, LCV, and LKW.