The 3.0-liter petrol engine V6 Saab B308i was produced in England from 1994 to 1997 and was only installed in the model designated as 9000, exclusively with an automatic transmission. This engine was practically one of the variations of the well-known Opel power unit X30XE. Other V6 engines include: B284L and B308E.
| Exact capacity | 2962 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 211 HP |
| Torque | 270 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 86 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 85 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
| Engine features | Bosch Motronic 2.8.1 |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 13.8 litry |
| Route | 7.6 litry |
| Mixed | 9.3 litry |
The weight of the B308i engine according to the catalog is 190 kg. The engine number B308i is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. This engine is particularly plagued by oil leaks, especially from under the valve covers. The main culprits for poor starting are spark plug wells filled with lubricant. Additionally, oil often mixes with the coolant through the heat exchanger. Keep an eye on the condition of the timing belt, as it has little play, and if it breaks, it can bend the valves. Any dent in the engine oil pan usually blocks the low-hanging oil pickup.
| 9000 I (YS3C) | 1994 - 1997 |
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.
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.
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 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 2.5-liter Chrysler ENJ or 2.5 CRD diesel engine was produced from 2000 to 2007 and was installed in the Voyager minivan with the RS body and the Cherokee/Liberty SUV with the KJ body. This diesel engine, manufactured by the Italian company VM Motori, is also known as the R425 DOHC. The VM Motori engine series also includes: - ENC, - ENS, - ENR, - EXF, - EXA.
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