OUTLINE
The 5L-E engine is an in-line 4-cylinder, 3.0-liter, 8-valve OHC diesel engine. In addition, an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system is used to achieve cleaner emissions.
SPECIFICATION
| No. of Cyls. and Arrangement | 4-cylinder, In-line | ||
| Valve Mechanism | 8-valve OHC, Belt Drive | ||
| Combustion Chamber | Swirl Type | ||
| Manifolds | Cross-flow | ||
| Fuel System | Distributor Type (Electronically Controlled) | ||
| Displacement | 2986 cm3(182.2 cu.in.) |
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| Bore x Stroke | 99.5 mm x 96.0 mm (3.92 in. x 3.78 in.) | ||
| Compression Ratio | 22.2 : 1 | ||
| Max. Output (EEC) | 70 kW @ 4000 rpm | ||
| Max. Torque (EEC) | 197 N*m @ 2400 rpm | ||
| Valve Timing | Intake | Open | 6° BTDC |
| Closed | 50° ABDC | ||
| Exhaust | Open | 53° BBDC | |
| Closed | 3° ATDC | ||
| Firing Order | 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 | ||
| Fuel Cetane Number | 50 or higher | ||
| Emission Regulation | - | ||
| Engine Service Mass* (Reference) | 225 kg (496 lb) | ||
Tech Tips
*: Weight shows the figure with the oil and water fully filled.
MAIN FEATURES
This engine has been able to achieve the following performance through the use of the items listed below:
High performance and fuel economy
Low noise and vibration
Lightweight and compact design
Good serviceability
Clean emission
| Item | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Proper | A 4-layer steel-laminate type cylinder head gasket is used. | ○ | - | - | - | - |
| A Fiber Reinforced Metal (FRM) ring carrier is used. | ○ | - | - | - | - | |
| Valve Mechanism | An unequal-pitch spring is used for the valve spring. | ○ | - | - | - | - |
| Cooling System | A pressurized reservoir tank is used. | ○ | - | - | - | - |
| Intake and Exhaust System | A diesel throttle valve, which is actuated by a step motor, is used. | ○ | ○ | - | - | ○ |
| Fuel System | An electronically controlled injection pump is used. | ○ | ○ | - | - | ○ |
| Engine Control System | Non-contact sensors are used as the accelerator pedal position sensor and intake shutter valve position sensor. | ○ | - | - | - | - |
| Diesel throttle control is used. | ○ | - | - | - | - | |