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.) | ||
| 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 @ 2200 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 | 48 or higher | ||
| Emission Regulation | - | ||
| Engine Service Mass* (Reference) | 230 kg (507 lb) | ||
*: 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:
(1) High performance and fuel economy
(2) Low noise and vibration
(3) Lightweight and compact design
(4) Good serviceability
(5) Clean emissions
| 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. | ○ | - | - | - | - |
| 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. | ○ | ○ | - | - | ○ |
| A fuel filter, in which the fuel filter element alone can be replaced, is used. | - | - | - | ○ | - | |
| A fuel filter warning switch that detects the clogging of the fuel filter is used. | - | - | - | ○ | - | |
| A plastic fuel tank is used. | - | - | ○ | - | - | |
| Engine Control System | Non-contact sensor is used as the accelerator pedal sensor assembly. | ○ | - | - | - | - |
| Diesel throttle control is used. | ○ | - | - | - | - | |