Mazda KJ-ZEM engine
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The 2.3-liter gasoline V6 Mazda KJ-ZEM engine was assembled in Japan from 1993 to 2002 and installed on the popular Millenia model, as well as its modifications Xedos 9 and Eunos 800. This engine stood out in its lineup for the presence of a compressor and work on the Miller cycle.
The K-engine series includes: K8‑DE, K8‑ZE, KF‑DE, KF‑ZE, KL‑DE, KL‑G4 and KL‑ZE.
Specifications of the Mazda KJ-ZEM 2.3 liter engine
| Exact volume | 2255 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 210 - 220 HP |
| Torque | 280 - 290 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 80.3 mm |
| Piston stroke | 74.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | Miller Cycle |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | compressor |
| What kind of oil to pour | 4.1 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate resource | 250 000 km |
The weight of the KJ-ZEM engine according to the catalog is 205 kg
The engine number KJ-ZEM is located at the junction of the internal combustion engine with the box
Fuel consumption Mazda KJ-ZEM
Using the example of a 1995 Mazda Millenia with an automatic transmission:
| City | 11.8 liters |
| Track | 7.1 liters |
| Mixed | 8.7 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the KJ-ZEM 2.3 l engine
| Eunos 800 (TA) | 1993 – 1998 |
| Millennium I (TA) | 1994 – 2002 |
| Xedos 9 (TA) | 1993 – 2002 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of KJ-ZEM
The main problem is compressor failures, the price of which is 300 thousand rubles.
The aluminum block is also very afraid of overheating, keep an eye on the cooling system
On runs over 100 km, the engine often consumes about 000 liter of oil per 1 km
The timing belt is designed for 80 km, the replacement is expensive, but it does not bend with a broken valve
There are no hydraulic lifters and valve clearances need to be adjusted every 100 km
