Volvo B6304S engine
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The 3.0-liter 24-valve Volvo B6304S engine was assembled by the company from 1990 to 1999 and was installed on the popular 960 model in Europe and the similar S90 sedan and V90 station wagon. Modifications of this motor with a catalyst were known under the indices B6304F and B6304FS.
6-cylinder Modular engines: B6284T, B6294S and B6294T.
Technical characteristics of the Volvo B6304S 3.0 liter engine
| Exact volume | 2922 cm³ |
| Supply system | injector |
| Internal combustion engine power | 204 hp |
| Torque | 267 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 83 mm |
| Piston stroke | 90 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | DOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 5.8 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate resource | 350 000 km |
The weight of the B6304S engine according to the catalog is 175 kg
Engine number B6304S is located at the junction of the block with the head
Fuel consumption Volvo B6304S
Using the example of a 960 Volvo 1994 with automatic transmission:
| City | 16.5 liters |
| Track | 8.4 liters |
| Mixed | 11.1 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the B6304S 3.0 l engine
| 960 | 1990 – 1996 |
| S80 I (184) | 1998 – 1999 |
| S90 I (964) | 1996 – 1998 |
| V90 I (235) | 1996 – 1998 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the internal combustion engine B6304S
This unit does not have a phase regulator and an electronic choke and is therefore reliable
The forum most often discusses oil consumption due to clogged crankcase ventilation
Also, lubricant leaks often occur here, especially from the rear crankshaft oil seal.
Carefully monitor the condition of the timing belt, because when it breaks, the valve bends
The engine mounts, water pump and fuel pump are distinguished by a low resource
