Engine ZMZ 406
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The 2.3-liter ZMZ 406 engine was assembled at the Zavolzhsky Motor Plant from 1996 to 2008 and installed on many Volga sedans, as well as Gazelle commercial minibuses. There are three versions of this motor: carburetor 4061.10, 4063.10 and injection 4062.10.
This series also includes internal combustion engines: 402, 405, 409 and PRO.
Technical characteristics of the ZMZ-406 2.3 liter engine
Carburetor version ZMZ 4061
| Exact volume | 2286 cm³ |
| Supply system | carburetor |
| Internal combustion engine power | 100 hp |
| Torque | 182 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 92 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.0 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 6.0 liters 10W-40 |
| fuel type | AI-76 |
| Environmental class | EURO 0 |
| Approximate resource | 220 000 km |
Injector version ZMZ 4062
| Exact volume | 2286 cm³ |
| Supply system | injector |
| Internal combustion engine power | 130 - 150 HP |
| Torque | 185 - 205 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 92 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.1 – 9.3 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 6.0 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate resource | 230 000 km |
Carburetor version ZMZ 4063
| Exact volume | 2286 cm³ |
| Supply system | carburetor |
| Internal combustion engine power | 110 hp |
| Torque | 191 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 92 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 6.0 liters 10W-40 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 0 |
| Approximate resource | 240 000 km |
Fuel consumption ZMZ 406
On the example of a GAZ 31105 2005 with a manual transmission:
| City | 13.5 liters |
| Track | 8.8 liters |
| Mixed | 11.0 liters |
Similar motors from other manufacturers:
What cars were equipped with the ZMZ 406 engine
| 3102 | 1997 – 2008 |
| 3110 | 1997 – 2005 |
| Volga 31105 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Gazelle | 1997 – 2003 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of ZMZ 406
Most often, the owners on the forum complain about capricious carburetor versions.
The timing chain has low reliability, it’s good that it doesn’t bend when the valve breaks
The ignition system delivers many problems, most often coils are rented here.
Hydraulic lifters usually serve no more than 50 km, and then start knocking
Quite quickly, oil scraper rings lie in the engine and the oil burn begins.
