The 2.0-liter 8-valve Peugeot XU10J2 or RFU engine was produced from 1992 to 1998 and was installed on a number of mass models of the concern of its time, such as 306, 405, 605 and 806. A 147-horsepower turbo version of the power unit with the XU10J2TE or RGX index was also offered. .
Engines of the XU family: XU5JP, XU7JB, XU7JP, XU7JP4, XU10J2, XU10J4R.
Specifications
| Production years | 1992-1998 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 121 |
| Torque output, Nm | 170 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.25 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 1/2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Peugeot 605 1993) — city — highway — combined |
12.8 6.8 9.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~280 000 |
| Weight, kg | 135 |
The engine was installed on:
- Citroen Xantia in 1992 – 1997;
- Citroen ZX in 1993 – 1998;
- Peugeot 306 I (N3/N5) in 1993 – 1997;
- Peugeot 405 I (D6/D7) in 1992 – 1997;
- Peugeot 605 I (Y30) in 1993 – 1995;
- Peugeot 806 I (U60) in 1994 – 1998.
Disadvantages of the XU10J2 engine
- Due to the fault of bad fuel, candles quickly deteriorate, followed by ignition coils;
- The reason for the floating engine speed usually lies in the idle speed controller;
- Monitor the condition of the timing belt, declared 120,000 km, it may not pass;
- Oil leaks regularly from under the valve cover and crankshaft oil seal;
- The plastic intake manifold often cracks and it is difficult to find a replacement for it;
- On specialized forums they write about unstable operation in frost and freezing crankcase ventilation;
- Due to the lack of hydraulic lifters, you will have to adjust the valves.
