The 2.2-liter diesel engine Saab D223L or 2.2 TiD was produced from 1998 to 2005 and was installed on a couple of the most popular models of the Swedish concern with indexes 9-3 and 9-5. Such a diesel engine exists in two versions: created on the basis of the X22DTH engine and the Y22DTH unit.
Saab diesel engines: D207E, D207L, D207R, D223L, D308L.
Specifications
Production years | 1998-2005 |
Displacement, cc | 2171 |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Power output, hp | 115 (1st version) 125 (2nd version) |
Torque output, Nm | 260 (1st version) 280 (2nd version) |
Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
Block head | aluminum 16v |
Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
Piston stroke, mm | 98 |
Compression ratio | 18.5 |
Features | intercooler |
Hydraulic lifters | yes |
Timing drive | chain |
Phase regulator | no |
Turbocharging | Garrett GT1549S (1st version) Garrett GT1849V (2nd version) |
Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.5 |
Fuel type | diesel |
Euro standards | EURO 2 (1st version) EURO 3 (2nd version) |
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Saab 9-3 2001) — city — highway — combined |
9.0 5.2 6.4 |
Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
Weight, kg | 195 |
The engine was installed on:
- Saab 9-3 I (YS3D) in 1998 – 2003; 9-3 II (YS3F) in 2002 – 2004;
- Saab 9-5 I (YS3E) in 2002 – 2005.
Disadvantages of the Saab D223L engine
- The main problems of this diesel engine are associated with the vagaries of the Bosch VP44 injection pump;
- Timing chains are not very high resource here, especially for the upper;
- Due to the drying of the gaskets under the injectors, the fuel is often mixed with oil;
- Airing the system gives a lot of trouble to the owners;
- Intake swirl flaps often wedge, and can also fall off and fall into the cylinders;
- The weak points of this unit also include a starter, a vacuum pump and an EGR valve.