The 2.0-liter SsangYong D20DT diesel engine was produced in Korea from 2005 to 2012 and was installed on many of the concern’s popular SUVs, such as Kyron, Actyon and Actyon Sports. There are two different modifications of such a power unit: for Euro 3 and Euro 4 environmental standards.
At the end of 2005, a new 2.0-liter diesel engine debuted on the Kyron SUV. The design of this unit was quite classic: an in-line 4-cylinder cast-iron block, a Delphi Common Rail fuel system, a timing chain drive using a double-row chain, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters and a Garrett GTB1549V turbocharger.
In 2008, this diesel engine was upgraded to Euro 4 and received other injectors. You can distinguish the new engine by the aluminum EGR cooler instead of the old cast iron one.
SsangYong diesel family: D16DTF, D20DT, D20DTF, D20DTR, D22DTF, D22DTR, D23DT, D27DT, D27DTP, D29DT.
Specifications
| Production years | 2005-2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 141 |
| Torque output, Nm | 310 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86.2 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 85.6 |
| Compression ratio | 17.5 |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GTB1549V |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.5 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for SsangYong Kyron 2009) — city — highway — combined |
9.8 6.2 7.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
| Weight, kg | 210 |
The engine was installed on:
- SsangYong Actyon 1 (CJ) in 2005 – 2010;
- SsangYong Actyon Sports 1 (QJ) in 2006 – 2012;
- SsangYong Kyron 1 (DJ) in 2005 – 2012.
Disadvantages of the SsangYong D20DT engine
- The Delphi Common Rail fuel system is quite demanding on fuel quality, and the use of low-quality diesel fuel quickly ends with the failure of injectors or injection pumps. The problem is aggravated by the fact that in many cases the injectors become so attached to the cylinder head that they often have to be drilled out, and this is fraught with the formation of cracks in the head.
- The timing drive here is carried out by a reliable two-row chain with a good resource, which cannot be said about its hydraulic tensioner. Sometimes it serves less than 50 thousand kilometers. Another weak point of the engine is a weak drive belt tensioner.
- The problematic components of the motor also include an unreliable turbine vacuum modulator, an EGR valve that quickly clogs with soot, a constantly leaking oil heat exchanger and hydraulic compensators: they are very sensitive to the quality of the oil and the schedule for changing it.
Frequently asked questions about the SsangYong D20DT
How much power does the SsangYong D20DT make?
The SsangYong D20DT develops 141 hp and 310 Nm of torque.
How much oil does the SsangYong D20DT take and which one?
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 liters. Recommended oil: 5W-30, 5W-40.
Does the SsangYong D20DT have a timing belt or chain?
The SsangYong D20DT uses a timing chain.
Is the SsangYong D20DT turbocharged?
Yes, the SsangYong D20DT is turbocharged (Garrett GTB1549V).
Does the SsangYong D20DT need valve clearance adjustment?
No, the SsangYong D20DT has hydraulic lifters, so the valve clearances do not need to be adjusted.
How long does the SsangYong D20DT last?
The typical lifespan of the SsangYong D20DT is ~400 000 km with proper maintenance.
What is the fuel consumption of the SsangYong D20DT?
SsangYong Kyron 2009: city 9.8, highway 6.2, combined 7.5 L/100 km.
What cars was the SsangYong D20DT installed on?
SsangYong Actyon 1 (CJ) in 2005 - 2010; SsangYong Actyon Sports 1 (QJ) in 2006 - 2012; SsangYong Kyron 1 (DJ) in 2005 - 2012.
What are the common problems of the SsangYong D20DT?
The Delphi Common Rail fuel system is quite demanding on fuel quality, and the use of low-quality diesel fuel quickly ends with the failure of injectors or injection pumps. The problem is aggravated by the fact that in many cases the injectors become so attached to the cylinder head that they often have to be drilled out, and this is fraught with the formation of cracks in the head. The timing drive here is carried out by a reliable two-row chain with a good resource, which cannot be said about its hydraulic tensioner. Sometimes it serves less than 50 thousand kilometers. Another weak point of the engine is a weak drive belt tensioner. All known problems.
