The Volvo B5244T 2.4-liter turbo engine was produced at the concern’s plant from 1999 to 2002 and was installed on popular models such as the C70, S70 and V70, including its off-road version of the XC70. Other versions of this motor had the indices B5244T2, B5244T3, B5244T4, B5244T5 and B5244T7.
The 5-cylinder 2.3-2.4-liter Modular engine family includes: B5234T, B5244S, B5244S2, B5244S4, B5244T, B5244T3.
The engine was installed on:
- Volvo C70 I (872) in 1999 – 2002;
- Volvo S70 I (874) in 1999 – 2000;
- Volvo V70 I (875) in 1999 – 2000;
- Volvo XC70 I (876) in 1999 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1999-2002 |
| Displacement, cc | 2435 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 193 |
| Torque output, Nm | 270 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 20v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90 |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | at the exhaust |
| Turbocharging | MHI TD04HL |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volvo C70 2001) — city — highway — combined |
15.3 8.1 10.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~275 000 |
Disadvantages of the B5244T engine
- Most of all, on specialized forums, they complain about a buggy electric choke from Magneti Marelli;
- In second place in popularity here are oil leaks from the phase control system;
- According to the regulations, the belt serves 120,000 km, but if it bursts earlier, the valves will bend;
- Often owners are faced with oil consumption due to clogged crankcase ventilation;
- The engine mounts, water pump, fuel pump are also distinguished by a modest resource.
