The 2.4-liter Volvo D5244T diesel engine was produced by the company from 2001 to 2006 and was installed on such popular concern models as the S60, S80, V70, XC70, and also the XC90. Along with the D5244T2 engine, this diesel engine belongs to the first generation of D5 power units.
Diesel Modular engines include: D5204T, D5244T4 and D5244T15.
The engine was installed on:
- Volvo S60 I (384) in 2001 – 2005;
- Volvo S80 I (184) in 2001 – 2006;
- Volvo V70 II (285) in 2002 – 2006;
- Volvo XC70 II (295) in 2002 – 2006;
- Volvo XC90 I (275) in 2002 – 2005.
Specifications
| Production years | 2001-2006 |
| Displacement, cc | 2401 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 163 |
| Torque output, Nm | 340 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 20v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 93.2 |
| Compression ratio | 18.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.5 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volvo XC90 2004) — city — highway — combined |
11.9 7.5 9.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
Disadvantages of the D5244T engine
- This version is the simplest in design and the most reliable in the series;
- There is no particulate filter, no swirl flaps, no turbine electric drive;
- Unreliable fuel injectors are the biggest problem for owners;
- Also, the rail pressure regulator periodically fails in the fuel system;
- Hydraulic lifters do not tolerate low-quality oils and can knock already by 100,000 km.
