The Volvo D5252T 2.5-liter diesel engine was produced by the company from 1995 to 2001 and was installed on such well-known models as the 850, S70, V70, as well as the S80 of the first years of production. This power unit is a modification of the VW 2.5 TDI diesel under the AEL index.
The engine was installed on:
- Volvo 850 in 1995 – 1996;
- Volvo S70 I (874) in 1996 – 2000;
- Volvo S80 I (184) in 1998 – 2001;
- Volvo V70 I (875) in 1996 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2001 |
| Displacement, cc | 2460 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 290 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 20.5 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | KKK K14 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volvo V70 1999) — city — highway — combined |
9.0 5.5 6.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
Disadvantages of the D5252T engine
- This is a fairly resourceful diesel engine with direct injection and a reliable high-pressure fuel pump Bosch VE37;
- The main thing here is to monitor the cooling system, since the cylinder head is very afraid of overheating;
- Once every 120,000 km, an expensive replacement of the timing belt awaits you, and if it breaks, the valves will bend;
- The turbine runs well here, but the boost control valve often fails;
- The weak points of the engine include a vacuum pump and a mass air flow sensor.