Description
The Volvo D5244T12 (36050684) is an all-aluminum, five-cylinder engine with 20 valves and double overhead camshafts. It is fitted with a turbocharger, common rail direct injection, and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). It is most commonly known as the D4 engine. There are three generations of Volvo five-cylinder diesel engines. The first generation was introduced in 2001, the second generation in 2005, and the third generation in 2009. In the autumn of 2013, the new Volvo Engine Architecture was introduced, and the five-cylinder began a process of being gradually phased out. Production of Volvo five-cylinder diesel engines ended in 2017.
The D5244T12 is the latest, third-generation version and was fitted on multiple Volvo cars. The third generation has a further reduction in compression ratio,a turbo, and improved exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, revised intake and exhaust ports, and a newer generation of common-rail direct injection with higher pressure and piezoelectric injectors. These engines are often known as the last real Volvo engines. They are very powerful and, considering their power, very economical on fuel. With proper maintenance, these engines can last up to extremely high mileages. One of the most commonly known faults of the D4 engines is the failure of the alternator belt, which can cause the cambelt to break, resulting in a significant repair bill due to the need to replace the cylinder head. This issue can be easily avoided with timely changes of the alternator belt and the tensioner. Costly repairs often start with poor maintenance or advice from the servicing garage.
This particular unit comes as a bare engine, exactly as photographed. If you are not one hundred percent sure about the compatibility, please send us your car’s chassis number, and our experts will gladly confirm it for you.
We aim to make installation as smooth as possible; therefore, we provide a whole range of spare parts and tools necessary to carry out the job. You can find these in the related products section or simply ask for a full quote from our experts.
