CRDi engines: what it stands for and what its performance parameters are

CRDi engines are diesel engines in Hyundai and KIA models, equipped with a common rail fuel injection system. These are equipped with an MHI or Garrett turbocharger. Variable geometry turbines are manufactured and assembled by BorgWarner in a variety of designs. These motors have a belt or chain drive. Most often, the fuel supply system is made by Delphi or by Bosch. Depending on the version, the injectors can be electromagnetic or piezoelectric.

Popular CRDi-Motors

Index Number and position of cylinders Number of valves Displacement, L Power, PS Torque, Nm Year of manufacture <Applicable Models
D4CB 4, Inline Engine 16 2, 5 116-177 314-441 2001 Hyundai H-1 A1; Hyundai H-1 TQ; Kia Sorento BL.
D3EA 3, in-line engine 12 1.5 80-105 182-235 2001 Hyundai Accent LC; Hyundai Matrix FC; Hyundai Getz TB.
D4EA 4, in-line 16 2.0 112-151 245-350 2000 Hyundai Sonata NF; Hyundai Tucson JM; Kia Sportage JE; Hyundai Santa Fe SM; Kia Carens UN; Hyundai Trajet; Kia Magentis MG; Hyundai Santa Fe CM; Kia Cerato LD; Hyundai Elantra XD.
D4EB 4, in-line engine 16 2.2 139-155 343-353 2002 Hyundai Grandeur TG; Hyundai Sonata EF; Hyundai Santa Fe SM; Hyundai Sonata NF; Hyundai Santa Fe CM.
D4HA 4, in-line 16 2.0 136-185 320-400 2009 Kia Sportage 4; Hyundai Tucson; Hyundai ix35 3; Kia Sportage 3; Hyundai ix35 2.
D6EA V6 24 3.0 239-250 450-540 2006 Hyundai ix55; Kia Mohave.
D3FA 3, in-line 12 1.1 75 153 2005 Kia Picanto; Hyundai i10 1; Hyundai i10 2; Hyundai i20 1; KiaRio 3; Hyundai i20 2.
D4FC 4, in-line 16 1.4 75-90 220 2008 Hyundai i20 1; Kia Ceed 2; Hyundai i20 2; Kia Rio 4; Hyundai i30 1; Hyundai Accent RB; Hyundai Creta 1; KiaRio 3; Hyundai ix20 1; Kia Venga 1.
D4FB 4, in-line 16 1.6 90-136 235-280 2005 Hyundai Elantra 4; Kia Soul 1; Hyundai Accent RB; Kia Cerato 1; Hyundai i30 1; Hyundai i30 2; Kia Stonic 1; Hyundai i30 3; Hyundai ix20 1; Kia Ceed 1; Kia Venga 1.
D4FD 4, in-line 16 1.7 114-141 260-340 2010 Kia Optima 3; Hyundai ix35 2; Hyundai i40 1; Kia Sportage 4; Kia Sportage 3; Hyundai Tucson 3; Kia Carens 3.

Frequent defects of CRDi-Motoren

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Defects Engines
The washers on the Underside of injectors will burn out and create sludge on engine. D4CB, D3EA, D4EA, D4EB.
Premature clogging of the oil pump suction line associated with misaligned bearings. D4CB, D3EA, D4EA, D4EB.
Injectors and high pressure fuel pump fail to hold long. D3EA, D6EA.
On vehicles with high mileage, a cylinder head can burst. D4EA, D4EB. 
Due to failure of the EGR valve and errors in the ECU, the engine stalls at certain engine speeds. D4EA, D4EB.
Since the injector nozzles are easily fouled, this leads to faulty engine ignition. D4HA, D3FA, D4FB.
The Oil consumption increases during sporty driving. D4HA.
The ingress of exhaust gases into the cooling system causes the engine to overheat. D6EA, D4FD.
Frequent driving with an almost empty fuel tank leads to air bubbles in the fuel system. D6EA.
With time tr It leaks oil from under the valve cover. D3FA, D4FC, D4FD.