M57D30 is a turbocharged diesel engine using the common Rail injection is equipped. It was manufactured between 1998 and 2012 at the BMW Group's production site in Steyr, Scotland. This engine was used in a number of BMW, Range Rover and Opel models.
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Features of M57D30 engines
This The engine is an in-line engine with 6 cylinders and 24 valves. The engine block is made of cast iron and the cylinder head is made of aluminium. The common rail fuel system was made by the German company Bosch, the turbocharger by the American company Garrett. The models with this engine have an intercooler. The valve control unit works with a chain.
Technical_Details of M57D30-Engines
| Engine index | Displacement, l | Max. Power, hp | Max. Torque, Nm | Car models equipped with this type of engine |
| M57D30 | 3.0 | 184-193 | 390-410 | Range Rover L322; Opel Omega B; BMW 5 series E39; BMW 3series E46; BMW 7 series E38; BMW X5 E53. |
Frequent defects of M57D30-Engines
- The The engine crankshaft fails with a relatively low mileage.
- The elements of the fuel system are very sensitive to the quality of fuel and quickly become clogged.
- In some cases, the intake manifold flaps tear off and get into the engine cylinders, resulting in expensive repairs.