5 cylinder or not?

glynh · Oct 29th, 2020, 15:55

Hi All,

Just curious is my engine is the 5 cylinder version or not, as getting several conflicting searches, especially as some reviews state 2013 for the change, and others 2013

It is a 2013 V60 D4 (registered october 2013), 119 CO2 and is the 160Bhp engine (163?)

i think in 2014 there was a facelift where the d4 went to a different engine and it went from the 163 to 180 but 4 cylinder?

is there a dead cert way to tell?

Zebster · Oct 29th, 2020, 16:15

The 4-cylinder VEA D4 was initially rated at 181PS, so if your D4 is less than that then it's an older 5-cylinder version.

Most foolproof method to really know (and not have to rely on the supporting data being correct) would be to whip off the engine cover and count the injectors.

glynh · Oct 29th, 2020, 16:18

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Originally Posted by Zebster

The 4-cylinder VEA D4 was initially rated at 181PS, so if your D4 is less than that then it's an older 5-cylinder version.

Most foolproof method to really know (and not have to rely on the supporting data being correct) would be to whip off the engine cover and count the injectors.

i was going to do that, but the clip things that holds the cover on appear to be impossiblle to remove without a special tool. however i press or prod they stay solidly locked

TeamG · Oct 29th, 2020, 16:54

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Originally Posted by glynh

i was going to do that, but the clip things that holds the cover on appear to be impossiblle to remove without a special tool. however i press or prod they stay solidly locked

Push the centre circle of the clip in with something blunt, then the edge circle lifts up. Lift out by the outer edge circle and it should come away easily.

Easington · Oct 30th, 2020, 10:54

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Originally Posted by TeamG

Push the centre circle of the clip in with something blunt, then the edge circle lifts up. Lift out by the outer edge circle and it should come away easily.

The handle end of a screwdriver works well

Tannaton · Oct 30th, 2020, 13:02

I have it in my mind that the 4 cylinder VEA diesel engine was first introduced for MY2015 (i.e. those cars sold from summer 2014) I believe your 2013 car will be the 5-cylinder D4.

cheshired5 · Oct 30th, 2020, 13:29

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Originally Posted by glynh

is my engine is the 5 cylinder version or not, as getting several conflicting searches

If we have the chassis number, someone with Vida can decode it in seconds. Guessing over.

Pointer7 · Oct 30th, 2020, 14:04

Be even quicker to listen to it lol..... if it sounds nice, its a 5 cylinder

Roland_F · Oct 30th, 2020, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Pointer7

Be even quicker to listen to it lol..... if it sounds nice, its a 5 cylinder

Just post a clear recording of the sound... will be able to tell in moments. The 5-cylinder thrum is unmistakeable.

MacV50 · Oct 30th, 2020, 17:13

Or look it up on the DVLA site. 2400cc is 5 cylinder, 1969cc is the 4 cylinder

Oct 29th, 2020, 15:55	#1
glynh Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2023 12:34 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: runcmorn	5 cylinder or not? Hi All, Just curious is my engine is the 5 cylinder version or not, as getting several conflicting searches, especially as some reviews state 2013 for the change, and others 2013 It is a 2013 V60 D4 (registered october 2013), 119 CO2 and is the 160Bhp engine (163?) i think in 2014 there was a facelift where the d4 went to a different engine and it went from the 163 to 180 but 4 cylinder? is there a dead cert way to tell?

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Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	The 4-cylinder VEA D4 was initially rated at 181PS, so if your D4 is less than that then it's an older 5-cylinder version. Most foolproof method to really know (and not have to rely on the supporting data being correct) would be to whip off the engine cover and count the injectors. __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

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Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 23:21 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I have it in my mind that the 4 cylinder VEA diesel engine was first introduced for MY2015 (i.e. those cars sold from summer 2014) I believe your 2013 car will be the 5-cylinder D4. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

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Pointer7 Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 14:07 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Norwich	Be even quicker to listen to it lol..... if it sounds nice, its a 5 cylinder

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MacV50 Master Member Last Online: Today 20:45 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Aberdeen	Or look it up on the DVLA site. 2400cc is 5 cylinder, 1969cc is the 4 cylinder

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