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223A6000 FIAT Diesel 2000-2006

223A6000 engine — Fiat 1.9 D (1.9L)

1.9L · 63 hp

Engine overview

Manufacturer
FIAT
Displacement
1.9 L
Power
63 hp
Production years
2000-2006
Fuel type
Diesel

Vehicles with this engine

223 178

Factory specifications

Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.

Engine (general)

Engine code 223 A6.000
Capacity 1910 cc
Idle speed 800 ± 20 rpm
Inlet 0.30 ± 0.05 mm
Exhaust 0.35 ± 0.05 mm
Oil pressure > 2.0 / 800 > 5.5 / 4000 bar/rpm
Idle speed 900 ± 20 rpm
Normal 20 bar
Oil pressure > 1.0 / 900 > 4.0 / 4000 bar/rpm

Engine (diesel)

Injection pump (make and type) Ricardo Lucas EPIC Phase 3
Number of cylinders 4
Injector firing order 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
Oil temperature during test 80 °C
Max. no-load governed speed 4900 - 5100 rpm
Exhaust gas analysis (opacity) < 70 %
Exhaust gas analysis 1.16 m-1
Exhaust gas analysis test method (Germany only) B
Test time 1 s
Injection pump (make and type) Lucas EPiC 864 DA121A (FT12)
Injector (make and type) Lucas RDN OSDC6888D
Injector firing order 1-3-4-2
Injection pump timing (static) 0 ± 1.5 / 900 mm
Injector pressure 124 - 131 bar
Minimum 116 - 123 bar
Glow plugs (make and type) Beru 0.100.226.391
Max. no-load governed speed 4950 - 5050 rpm
Exhaust gas analysis < 1.02 m-1

Cooling system

Cap pressure 1.4 bar
Thermostat opens at 89 ± 2 °C
Cap pressure 0.9 - 1.1 bar
Thermostat opens at 78 - 82 °C
Stage 1/Fan 1 86 - 90 °C
Stage 2/Fan 2 90 - 94 °C

Electrical

Battery 50 Ah
Battery 60 Ah
Alternator 40-75 A
Alternator 50-90 A
Battery 60 / 55 Ah
Alternator 65 A
Alternator 90 A

Capacities

Engine sump, incl. filter 4.3 l
Manual transmission C513
Gearbox refill 2.0 l
Cooling system 6.2 l
Power steering 1.3 l
Air-conditioner refrigerant 600 ± 40 g
Air-conditioner compressor oil 130 ml
Evaporator 40 ml
Condenser 40 ml
Drier 15 ml
Each hose 5 ml
Manual transmission C513.5
Cooling system 7.0 l

Torque settings

Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 65 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 90 °
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 90 °
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 4 90 °
Oil plug 20 Nm
Injector nozzle 60 Nm
Wheel bolts 86 Nm
Wheel bolts M10: 86 M12: 98 Nm
Glow plugs 15 Nm
Rear hub 280 Nm

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Workshop data on this page last updated 22 Aug 2026.