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RF-THI-POWER MAZDA Diesel 1997-2003

RF-THI-POWER engine — GF 2.0 diesel (2L)

2L · 101-110 hp

Engine overview

Manufacturer
MAZDA
Displacement
2 L
Power
101-110 hp
Production years
1997-2003
Fuel type
Diesel

Vehicles with this engine

GF GW

Factory specifications

Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.

Engine (general)

Engine code RF-T Hi-Power
Capacity 1998 cc
Idle speed 775 ± 25 rpm
Inlet 0.12 - 0.18 mm
Exhaust 0.32 - 0.38 mm
Normal 29.5 bar
Minimum 26.5 bar
Oil pressure 1.5 / 1000 3.5 / 3000 bar/rpm
Engine code RF-T
Normal 28.5 bar
Minimum 25.5 bar
Oil pressure 1.4 / 1000 3.4 / 3000 bar/rpm

Engine (diesel)

Injection pump (make and type) Mazda
Injection pump timing (static) 7 ° ATDC
Injector pressure 187 - 219 bar
Injector pressure 312 - 319 bar
Glow plug resistance 0.6 ohms
Oil temperature during test 60 °C
Exhaust gas analysis < 2.5 m-1
Max. no-load governed speed 4900 - 5100 rpm
Turbo pressure 2.5 - 2.6 bar
Exhaust gas analysis test method (Germany only) B
Injector pressure 175 - 185 bar
Injector pressure 285 - 295 bar
Turbo pressure 2.4 - 2.5 bar

Cooling system

Cap pressure 0.95 - 1.25 bar
Thermostat opens at 80 - 84 °C

Electrical

Battery 64 70 Ah
Alternator 80 A

Capacities

Engine sump, incl. filter 4.7 l
Gearbox refill 2.7 l
Cooling system 9.0 l
Air-conditioner refrigerant 625 g
Air-conditioner compressor oil 150 ml
Power steering 0.82 l
Power steering 0.94 l

Torque settings

Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 29 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 90 - 105 °
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 90 - 105 °
Glow plugs 15 - 20 Nm
Wheel nuts 89 - 117 Nm
Front hub 236 - 318 Nm
Rear hub 177 - 235 Nm

Emissions

Emission code 70/220*1996/69
Emission standard Euro 2
CO2 average 158 g/km
CO 0.815 g/km
HC NOx 0.743 g/km
Particles 0.057 g/km

Workshop procedures for this engine

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Workshop data on this page last updated 22 Aug 2026.