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RFTURBO MAZDA Diesel 2000-2005

RFTURBO engine — LW 2.0 diesel (2L)

2L · 101-136 hp

Engine overview

Manufacturer
MAZDA
Displacement
2 L
Power
101-136 hp
Production years
2000-2005
Fuel type
Diesel

Vehicles with this engine

LW CP

Factory specifications

Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.

Engine (general)

Engine code RF Turbo
Capacity 1998 cc
Idle speed 750 - 800 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 (diesel)

Injection pump (make and type) Mazda
Injection pump timing (static) 7 ° ATDC
Injector pressure 165 - 185 bar
Oil temperature during test 60 °C
Idle speed, minimum 750 rpm
Idle speed, maximum 800 rpm
Min. no-load governed speed 4900 rpm
Max. no-load governed speed 5180 rpm
Exhaust gas analysis 2.50 m-1
Exhaust gas analysis test method (Germany only) B

Cooling system

Cap pressure 0.95 - 1.25 bar
Thermostat opens at 80 - 84 °C
Thermostat fully open at 95 °C

Electrical

Battery 64 / 70 Ah
Alternator 70 A

Capacities

Engine sump, incl. filter 4.7 l
Gearbox refill 2.7 l
Cooling system 9.0 l
Air-conditioner refrigerant 650 g
Air-conditioner compressor oil 150 ml

Torque settings

Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 29 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 95° °
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 95° °
Front hub 236 - 318 Nm
Rear hub 177 - 235 Nm
Wheel nuts 87 - 118 Nm
Injector nozzle 52 - 60 Nm
Glow plugs 15 - 19 Nm
Manual transmission drain plug 40 - 58 Nm
Oil plug 30 - 40 Nm

Emissions

Emission code 70/220*1996/69
Emission standard Euro 2
CO2 average 158 g/km
CO 0.781 g/km
HC NOx 0.810 g/km
Particles 0.073 g/km

Workshop procedures for this engine

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Workshop data on this page last updated 22 Aug 2026.