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Engine

Fact Sheet D6B250, EM-EC99


D6B250 is a straight six-cylinder, six-litre diesel engine
with a Waste Gate turbo compressor and an intercooler.
The engine is a further development of Volvo's thoroughly
tested D6A engine series. The D6B250 engine's functions
are managed totally electronically, which contributes to
low fuel consumption and low exhaust and noise emissions.
The diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities have also
been considerably improved compared with the previous
generation of engines.
The D6B250 meets EU's requirements regarding exhaust
and noise emissions (EURO 3). The fuel consumption of
the D6B Euro 3 engine is comparable with that of the D6A
in Euro 2 configuration.
The electronic engine control and a high-precision injec-
tion pump inject the exact amount of fuel. This, together
with high charge pressure from the turbo compressor, high
injection pressure, high compression and an optimization
of the position of the nozzles in the combustion chamber
results in efficient combustion.
D6B250 produces a great deal of torque within a wide
range of engine speeds. This results in quick response and
smooth driving properties, which in turn contributes to
low fuel consumption.
The D6B engine's service intervals have been extended,
which keeps maintenance costs down. The oil is to be
changed no later than every 40,000 km or every six
months depending on the driving conditions.
D6B250 is designed for heavy regional distribution and
community service, as well as light construction transports
and long haul traffic.
The D6B250 is characterized by the following product
properties: Power, kW
• Electronic management of engine functions with
advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities. 200
• Combustion and fuel technology that results in low 190 250 hp/184 kW

exhaust emission values and good fuel economy. 180 Net output
according to:
• Preheating the air reduces exhaust emissions and 170
· ISO 1585
· Dir. 89/491/EEC
engine wear in cold weather starts. 160
· ECE Reg 85
Torque, Nm
• Maximum torque within a wide range of engine 150
speeds results in good driving properties and low fuel 140
consumption. 130
825 Nm
1400-1800 r/min 850
120 800
110 750
Specification 100 700

Type designation ............................ D6B250, EM-EC99 90 650

Max power at 2400 rpm .......... 184 kW (250 hp metric) 80 600


Max torque at 1400-1800 rpm .......................... 825 Nm 70 550
No. of cylinders ......................................................... 6 60 500
Cylinder diameter ....................................... 98.425 mm 50 450
Stroke length .................................................... 120 mm 40
Spec. Fuel
Stroke volume ................................................. 5.48 dm3 30 consumption
g/kWh
Compression ratio ............................................... 19.0:1
Exhaust brake power at 2800 rpm ...................... 90 kW 1500-2200 r/min
240
Economy engine speed ........................... 1500-2200 rpm 230
Oil change volume, without oil filter ...................... 16 l 220
With oil filter ......................................................... 20 l 210
With oil cooler and oil filter ................................ 20.5 l 200
Difference in volume min – max ............................ 6.5 l 200 g/kWh (EC99)
190
No. of oil filters ............................ 1 full flow, 1 bypass
Cooling system volume .......................................... 27 l 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 r/min

RSP 404723.04.00. Eng. Printed in Sweden.


Engine
Fact Sheet D6B250, EM-EC99
Electronic engine control Efficient combustion gives Thoroughly tested
integrated in the engine's low exhaust emissions mechanical components
electronic system The engine's combustion chamber is for high operational
D6B250 is equipped with Volvo EMS designed to make combustion as reliability
(Engine Management System), which efficient as possible. The pistons are The cylinder block and cylinder head
means that the engine's functions are Re-Entry type pistons and designed are made of cast iron, which gives a
managed totally electronically. EMS with a depression on top, which forces strong but light frame.
manages the engine efficiently and the gas out to the edges of the The engine has two cylinder heads
has advanced diagnostic and combustion chamber. The result is with steel gaskets that effectively
troubleshooting capabilities. The more efficient combustion. prevent gas leaks. The cylinder linings
engine control unit is connected to The design of the inlet and outlet are a wet type. They are replaceable
the vehicle electronic system's data channels and the valve seats, which and plateau-honed on the inside,
links and the information is presented gives a reduced pressure drop, which reduces wear on the piston
on an easy-to-read display on the contributes to low exhaust emission rings, thus increasing the service life
dashboard or via an externally values and a high degree of efficiency. of the engine. The engine's moving
connected PC. The engine has an intercooler system parts such as the set-hardened
that cools the charge air from the camshaft , the 7-bearing nitro-
turbo compressor approximately carburetting crankshaft, the exhaust
120 °C so that the engine can take valves and the timing gear are
advantage of a greater amount of thoroughly tested for strength and
oxygen. long service life.

Efficient oil system


results in long service life
For efficient cooling, the D6B250 is
equipped with a newly-developed
large, flat oil cooler located above the
oil filters. The oil is cleaned when it
The driver information display is located on
the dashboard's left-hand module passes through a full-flow oil filter
and a bypass filter with excellent
Electronic fuel injection cleaning capacity. These design
for exact combustion solutions contribute to good reliability
The injection pump is a radial type and long service life.
with a built-in injection adjuster and
control unit. In addition, there is a Injection pump with injection adjuster
separate feed pump that ensures the function
supply of fuel.
Starter element
The monitoring is controlled reduces exhaust
electronically. The engine control unit emissions and engine
receives operating and ambient wear
parameters from a number of sensors
located on the engine and in the By preheating the intake air to the
vehicle. The parameters are compared engine, when starting in cold weather,
with data stored in the control unit, the combustion at start is more
which determines the amount of fuel efficient. This reduces the amount of
and the moment of injection. white smoke.
The injection system provides exact The starter element is engaged via the
combustion adapted for each ignition key and heats the intake air
operating situation and a efficient use for up to 50 seconds, depending on
of the fuel. the temperature of the engine. The
starter element is only engaged when
the coolant temperature is below
50 °C.

Effective oil coolers located near the oil


filters.

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