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Engine Number/Engine Specifications

Engine Number 

The engine number ("engine codes" and "serial number") are located on the engine/transmission joint.

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The engine code is also stamped on the cylinder block behind the oil filter.

There is also a sticker glued to the timing chain cover with the "engine code" and "serial number".

The first three digits describe the mechanical structure of the engine and are stamped on the engine. The fourth letter describes the engine torque and output and is dependent on the engine control module. Four-digit engine codes are found on the type label and vehicle data label. It can also be read via the engine control module.

NOTE:

Vehicle data label locations.

Engine Specifications 

Codes DDSA DDSB
Manufactured from From 06/2017 From 06/2017
Emissions values LEV3 / Tier3 LEV3 / Tier3
Displacement liters 2.0 2.0
Output kW at RPM 130 at 4250 to 5500 130 at 4250 to 5500
Torque Nm at RPM 250 at 1450 to 4200 280 at 1450 to 4200
Bore diameter in mm 82.5 82.5
Stroke mm 92.8 92.8
Compression ratio 11.65:1 11.65:1
Research Octane Number (RON) 95 95
Injection System Direct and multi-port fuel injection Direct and multi-port fuel injection
Ignition sequence 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2
Turbocharger, Supercharger Turbocharger Turbocharger
Variable valve timing yes yes
Valve stroke adjustment Intake side Intake side
Secondary air injection (AIR) no no
Valves per cylinder 4 4
Oil Pressure Control yes yes