Terracan · 2004–2007

Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRDi Terracan · 163 hp (2004 to 2007)

The Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRDi of the Terracan generation uses the J3 2.9 CRDi diesel engine with 163 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Diesel
Power: 163 PS / 120 kW
Displacement: 2 902 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: J3 2.9 CRDi
Period covered: 2004–2007
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

163 hp (120 kW), all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2004 to 2007.

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In the range

It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation. It replaces the 150 hp version built until 2004. The J3 2.9 CRDi engine is also fitted to: Kia Carnival (Carnival I Europe), Kia Carnival (Carnival II).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRDi Terracan?

The J3 2.9 CRDi diesel engine (2 902 cc), 163 hp (120 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRDi?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the J3 2.9 CRDi engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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