Carnival II · 2006–2010

Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi Carnival II · 185 hp (2006 to 2010)

The Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi of the Carnival II generation uses the J3 2.9 CRDi diesel engine with 185 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Diesel
Power: 185 PS / 136 kW
Displacement: 2 902 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: J3 2.9 CRDi
Period covered: 2006–2010
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

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

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

185 hp (136 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2006 to 2010.

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In the range

It is the only diesel version of this generation. The J3 2.9 CRDi engine is also fitted to: Hyundai Terracan (Terracan), Kia Carnival (Carnival I Europe).

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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.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi Carnival II?

The J3 2.9 CRDi diesel engine (2 902 cc), 185 hp (136 kW).

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Which oil for the Kia Carnival 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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