Основным агрегатом любой машины является engine. Pickup trucks, sedans, cabriolets, buses, tractors simply will not be able to carry out their direct duties without an engine. That's why great attention is paid to the motor when choosing a car, its maintenance and operation. In addition, it is one of the most expensive units. Replacing or repairing it almost always costs a lot of money, it takes a lot of effort and time.
For the SUV, the reliability and technical condition of the engine is even more important. After a breakdown in the forest, field, away from roads and people can end up really sad.
A bit of history
The first UAZ "Patriot" left the assembly line in 2005year. It was really a new UAZ, incredibly modern with respect to past models. The manufacturer positioned this car as a safe, reliable and powerful SUV. The design was good for 2005. And if you look not the previous models of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, then the design seemed perfect.
In October 2014, a new"Patriot". He received a rear stabilizer, a touchscreen, pasted glass, a more attractive exterior, and the bumper was now attached to the body. However, there were big security problems. Therefore, in October 2016, UAZ showed another update. "Patriot" received front airbags, an even more attractive and modern appearance. Improved overall security and noise insulation of the SUV. Finally, the car got rid of the two fuel tanks, which so tormented all the owners.
What engines on the UAZ "Patriot" exist?
На протяжении всего первого поколения installed a permanent gasoline engine volume of 2.7 liters, a capacity of 128 horsepower. In 2008, engineers also added a 2.3-liter diesel engine, the output of which was 114 horsepower. It was the engine of Iveco F1A. It was installed during the production in Russia of the Fiat Ducato auto. Later this motor was removed. Since 2012, the turbo diesel "ZMZ-514" has been installed. Because of this, the working volume of the engine has decreased by 65 dice. So, the improved UAZ engine "Patriot" received an index of 2.2d. The same engine was also preserved after the upgrade in 2014. But the petrol engine has undergone some changes. As a result, its official capacity was 135 liters. from. At the newest UAZ "Patriot" engines, working on heavy fuel, can not be found. They refused the diesel engine. The gasoline engine was left unchanged.
Diesel engine
The turbo-diesel "Iveko F1A" was at least expensive,but really a reliable motor. In addition, it allowed to reduce the appetite of "Patriot" to twelve liters per hundred kilometers in the city. A quiet driver could get a consumption and ten liters in the city. Not bad for a frame SUV. In addition, despite the lower power, when compared with a gasoline engine, it made the car much faster. The gasoline version was lost after 80 km / h, while the turbodiesel was easily accelerated to 120 km / h. This is due to the torque, which was equal to 270 N * m, against 218 "gasoline Newtons". Off-road diesel also showed itself much better. From the turbojam helped to get rid of the reduced gear. There was always enough traction.
In 2012, the diesel engine UAZ "Patriot" fromthe Italian manufacturer was replaced. Replace the infamous "ZMZ-514". It was developed back in the 90's. Had a lot of engineering mistakes, which affected the reliability. Cracks in the cylinder head, the valve plate in the cylinder, the break in the high pressure pipeline, and many other problems are still dreaming of the owners of diesel "Patriots".
По заверению инженеров, большинство проблем было it was decided. Changed the suppliers of substandard components, finalized the motor in conjunction with Bosch. So it turned out the same diesel reliable engine UAZ "Patriot". Feedback is confirmed. Since the middle of 2012, when the Common rail system began to be installed, the motor did not cause any problems for the owners. Moreover, for driving qualities and characteristics, the UAZ "Patriot" engine on the diesel "ZMZ" almost completely coincided with the turbodiesel from "Fiat Ducato". Despite this, the manufacturer abandoned the diesel engine in October 2016. Perhaps there was a low demand, but maybe this engine cost the plant too expensive, but you can not buy a new diesel Patriot.
Petrol engine
The first generation of "Patriot" got gasolinemotor volume of 2.7 liters. Its power was 128 forces. After the renovation in 2014, the official capacity grew to 135 horsepower, and the maximum torque fell by one N * m, from 218 to 17 Nm. However, when tested on a dyno, factory cars in 2015 showed more than 140 forces. This motor went to UAZ from 24 "Volga", though with some changes. And in the "Volga" the declared power of the engine was 150 horses.
A car with this engine has always been cheaperin the salon and in the used car market. The relative reliability of the power plant can be attributed to the pluses. The engine on the UAZ Patriot has good maintainability, and spare parts for it are almost worthless. This always bribed people who choose their own Russian SUV, because repairing the diesel at times more expensive. But for sure you can not save on gasoline. Less than 15 liters per hundred in the city is simply unrealistic for the petrol "Patriot". If you stand in traffic jams, try to actively accelerate, then the expense of 20-22 liters per hundred kilometers is secured. And if you consider that the car with this engine simply does not go (acceleration to 100 km / h is 19 seconds), then you have to twist this engine.
Problems of the gasoline engine
Not childish appetite 2.7-liter engine UAZ "Patriot" - not his only problem. The chain break has tormented many SUV owners. In 2017, the manufacturer replaced the supplier of chain tensioners. It is still not known whether this will solve the problem.
Conclusion
What is the ideal engine for the Patriot?Diesel from Iveco. Without any problems, 500,000 kilometers go. Repair costs are cheaper than for diesel "ZMZ". Do you buy a new car? There is simply no choice. Gasoline engine is very reliable, it is worth following only the chain.
