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DV5 Engines Issues
The PSA 1.5 BlueHDi diesel engine, commonly known as DV5, is used across a variety of Citroen, DS Automobiles, Ford, Peugeot, Toyota and Vauxhall/Opel passenger cars and commercial vehicles from 2017 onwards.
The DV5 1.5 BlueHDi diesel is well-capable and efficient, however like all emission-optimised diesel engines it showcases some well-documented service considerations. The engine uses a chain-driven camshaft arrangement, with the camshafts running directly within the camshaft carrier assembly.
Common Problems with DV5 Engines
Earlier applications of the DV5 engines are equipped with the 7mm timing chain design, which suffers from premature chain stretch, sprockets and guide wear and loss of correct valve timing. These all contribute to factors like oil contamination, extended service intervals and stop-start operation. As wear develops within the carrier journals, oil clearance can increase which leads to- reduced oil pressure at the camshaft, accelerated wear, excessive noise, rough running and timing correlation faults. Ultimately it will lead to internal engine damage.
Once the camshaft carrier has worn the journals on the carrier can no longer maintain correct and reliable oil film, new camshafts or chains will run out of tolerance and premature failures are likely. Replacing the carrier will restore correct camshaft alignment, reliable oil flow and pressure, and stable valve timing operation.
DV5 Timing System Redesign
The early PSA DV5 1.5 BlueHDi engines (2018–2022) were originally fitted with a 7mm timing chain, which was prone to stretch and premature wear. In early 2023, this was superseded by a redesigned 8mm timing chain system, that improved tensile strength, enhanced durability, and more resistance to fatigue.
The upgrade requires a complete timing system redesign, including revised camshafts and a modified camshaft carrier to ensure correct chain alignment, oil flow, and load distribution. While factory fitted 8mm systems provide improved reliability, correct servicing with manufacturer-approved engine oil and regular oil change intervals remains essential to prevent timing chain and camshaft wear.
For early DV5 engines, a full timing chain and camshaft carrier replacement is required to achieve the durability and long-term reliability of the updated 8mm system.
What is a Camshaft?
How do Timing Chains fail?
Read more on 1.5 BlueHDi Engine Problems
Correct Identification
The DV5 1.5 BlueHDi engine is fitted with two distinct camshaft timing chain specifications- the 7mm and the 8mm timing chain systems. These two differ not only in chain width, but also in guide geometry, tensioner design, and overall system operations. As a result, components are not interchangeable between the two.
Vehicle registration year, engine build date, and VIN data must not be relied upon as the sole method of identification due to production changes, running revisions, and previous repairs the data may not accurately reflect the timing system fitted to the engine. Correct identification must always be confirmed by inspection- measuring the fitted timing chain width, verifying the installed chain guides and confirming the tensioner specification.
When carrying out timing system repairs and servicing, all components- the chain, guides, and tensioner must be replaced as a complete matched set. Mixing 7mm and 8mm components will result in incorrect chain alignment, inconsistent tensioning, accelerated component wear and premature timing system failure.
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Make | Application | Years | Engine Vol / Ver | Engine Type
Citroen | Berlingo (incl. Box Body / MPV) | 06.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (75-130 PS, DV5)
Citroen | C-Elysée | 05.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi 100
Citroen | C3 / C3 Van | 05.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi 100
Citroen | C3 Aircross / Aircross Van | 08.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-120 PS)
Citroen | C4 Cactus / Cactus Van | 06.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-120 PS)
Citroen | C4 III / C4 X | 10.2020- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (110-130 PS)
Citroen | C4 Spacetourer / Grand Spacetourer (incl. Van) | 05.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi 130
Citroen | C5 Aircross | 11.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi 130
Citroen | Dispatch III – Bus / Van | 06.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-120 PS)
Citroen | Spacetourer – Bus | 06.2018-04.2025 | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-120 PS)
DS | DS 7 Crossback / DS 7 (J4_, JR_, JC_) | 09.2017- | 1.5 | BlueHDi 130
DS | DS 4 II (FR_, FB_, F3_, FP_, F4_) | 10.2021-08.2025 | 1.5 | BlueHDi 130
DS | DS 3 / DS 3 Crossback (UR_, UC_, UJ_) | 10.2018-12.2022 | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-130 PS)
Fiat | Scudo – Van (506) | 01.2022- | 1.5 | Multijet (100-120 PS)
Fiat | Doblo – MPV (510_, 511_, 360_, 361_) | 06.2022- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-130 PS)
Fiat | Doblo – Box Body / MPV (510_, 511_) | 06.2022- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-130 PS)
Ford | Transit Courier – Box Body / MPV (V769 / N3P) | 11.2023- | 1.5 | EcoBlue (≈100 PS)
Ford | Transit Connect – Box Body / MPV (V408) | 05.2018- | 1.5 | EcoBlue (75-120 PS)
Ford | Transit Connect – MPV (V408) | 05.2018- | 1.5 | EcoBlue (75-120 PS)
Ford | Tourneo Connect / Grand Tourneo Connect – MPV (V408) | 05.2018-12.2022 | 1.5 | EcoBlue (75-120 PS)
Ford | Puma (J2K, CF7) | 04.2020- | 1.5 | EcoBlue (120 PS)
Ford | Kuga III (DFK) | 07.2019- | 1.5 | EcoBlue (120 PS)
Ford | Focus IV – Hatchback (HN) | 01.2018-11.2025 | 1.5 | EcoBlue (95-120 PS)
Ford | Focus IV – Estate / Turnier (HP) | 09.2018-11.2025 | 1.5 | EcoBlue (95-120 PS)
Ford | Focus IV – Saloon (HM) | 11.2018-11.2025 | 1.5 | EcoBlue (95-120 PS)
Ford | EcoSport | 11.2017- | 1.5 | TDCi / EcoBlue (100-125 PS, incl. 4×4)
Opel | Zafira Life – Bus (K0) | 03.2019-04.2025 | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102-120 PS)
Opel | Vivaro C – Van (K0) | 03.2019- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102-120 PS, incl. AWD)
Opel | Vivaro C – Bus (K0) | 03.2019-04.2025 | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102-120 PS)
Opel | Vivaro Life – Bus (K0) | 03.2019-09.2022 | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102-120 PS)
Opel | Combo E / Combo Mk IV – Life / Tour (K9) | 06.2018- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (75-131 PS)
Opel | Combo E / Combo Mk IV – Box Body / MPV (K9) | 08.2018- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (75-131 PS, incl. AWD)
Opel | Corsa F / Corsa Mk V | 07.2019- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102 PS)
Opel | Crossland X / Crossland (P17) | 06.2018- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102-120 PS)
Opel | Mokka | 10.2020- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (110 PS)
Opel | Grandland / Grandland X (A18) | 04.2018- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102-131 PS)
Opel | Astra L / Astra Mk VIII – Hatchback | 10.2021- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (131 PS)
Opel | Astra L / Astra Mk VIII – Sports Tourer | 10.2021- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (131 PS)
Peugeot | Traveller – Bus (V_) | 06.2018-04.2025 | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-120 PS)
Peugeot | Expert – Van (V_) | 06.2018-04.2025 | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-120 PS)
Peugeot | Expert – Bus (V_) | 06.2018-04.2025 | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-120 PS)
Peugeot | Partner – Box Body / MPV (K9) | 09.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (75-131 PS, incl. 4×4)
Peugeot | Rifter – MPV | 08.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (75-131 PS)
Peugeot | 508 II – Hatchback | 10.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (130 PS)
Peugeot | 508 SW II – Estate | 09.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (130 PS)
Peugeot | 5008 II – MPV | 02.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (130 PS)
Peugeot | 5008 II – Van | 06.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (130 PS)
Peugeot | 3008 II – SUV | 02.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (130 PS)
Peugeot | 3008 II – SUV Van | 02.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (130 PS)
Peugeot | 308 II – Hatchback | 06.2017-06.2021 | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-130 PS)
Peugeot | 308 II – SW (Estate) | 04.2018-06.2021 | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-130 PS)
Peugeot | 308 III – Hatchback | 07.2021- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (130 PS)
Peugeot | 308 III – SW (Estate) | 07.2021- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (130 PS)
Peugeot | 301 – Saloon | 05.2018- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100 PS)
Peugeot | 208 I – Hatchback | 05.2018-12.2019 | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100 PS)
Peugeot | 208 II – Hatchback | 06.2019- | 1.5 | BlueHDi (100-130 PS)
Toyota | Proace – Van (MDZ_) | 05.2019-04.2025 | 1.5 | D-4D (102-120 PS)
Toyota | Proace – Bus (MDZ_) | 08.2018-04.2025 | 1.5 | D-4D (102-120 PS)
Toyota | Proace Verso – Bus (MPY_) | 06.2018-04.2025 | 1.5 | D-4D (102-120 PS)
Toyota | Proace City Verso – MPV (BKY_) | 10.2019- | 1.5 | D-4D (100-131 PS)
Toyota | Proace City – Box Body / MPV (BPZ_) | 10.2019- | 1.5 | D-4D (75-131 PS, incl. 4×4)
Vauxhall | Vivaro C – Van (K0) | 03.2019-05.2025 | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102-120 PS, incl. 4×4)
Vauxhall | Vivaro Life – Bus (K0) | 03.2019-09.2022 | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102-120 PS)
Vauxhall | Combo Life / Combo Mk IV – MPV (K9) | 06.2018- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (75-131 PS)
Vauxhall | Combo Mk IV – Box Body / MPV (K9) | 08.2018- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (75-131 PS, incl. 4×4)
Vauxhall | Corsa F | 07.2019- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102 PS)
Vauxhall | Crossland / Crossland X | 06.2018- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102-120 PS)
Vauxhall | Mokka | 10.2020- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (110 PS)
Vauxhall | Grandland / Grandland X | 04.2018- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (102-131 PS)
Vauxhall | Astra Mk VIII – Hatchback | 10.2021- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (131 PS)
Vauxhall | Astra Mk VIII – Sports Tourer | 10.2021- | 1.5 | Turbo Diesel (131 PS)