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Opel A14XER (1.4 Ecotec LDD)

Opel A14XER (1.4 Ecotec LDD)

The Opel A14XER engine, also known as the Ecotec LDD, was produced from 2009 to 2015. This engine was installed in popular Opel compact models such as the Astra, Corsa, Meriva and Adam. After 2015, the A14XER engines were replaced…

Renault B4D (1.0 SCe)

Renault B4D (1.0 SCe)

The Renault B4D engine, also known as the 1.0 SCe, has been available since 2015 and is fitted to budget Renault and Dacia models, as well as Nissan and Datsun cars under the BR10DE index. This engine is characterized by…

Nissan SR20VE engine

Nissan SR20VE engine

The Nissan SR20VE engine was produced from 1997 to 2003 at a factory in Japan. It was installed on sporty versions of such models as Nissan Primera, Bluebird and Wingroad. SR20VE engine is distinguished by the presence of the NEO…

F18D4 1.8 engine

F18D4 1.8 engine

Characteristics of the F18D4 engine Characteristics Value Manufacturing GM DAT Engine make F18D4 Years of production 2008-present Cylinder block material Cast iron Power system Injector Type Ready Number of cylinders 4 Valves per cylinder 4 Engine displacement, cc 1796 Engine…

Cruze/Aveo 1.6 F16D4 engine

Cruze/Aveo 1.6 F16D4 engine

F16D4 engine specifications Characteristics Value Engine displacement, cc 1598 Maximum power, hp 110 – 124 Maximum torque, N*m 148 – 155 at 4000 – 4200 rpm Fuel consumption, l/100 km 6.6 – 7.4 Engine type Row, 4-cylinder Compression ratio 10.8…

Engine smoke: causes and solutions

Engine smoke: causes and solutions

The appearance of smoke can be associated with malfunctions of various systems and working units of the engine: power system, cooling system, ignition system, injection control system, cylinder piston group, distributor mechanism and so on. According to the cause of…

Honda K20A (Z) 2.0 engine

Honda K20A (Z) 2.0 engine

Honda K20A engine characteristics Parameter Value Manufacturing Honda Motor Company Engine make K20 Years of production 2001-2013 Cylinder block material aluminum Power system injector Type row Number of cylinders 4 Valves per cylinder 4 Piston stroke, mm 86 Cylinder diameter,…

Honda F23A 2.3 engine

Honda F23A 2.3 engine

Honda F23A engine with a capacity of 2.3 liters is a reliable and popular power unit, which was installed on Honda and Acura cars from the late 90s to the early 2000s. It was available both in modifications without VTEC…

BMW M47 engine

BMW M47 engine

Characteristics of the M47D20 engine Parameter Value Manufacturing Steyr Plant Engine make M47 Years of manufacture 1998-2007 Cylinder block material cast iron Engine type diesel Configuration row Number of cylinders 4 Valves per cylinder 4 Piston stroke, mm 88 (M47D20),…

Ford 1.5 TDCI engine review: reliability and problems

Ford 1.5 TDCI engine review: reliability and problems

For a long time I wanted to tell about the 1.5-liter turbodiesel produced for Ford cars. Although, it is not necessary to fully call this engine American, because it has French roots. Roughly speaking, it’s just another variation of the…

Opel Z13DTJ

Opel Z13DTJ

The Opel Z13DTJ engine, also known as the LDP, was produced from 2005 to 2011 in a Polish factory and was installed in popular Opel models such as the Agila, Corsa and Meriva. This engine is essentially a variation of…