Honda L15a engine

The 1.5-liter Honda L15A engine has been produced in the company's factory in Japan since 2001 and is installed in popular compact models of the group, such as Jazz, Freed, and City. There are three variants of the L15A engine available: an 8-valve i-DSI version and two versions with 16-valve systems - VTEC and iVTEC. The L-series also includes the following engines: L13A, L13B, and L15B.

Honda L15A 1.5 liter engine specifications.

L15A1 VTEC 16v modification
Exact capacity1497 cm³
Power systeminjector
Engine power110 HP
Torque143 nm
Engine blockaluminum R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Cylinder diameter73 mm
Piston stroke.89.4 mm
Compression ratio10.4
Engine featuresSOHC
Hydraulic compensator. there is no
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterVTEC
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use3.6 liters 5W-30
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 4/5
Approximate life expectancy300 000 HP
L15A2 i-DSI 8v modification
Exact capacity1497 cm³
Power systeminjector
Engine power90 HP
Torque131 nm
Engine blockaluminum R4
Block headaluminum 8v
Cylinder diameter73 mm
Piston stroke.89.4 mm
Compression ratio10.8
Engine featuresSOHC
Hydraulic compensator. there is no
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use3.6 liters 5W-30
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 4/5
Approximate life expectancy275 000 HP
L15A7 i-VTEC 16v modification
Exact capacity1497 cm³
Power systeminjector
Engine power120 HP
Torque145 nm
Engine blockaluminum R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Cylinder diameter73 mm
Piston stroke.89.4 mm
Compression ratio10.4
Engine featuresSOHC
Hydraulic compensator. there is no
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusteri-VTEC
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use3.6 liters 5W-30
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 5/6
Approximate life expectancy300 000 HP

Fuel consumption Honda L15a engine

Using the example of the 2012 Honda Jazz with a manual transmission:
City7.2 litry
Route4.9 litry
Mixed5.9 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the L15A engine according to the catalog is 100 kg. The engine number L15A is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. The power units of this series are considered very reliable and have no weak points. However, the tight under-hood layout seriously hinders engine maintenance. Owners of the i-DSI modification often forget to change all eight spark plugs. Operating the spark plugs beyond the norm leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils. There are no hydraulic lifters here, and valve clearances need to be adjusted every 50,000 km.

Engine Honda L15a

Honda
City 4 (GD)2002 - 2008
City 5 (GM)2008 - 2014
City 6 (GM4)2014 - 2017
Freed 1 (GB)2008 - 2016
Fit 1 (GD)2001 - 2007
Fit 2 (GE)2007 - 2014
Fit 3 (GP)2013 - 2017
Jazz 1 (GD)2002 - 2008
Jazz 2 (GG)2008 - 2015
Jazz 3 (GK)2015 - 2017

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See Also

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