Chevrolet B15d2 engine

The 1.5-liter Chevrolet B15D2 or L2C engine has been produced in a Korean factory since 2012 and is installed in several budget models of the company, such as Cobalt and Spin. This engine is well known in our automotive market primarily due to the Daewoo Gentra sedan. The B series also includes the following engines: B10S1, B10D1, B12S1, B12D1, and B12D2.

Technical specifications of the Chevrolet B15D2 1.5 S-TEC III engine.

Exact capacity1485 cm³
Power systemdistributed injection
Engine power106 HP
Torque141 nm
Engine blockcast iron R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Cylinder diameter74.7 mm
Piston stroke.84.7 mm
Compression ratio10.2
Engine featuresVGIS
Hydraulic compensator. there is no
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use3.75 liters 5W-30
Fuel type92
Environmental classEURO 5
Approximate life expectancy350 000 HP

Fuel consumption Chevrolet B15d2 engine

Using the example of the 2014 Chevrolet Cobalt with a manual transmission:
City8.4 litry
Route5.3 litry
Mixed6.5 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the B15D2 engine according to the catalog is 130 kg. The engine number B15D2 is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. This engine has proven itself to be quite reliable, without any weak points. Due to throttle valve contamination, the engine idle speed may fluctuate. There have been complaints on forums about leaks from the front crankshaft seal and valve cover. The only issue with the engine is the need for frequent valve adjustment.

Engine Chevrolet B15d2

Chevrolet
Cobalt 2 (T250)2013 - CE
Sail T3002014 - CE
Spin U1002012 - CE
Daewoo
Gentra 2 (J200)2013 - 2016
Ravon
Gentra 1 (J200)2015 - 2018
Nexia 1 (T250)2016 - CE

Engines from the same line as Chevrolet B15d2 engine

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