The 1.5-liter engine Chevrolet F15S3 was manufactured at the company's plants from 2002 to 2011, and installed in popular models of GM's Korean division, such as Aveo and Lanos. This unit is essentially the Daewoo engine A15SMS under the hood of Chevrolet cars. The F series also includes engines: F14D3, F14D4, F16D3, F16D4, F18D3, and F18D4.
| Exact capacity | 1498 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 86 HP |
| Torque | 130 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder diameter | 76.5 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 81.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 3.75 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3/4 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 320 000 HP |
| City | 9.4 litry |
| Route | 5.8 litry |
| Mixed | 7.0 litry |
The weight of the F15S3 engine according to the catalog is 117 kg. The engine number F15S3 is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. The main problems of this engine are associated with various electrical failures. More often than not, the cause of the breakdown lies in the wiring under the hood or one of the sensors. This unit does not like cheap lubricants, as it causes the hydraulic compensators to start knocking. The timing belt is designed for approximately 60,000 km, and in case of a valve break, it usually bends. Also, owners of vehicles with this engine often encounter oil leaks.
| Aveo 1 (T200) | 2002 - 2008 |
| Aveo 1 (T250) | 2005 - 2011 |
| Lanos 1 (T150) | 2002 - 2009 |
The 1.25-liter Chevrolet B12D2 or LL0 engine has been produced at the company's factory since 2012 and is used in the third generation of the popular Spark model, as well as in the similar Ravon R2 model. This engine differs from its predecessor by the presence of hydraulic lifters and DCVCP phase adjustment. The B series also includes the following engines: B10S1, B10D1, B12S1, B12D1, and B15D2.
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.
The 1.6-liter engine Chevrolet F16D3 or LXT was installed in South Korea from 2002 to 2013 and was used in many mass models of the company, such as Aveo, Lacetti, and Cruze. This powertrain was actually a modernized version of the Daewoo engine A16DMS. The F series also includes the following engines: F14D3, F14D4, F15S3, F16D4, F18D3, and F18D4.
The 1.6-liter Chevrolet F16D4 or LDE engine was produced in South Korea from 2008 to 2020 and installed in two of the Asian division's most popular models: Aveo and Cruze. This powertrain is practically an identical equivalent of the well-known Opel Z16XER engine. The F series also includes engines: F14D3, F14D4, F15S3, F16D3, F18D3, and F18D4.
The 3.0-liter diesel engine Isuzu 4JX1 was manufactured by the Japanese company from 1998 to 2004 and used in various models such as the Wizard, Trooper, or Opel Monterey equivalent. This 16-valve DOHC engine significantly differed from its predecessor OHV type engines. The J-engine lineup also includes the following diesel engines: 4JB1, 4JG2, 4JJ1, and 4JJ3.
The 1.5-liter Mazda ZL-DE engine was produced by the Japanese company from 1998 to 2003 and was only installed in the Asian versions of the 323 family cars, better known as Familia. The version of this engine for the European market is simply called ZL, but there are no significant differences. The Z-engine series also includes: Z5-DE, Z6, ZJ-VE, ZL-VE, ZM-DE, and ZY-VE.