The 1.8-liter Chevrolet F18D3 or LDA engine was introduced in 2006, replacing the T18SED engine. This engine has nothing in common with the F14D3 and F16D3 engines, it is practically a copy of the Opel Z18XE. This power unit is known in our market mainly thanks to the very popular Lacetti model. The F series also includes engines: F14D3, F14D4, F15S3, F16D3, F16D4, and F18D4.
| Exact capacity | 1796 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 121 HP |
| Torque | 169 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 80.5 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 88.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Engine features | VGIS |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.0 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3/4 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 330 000 HP |
| City | 9.9 litry |
| Route | 5.9 litry |
| Mixed | 7.4 litry |
The weight of the F18D3 engine according to the catalog is 130 kg. The engine number F18D3 is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. The weak point of this engine is its electrical system, especially the control unit ECU, which often malfunctions. The second most common failures are related to the ignition module, which is also quite expensive. The most common cause of malfunctions is the violation of the temperature operating mode. It is better to replace the timing belt more frequently than the recommended 90,000 km, as a valve breakage can cause damage. To eliminate engine idle speed fluctuations, it is possible to clean the throttle valve.
| Lacetti 1 (J200) | 2007 - 2014 |
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