Daewoo T18sed engine

The 1.8-liter 16-valve engine Daewoo T18SED was produced from 2002 to 2007 in South Korea and was only installed in two models that shared the same platform: Lacetti and Nubira in J200 bodies. This engine was a clone of the Opel X18XE power unit and was replaced by the newer F18D3 model. The SE series also includes the following engines: X20SED and T22SED.

Technical data of Daewoo T18SED 1.8 D-TEC engine.

Exact capacity1799 cm³
Power systemdistributed injection
Engine power121 HP
Torque165 nm
Engine blockcast iron R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Cylinder diameter81.6 mm
Piston stroke.86 mm
Compression ratio9.8
Engine featuresthere is no
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivestrip
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use3.75 liters 5W-30
Fuel type92
Environmental classEURO 3
Approximate life expectancy320 000 HP

Fuel consumption Daewoo T18sed engine

Using the example of the 2005 Daewoo Lacetti with a manual gearbox:
City9.8 litry
Route5.9 litry
Mixed7.4 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the T18SED engine according to the catalog is 140 kg. The engine number T18SED is located at the junction of the block with the gearbox. A simple and reliable power unit, it is inexpensive both in terms of maintenance and repair. Keep an eye on the condition of the timing belt, its lifespan is 60 thousand km, and if a valve breaks, it bends. Another weak point of the engine is the exhaust manifold, it often cracks. Idle speed usually fluctuates due to contamination of the throttle body or crankcase ventilation. In terms of electrical issues, the camshaft position sensor is more prone to failure than others.

Engine Daewoo T18sed

Daewoo
Nubira 2 (J200)2002 - 2005
Chevrolet
Lacetti 1 (J200)2004 - 2007

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See Also

Daewoo G15mf engine

The 1.5-liter, 8-valve Deawoo G15MF engine was produced by the company from 1994 to 2008 and installed in their most popular model - Nexia, as well as for a period of time in Espero. This power unit gained wide popularity in our automotive market. The MF series also includes the A15MF engine.

Daewoo A16dms engine

The 1.6-liter 16-valve Deau A16DMS engine was produced by the company from 1997 to 2002 and was installed in several quite popular models such as Lanos, Tacuma, Nubira. After the upgrade in 2002, this power unit received a completely different index F16D3. Also belonging to the MS series is the engine: A15SMS.

Daewoo T22sed engine

The 2.2-liter 16-valve Deau T22SED engine was produced from 1997 to 2002 for the American market and was exclusively installed in the American version of the popular Leganza model. This power unit is actually a variant of the well-known Opel X22XE engine. The SE series also includes the following engines: T18SED and X20SED.

Honda J30a engine

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