GM L3T engine

The 1.3-liter, 3-cylinder turbocharged General Motors L3T engine has been assembled in Korea since 2018 and installed in popular models such as Chevrolet Trailblazer, Malibu, and Buick Encore GX. There is also a separate version of this powertrain for the Opel Astra, designated as F14SHT. The E-Turbo family also includes LIH.

Technical specifications of the GM L3T 1.3 Turbo engine.

Exact capacity1338 cm³
Power systemdirect injection
Engine power156 - 163 HP
Torque230 - 240 nm
Engine blockaluminum R3
Block headaluminum 12v
Cylinder diameter79 mm
Piston stroke.91 mm
Compression ratio10.0
Engine featuresDOHC
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterDCVCP
Turbochargingtak
What oils to use4.5 liters 0W-20
Fuel type98
Environmental classEURO 6d
Approximate life expectancy250 000 HP

Fuel consumption GM L3T engine

Using the example of the 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer with a continuously variable transmission:
City8.5 litry
Route6.3 litry
Mixed7.6 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the L3T engine according to the catalog is 107 kg. The engine number L3T is located at the back, where it meets the gearbox. This unit has not been in production for long enough to gather statistics on its breakdowns. On forums, people complain about noise, vibrations, and malfunctions in the Start-Stop system. Owners also often criticize the finicky EVAP vapor capture system. Due to the presence of direct fuel injection, it suffers from carbon deposits on the intake valves. Like all modern GM turbocharged engines, icing of the intercooler can occur here.

Engine Gm L3t

Buick
Encore GX 1 (VSS-F)2019 - CE
LaCrosse 3 (P2XX)2019 - CE
Chevrolet
Malibu 9 (V400)2018 - CE
Orlando 2 (D2XX)2018 - CE
Trailblazer 3 (VSS-F)2020 - CE

Engines from the same line as GM L3T engine

See Also

GM LLV Engine

The 2.9-liter General Motors LLV engine was assembled at the factory in America from 2006 to 2012 and was used in GMT355 platform pickups, such as the Chevrolet Colorado and similar GMC Canyon. The predecessor of this 2.8-liter engine is known as the LK5. Also included in the Atlas family are: LL8 and LLR.

GM L36 engine

The 3.8-liter General Motors L36 engine was produced at the factory in Michigan from 1995 to 2005 and was installed in popular models such as the Pontiac Bonneville, Buick Regal, and Chevrolet Impala. There was also a supercharged version of this engine, designated as L67, with a power output of 240 horsepower and a torque of 380 Nm. The Buick V6 engine series also includes the following models: L32 and L67.

GM LCV Engine

The 2.5-liter General Motors LCV engine was produced at the factory in America from 2012 to 2022 and installed in popular models such as Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Envision. This powertrain has received many improvements to reduce noise and vibrations. The third generation of GM Ecotec also includes: - LTG, - LSY, and - LKW.

GM Lih Engine

The 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder turbocharged General Motors LIH engine has been produced in Korea since 2019 and is installed in VSS-F platform crossovers such as the Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer 3. There are also variants of this engine for the Opel Astra with indexes F12SHL, F12SHT, and F12SHR. The E-Turbo family also includes the L3T.

Waz 21179 Engine

The 1.8-liter 16-valve engine VAZ 21179 has been produced at the company's factory since 2016 and installed in popular models such as Lada Vesta and X-Ray, including the Cross versions. In addition to the standard version of the unit with a power of 122 HP, there is also a reinforced modification with a power of 145 HP. The VAZ 16V line also includes: 11194, 21124, 21126, 21127, 21128 and 21129.

Mini B38a12a Engine

The 1.2-liter turbocharged engine Mini One B38A12A was produced by the company from 2014-2017 and was installed in the basic versions of the third-generation Mini models with F55, F56, and F57 body styles. This is the only engine from the B38 family that was not installed in BMW vehicles. The engines from the B38 series are: B38A15A, B48A20A, and B48A20B.