The 2.2-liter General Motors L61 or 2.2 Ecotec engine was produced in the USA from 1999 to 2008 and used in well-known models such as the Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac Grand Am, and Saturn VUE. In Opel vehicles, this powertrain is known by its own index Z22SE. Also belonging to the first generation of the Ecotec family is the LSJ.
| Exact capacity | 2198 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 135 - 145 HP |
| Torque | 190 - 210 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 86 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 94.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 - 10 |
| Engine features | wałki równoważące |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.7 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 10.7 litry |
| Route | 8.1 litry |
| Mixed | 9.4 litry |
The weight of the L61 engine according to the catalog is 135 kg. The engine number L61 is located on the oil filter housing. On engines manufactured before 2004, there was a highly unreliable timing chain tensioner. You will find many cases of timing chain breakage and valve-to-piston interference online. In second place are the infinite oil leaks, especially from under the valve cover. It is also important not to overtighten the spark plugs, as the cylinder head may not withstand the pressure and crack. The short lifespan of the auxiliary equipment is also considered a weak point of this engine.
| Cavalier 3 | 2002 - 2005 |
| Cobalt 1 (GMX001) | 2004 - 2008 |
| HHR 1 (GMT001) | 2005 - 2008 |
| Malibu 6 (GMX380) | 2003 - 2007 |
| Alero 1 (GMX130) | 2001- 2004 |
| G5 1 (GMX001) | 2005 - 2006 |
| Grand Am 5 (GMX130) | 2002 - 2005 |
| Sunfire 1 | 2001 - 2005 |
| Ion 1 (GMX357) | 2002 - 2007 |
| L-series 1 (GM2900) | 1999 - 2004 |
| Vue 1 (GMT315) | 2001 - 2007 |
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.
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The 1.4-liter General Motors LV7 engine was produced at the factory in Korea from 2015 to 2022 and was only installed in the fourth generation of the popular compact model Chevrolet Spark. This naturally aspirated unit is characterized by high reliability and decent durability. The Small Gasoline Engine family includes: LE2, L3A, LFV, LYX, and LSD.
The 1.6-liter, 8-valve Peugeot TU5JP or NFZ engine was produced from 1993 to 2001 and was installed in many compact models of the time, such as the 106, 206, and 306. At the same time, there was also a sport version of the engine called TU5J2 with a power output of 103 horsepower. The TU engine family also includes engines: TU1JP, TU3K, TU3JP, TU3A, and TU5JP4.
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