The 2.4-liter gasoline engine General Motors LE9 was produced in the USA from 2008 to 2018 and was installed in popular models of the company, such as Chevrolet Captiva, HHR, and Malibu. This powertrain was simply an updated version of the LE5 engine and is similar to the Opel A24XE. The second generation of the Ecotec family includes: LDK, LNF, LE5, LAF, LEA, and LHU.
| Exact capacity | 2384 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 165 - 175 HP |
| Torque | 225 - 230 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 88 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 98 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 |
| Engine features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | Dual VVT |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.7 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4/5 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 12.8 litry |
| Route | 7.4 litry |
| Mixed | 9.3 litry |
The LE9 engine weighs 145 kg according to the catalog. The LE9 engine number is located on the oil filter housing. The main complaints from owners are related to the rather limited timing chain lifespan. The chain tensioner for the balance shafts is not known for its reliability (not included in the timing chain kit). If the chains are tightened too much during replacement, new phase regulators will need to be purchased. After 100,000 km of mileage, lubricant consumption due to ring deposits is often encountered. It is also worth noting the consistently appearing cracks on the exhaust manifold.
| Captiva 1 (C140) | 2011 - 2018 |
| HHR 1 (GMT001) | 2008 - 2011 |
| Malibu 7 (GMX386) | 2009 - 2012 |
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.
The 4.2-liter General Motors LL8 engine was produced at the factory in Michigan from 2001 to 2008 and installed in GMT360 platform models such as the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, and Saab 9-7X. This inline 6-cylinder engine is known for its high reliability but has a relatively high fuel consumption. Other members of the Atlas family include: LLR and LLV.
The 1.0-liter Opel engine Z10XEP or LJ4 was produced in Austria from 2003 to 2009 and was only installed in the third and fourth generation of the Corsa model or in the first Agila. The engine was distinguished by the presence of the company's Twinport intake system with variable geometry. The Z10 series also includes the following engines: Z10XE, Z12XE, Z12XEP, Z14XE, and Z14XEP.
The 3.6-liter V6 engine General Motors LFX was produced in America from 2011 to 2020 and was installed in well-known models such as Chevrolet Camaro, Impala, Colorado, and Equinox. It differed from its predecessor LLT with new cylinder heads featuring built-in exhaust manifolds. The High Feature engine family also includes: LLT, LF1, LFY, LGX, and LY7.
The 1.7-liter fuel injection engine VAZ 21214 has been produced at the company's factory since 2001 and is practically installed in all versions of the Niva off-road vehicle, including the extended versions. The version with single-point injection, produced from 1994 to 2001, was often also called 21214. The Niva engine lineup also includes: 2121, 21213, 2123, and 2130.
The 2.4-liter turbocharged engine Toyota 22R-TE was produced at the factory in Japan from 1985 to 1988 and was only installed in two models: the Hilux pick-up with N50 body and the 4Runner SUV with N60 body. This is a very rare power unit and practically not found in the secondary market. The R series also includes engines: 22R and 22R-E.