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 3.7-liter General Motors LLR engine was assembled at the factory in America from 2006 to 2012 and was used in GMT345/355 platform models such as the Chevrolet Colorado and Hummer H3. This inline, 5-cylinder engine is known for its impressive reliability but has relatively high fuel consumption. The Atlas family also includes: - LL8, - LLV.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine General Motors LHU was produced in America from 2010 to 2017 and was installed in sport versions of popular models such as Buick Verano or Regal. This power unit is known as A20NHT on Opel cars. The second generation of the Ecotec family includes: LDK, LNF, LE5, LE9, LAF, and LEA.
1.2-liter engine Opel Z12XE or LW4 was produced from 2000 to 2004 at the factory in Austria and installed only in the most popular models of the company, such as Astra, Corsa, and Agila. Until the year 2000, there was also a Euro 2 version of this engine, designated X12XE. The Z10 series also includes engines: Z10XE, Z10XEP, Z12XEP, Z14XE, and Z14XEP.
The 1.4-liter engine Opel A14XER or Ecotec LDD has been produced by the company since 2009 and is installed in popular compact models of the group, such as Corsa, Meriva, Adam. Currently, units from this family are gradually being replaced by new engines from the B series compliant with Euro 6 emission standards. The A10 series includes: A12XER, A14NET, A16XER, A16LET, A16XHT, and A18XER.
The 2.3-liter Ford SEWA or 2.3 Duratec HE engine was produced from 2006 to 2015 and installed in two very popular cars on our market - the Galaxy minivan and S-MAX. This engine is actually a clone of the well-known Japanese Mazda MZR L3-VE engine. Duratec HE: CFBA CHBA AODA AOWA CJBA XQDA SEBA YTMA S7CB
The 1.8-liter Nissan QG18DD engine was produced from 1999 to 2007 in the company's Japanese factory and installed in several popular models such as Primera, Sunny, and Silphy. This engine has received negative reviews due to its fuel quality requirements. The QG family also includes the following engines: QG13DE, QG15DE, QG16DE, and QG18DE.