GM LH7 Engine

The 1.6-liter GM LH7 diesel engine was installed at the Hungarian factory from 2017 to 2019 and used in corporate models such as the GMC Terrain 2, Chevrolet Cruze, and Equinox. This engine belongs to the GM Medium Diesel family and is known as the B16DTH in Opel models.

Technical specifications of GM LH7 1.6 Diesel engine.

Exact capacity1598 cm³
Power systemCommon Rail
Engine power136 HP
Torque320 nm
Engine blockaluminum R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Cylinder diameter79.7 mm
Piston stroke.80.1 mm
Compression ratio16.0
Engine featuresDEF i SCR
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
TurbochargingBorgwarner BV38
What oils to use5.0 liters 5W-30
Fuel typediesel
Environmental classEURO 6
Approximate life expectancy250 000 HP

Fuel consumption GM LH7 Engine

For example, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox with automatic transmission:
City10.7 litry
Route8.4 litry
Mixed9.8 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the LH7 engine according to the catalog is 160 kg. The LH7 engine number is located at the junction of the engine block and cylinder head. It is a modern diesel engine with particulate and SCR filters, as well as urea injection. Therefore, the engine's lifespan depends on the quality of maintenance and fuel used. The weak point of the engine is the low lifespan of the timing chain, sometimes less than 100,000 km. Since the chain is located on the flywheel side, replacement is quite complex and expensive. The remaining complaints are related to lubrication leaks or failures during soot burning.

Engine Gm Lh7

Chevrolet
Cruze 2 (J400)2017 - 2019
Equinox 3 (D2XX)2017 - 2019
Malibu 9 (V400)2018 - 2019
Trax 1 (U200)2017 - 2019
GMC
Terrain 2 (D2XX)2017 - 2019

Engines from the same line as GM LH7 Engine

See Also

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Opel Z10xe engine

The 1.0-liter engine Opel Z10XE or LW3 was produced from 2000 to 2003 at the Austrian factory and was exclusively installed in the third generation of the popular Corsa model and in the first Agila. This power unit belongs to the wide family of small GM family 0 engines. The Z10 series also includes engines: Z10XEP, Z12XE, Z12XEP, Z14XE, and Z14XEP.

Opel Z14xep engine

1.4-liter Opel engine Z14XEP or LJ2 was produced in Austria from 2003 to 2010 and installed in many compact models of the company, such as Astra, Corsa, Combo, and Meriva. This engine is one of the most popular small engines with low displacement and Twinport system. The Z10 series also includes engines: Z10XE, Z10XEP, Z12XE, Z12XEP, and Z14XE.

GM Engine LE2

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VW Bvz engine

The 2.0-liter petrol engine Volkswagen BVZ 2.0 FSI was produced from 2005 to 2010 and installed in the fifth generation models of Golf and Jetta, as well as Passat B6 and the second generation Octavia. This engine differed from BVY with lower compression ratio and EURO 2 ecological class. The EA113-FSI engine line includes the BVY engine.

Toyota 1G-EU engine

The 2.0-liter 12-valve Toyota 1G-EU engine was produced by the company from 1979 to 1988 and installed in many popular models such as the Crown, Supra, Chaser, Mark II, and Cresta. In export markets and after the update in 1987, this engine is often referred to as the 1G-E. G Series: 1G-GEU 1G-GTEU 1G-GZEU 1G-E 1G-GE 1G-GTE 1G-GZE 1G-FE