The 1.3-liter Lifan LF479Q3 engine was produced in a Chinese factory from 2006 to 2018 and was installed in models such as Briz and Smiley. In the early years of production, it had the LF479Q1 index. This engine was developed by Ricardo based on the well-known Toyota 8A-FE power unit. The following engines are also used in Lifan models: - LF479Q2, - LF481Q3, - LFB479Q, - LF483Q.
| Exact capacity | 1342 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 89 HP |
| Torque | 113 - 115 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 78.7 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 69 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 3.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4/5 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 7.7 litry |
| Route | 4.5 litry |
| Mixed | 6.3 litry |
The weight of the LF479Q3 engine according to the catalog is 125 kg. The LF479Q3 engine number is located at the junction of the block and the transmission. It is a very reliable motor in terms of construction, but its quality of components can be lacking. The main breakdowns are associated with weak wiring, sensors, or pipe leaks. The timing belt replacement is done every 60,000 km, and in case of valve failure, it does not bend here. With mileage over 100,000 km, lubricant consumption due to ring deposits is often encountered. Many people ignore the adjustment of the valve clearance, and they simply burn out.
| Smily 320 | 2008 - 2016 |
| Smily 330 | 2013 - 2017 |
| Breez 520 | 2006 - 2012 |
The 1.3-liter Lifan LF479Q3 engine was produced in a Chinese factory from 2006 to 2018 and was installed in models such as Briz and Smiley. In the early years of production, it had the LF479Q1 index. This engine was developed by Ricardo based on the well-known Toyota 8A-FE power unit. The following engines are also used in Lifan models: - LF479Q2, - LF481Q3, - LFB479Q, - LF483Q.
The 1.6-liter Lifan LF481Q3 engine was manufactured in China from 2006 to 2015 and was used in several popular models of the company, such as the Breez 520 and Solano 620. This powertrain was actually a clone of the well-known Toyota 4A-FE engine. The following engines are also used in Lifan models: LF479Q2, LF479Q3, LFB479Q, and LF483Q.
The 1.8-liter Lifan LFB479Q engine has been produced in China since 2011 and is installed in popular models of the company such as Solano, Murman, Maivey, and crossover H60. This power unit was developed by Ricardo based on the well-known Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine. Lifan models also use engines with the following designations: LF479Q2, LF479Q3, LF481Q3, and LF483Q.
The 2.0-liter Lifan LF483Q engine was produced in a Chinese factory from 2017 to 2020 and was only installed in X70 SUVs. Further application planning has been temporarily discontinued. This engine is essentially an updated version of the LFB479Q engine from the X60 model. The following engines are also used in Lifan models: LF479Q2, LF479Q3, LF481Q3 and LFB479Q.
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