Suzuki M15a engine

The 1.5-liter gasoline engine Suzuki M15A was produced in Japan from 2000 to 2014 and installed in many popular models such as Liana, Swift, Ignis, and its clone, Subaru Justy. The modification of this engine for the Indonesian version of the SX4 crossover is still being produced today. The M-series line also includes engines: M13A, M16A, and M18A.

Technical data for the Suzuki M15A 1.5-liter engine.

Typrow
Number of cylinders4
number of valves16
Exact capacity1490 cm³
Cylinder diameter78 mm
Piston stroke.78 mm
Power systemdistributed injection
Power99 - 111 HP
Torque133 - 142 nm
Compression ratio9.5 - 11.0
Fuel type92
Environmental classEURO 3/4

Fuel consumption Suzuki M15a engine

For example, with the Suzuki Ignis from 2005 with a manual gearbox:
City9.8 litry
Route5.8 litry
Mixed7.2 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the M15A engine assembly is 105 kg. The engine number M15A is located at the junction with the gearbox. The only serious problem of the engine is oil consumption on long distances, which is caused not only by worn-out rings, but also by the wear of valve seats or guides. The cylinder head gasket often gets blown due to overheating, as this aluminum engine cannot tolerate high temperatures. After 200,000 km, the situation worsens due to cylinder liner subsidence in the aluminum block. Another common issue with this engine is fluctuating idle speed. The usual cause is throttle or EGR valve contamination, as they tend to get clogged quickly. Unreliable sensors, especially the crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor, often cause electrical failures. Ignition coils have a modest lifespan and sometimes don't last as long as spark plugs. Other drawbacks include the rapid deterioration of the catalytic converter, frequent oil leakage through the pressure sensor, low durability of engine mounts, and the need for valve adjustment every 30,000 km.

Engine Suzuki M15a

Suzuki
Ignis 1 (FH)2000 - 2006
Ignis 2 (MH)2003 - 2008
Liana 1 (ER)2001 - 2007
SX4 1 (GY)2006 - 2009
Swift 3 (MZ)2004 - 2010
Subaru
Justy 3 (MHY)2003 - 2007

Engines from the same line as Suzuki M15a engine

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