Geely JLC-4G15 engine
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Geely JLC-4G15 engine

Technical characteristics of a 1.5-liter gasoline engine JLC-4G15 or Geely Emgrand 7 1.5 DVVT, reliability, resource, reviews, problems and fuel consumption.

The 1.5-liter Geely JLC-4G15 or 1.5 DVVT engine has been produced by the concern only since 2016 and is installed only on the second generation of the Emgrand 7 sedan or similar models. There is an updated version of this motor with 114 hp. under its own index JLC-4G15B.

The JLC family also includes an internal combustion engine: JLC-4G18.

Specifications of the Geely JLC-4G15 1.5 liter engine

Exact volume1498 cm³
Supply systemdistribution injection
Internal combustion engine power103 - 106 HP
Torque138 - 140 Nm
Cylinder blockaluminum R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Bore77.8 mm
Piston stroke78.8 mm
Compression ratio10
Features of the internal combustion engineDOHC
Hydraulic compensatorsno
Timing drivechain
Phase regulatorDVVT
Turbochargingno
What kind of oil to pour3.5 liters 5W-30
fuel typeAI-92
Environmental classEURO 5
Approximate resource280 000 km

The weight of the JLC-4G15 engine according to the catalog is 110 kg

Engine number JLC-4G15 is located at the junction of the block with the box

Fuel consumption of internal combustion engine Geely JLC-4G15

On the example of Geely Emgrand 7 2020 with a manual transmission:

City9.8 liters
Track6.2 liters
Mixed7.5 liters

Which models are equipped with the JLC-4G15 1.5 l engine

Geely
Emgrand 7 2 (FE-3)2016 – 2020
Emgrand 7 4 (SS11)2021 - p.t.

Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the JLC-4G15 internal combustion engine

This engine appeared not so long ago to collect statistics of its breakdowns

On specialized forums, the unit is praised and no weak points have yet been found

The timing chain runs for a long time and if it stretches, then on a run of more than 150 kilometers

Also, on long runs, lubricant consumption is sometimes encountered due to the occurrence of rings

There are no hydraulic lifters in the head and every 100 km you need to adjust the valves


One comment

  • Andrei

    It was not put on the second generation. The second generation was JLY, not JLC

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