Geely MR479Q engine
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The 1.3-liter 4-cylinder Geely MR479Q engine was produced in China from 1998 to 2016 and installed on many local models, but in our country it is known only for the LC Cross hatchback. This unit is a clone of the Toyota 8A-FE engine and was installed on Lifan under the index LF479Q3.
Toyota A-series clones also include internal combustion engines: MR479QA.
Specifications of the Geely MR479Q 1.3 liter engine
| Exact volume | 1342 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 84 hp |
| Torque | 110 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 78.7 mm |
| Piston stroke | 69 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | DOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 3.2 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3/4 |
| Approximate resource | 250 000 km |
The dry weight of the MR479Q engine in the catalog is 126 kg
Engine number MR479Q is located to the right of the exhaust manifold
Fuel consumption ICE Geely MR479Q
On the example of Geely LC Cross 2016 with a manual transmission:
| City | 8.8 liters |
| Track | 5.5 liters |
| Mixed | 7.7 liters |
Which models were equipped with the MR479Q 1.3 l engine
| LC Cross 1 (GX-2) | 2008 – 2016 |
| Panda 1 (GC-2) | 2008 – 2016 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the internal combustion engine MR479Q
This is a very reliable motor in design, but it is often let down by build quality.
Sensors, attachments, components of the ignition system are distinguished by a modest resource
The timing belt can break on a run of 50 km, it's good that the valve does not bend here
Oil seals usually wear out by 80 km and an oil burner appears
There are no hydraulic lifters here and the valves must be adjusted or they will burn out
