GM LGX engine
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The General Motors LGX 3.6-liter V6 engine has been produced at the Michigan plant since 2015 and is installed on such popular models as the Cadillac XT5, XT6, CT6, and the Chevrolet Camaro. The modification of this unit for Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups has the LGZ index.
The High Feature engine family also includes: LLT, LY7, LF1 and LFX.
Technical characteristics of the GM LGX 3.6 liter engine
| Exact volume | 3564 cm³ |
| Supply system | direct injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 310 - 335 HP |
| Torque | 365 - 385 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 95 mm |
| Piston stroke | 85.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | DOHC |
| Hydraulic compensator. | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 5.7 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-95 |
| Ecologist. class | EURO 5/6 |
| Exemplary. resource | 300 000 km |
The weight of the LGX engine in the catalog is 180 kg
The LGX engine number is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption ICE Cadillac LGX
On the example of the 5 Cadillac XT2018 with automatic transmission:
| City | 14.1 liters |
| Track | 7.6 liters |
| Mixed | 10.0 liters |
Which models are equipped with the LGX 3.6 l engine
| LaCrosse 3 (P2XX) | 2017 – 2019 |
| Shelf 6 (E2XX) | 2017 – 2020 |
| ATS I (A1SL) | 2015 – 2019 |
| CTS III (A1LL) | 2015 – 2019 |
| CT6 I (O1SL) | 2016 – 2020 |
| XT5 I (C1UL) | 2016 - p.t. |
| XT6 I (C1TL) | 2019 - p.t. |
| Blazer 3 (C1XX) | 2018 - p.t. |
| Camaro 6 (A1XC) | 2015 - p.t. |
| Acadia 2 (C1XX) | 2016 - p.t. |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the LGX internal combustion engine
This motor appeared recently and so far has not been marked with any serious breakdowns.
The only known weak point of the unit is the short-lived thermostat
It is worth noting the frequent glitches of the start-stop system, as well as temperature sensor failures
Like all direct injection engines, it is prone to valve deposits.
Also on the profile forum they regularly complain about leaks in valve seals
