Lifan LF479Q2 engine
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The 1.5-liter Lifan LF479Q2 engine has been produced at a Chinese enterprise since 2013 and is installed on such popular concern models as Solano 2, Celia and the X50 crossover. Such a power unit was developed by Ricardo based on the well-known Toyota 5A-FE engine.
Lifan models also have internal combustion engines: LF479Q3, LF481Q3, LFB479Q and LF483Q.
Specifications of the Lifan LF479Q2 1.5 liter engine
| Exact volume | 1498 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 100 - 103 HP |
| Torque | 129 - 133 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 78.7 mm |
| Piston stroke | 77 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | at i-VVT intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 3.2 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4/5 |
| Approximate resource | 300 000 km |
The weight of the LF479Q2 engine according to the catalog is 127 kg
Engine number LF479Q2 is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption internal combustion engine Lifan LF479Q2
On the example of Lifan X50 2016 with a manual transmission:
| City | 8.1 liters |
| Track | 5.4 liters |
| Mixed | 6.3 liters |
Which models are equipped with the LF479Q2 1.5 l engine
| Cellia 530 | 2013 – 2018 |
| X50 | 2014 – 2019 |
| Solano 630 | 2014 – 2016 |
| Solano 650 | 2016 - p.t. |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the internal combustion engine LF479Q2
Structurally, this is a reliable unit, but it is let down by the quality of components.
Breakdowns here are associated with weak wiring, sensor failures and leaky pipes.
According to the regulations, the timing belt is changed every 60 km, but if the valve breaks, it does not bend
By runs of 100 - 120 thousand km, rings usually lie down and lubricant consumption appears
Valve burnout is common, many people forget to adjust thermal gaps
