Mazda L5-VE engine
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The 2.5-liter Mazda L5-VE gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2008 to 2015 and was installed on the most popular models of the third, fifth, sixth series, as well as the CX-7 crossover. A similar power unit was installed on the Ford Kuga under its own YTMA index.
L-engine: L8‑DE, L813, LF‑DE, LF‑VD, LF17, LFF7, L3‑VE, L3‑VDT and L3C1.
Specifications of the Mazda L5-VE 2.5 liter engine
| Exact volume | 2488 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 160 - 175 HP |
| Torque | 220 - 235 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 89 mm |
| Piston stroke | 100 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | DOHC, balancers |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on the S-VT intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 5.5 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4 |
| Approximate resource | 350 000 km |
The weight of the L5-VE engine according to the catalog is 135 kg
The engine number L5-VE is located at the back, at the junction of the internal combustion engine with the gearbox
Fuel consumption Mazda L5-VE
Using the example of a 6 Mazda 2009 with a manual transmission:
| City | 11.1 liters |
| Track | 6.3 liters |
| Mixed | 8.1 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the L5-VE 2.5 l engine
| 3 II (BL) | 2008 – 2013 |
| 5 II (CW) | 2010 – 2015 |
| 6 II (GH) | 2008 – 2012 |
| CX-7 I (ER) | 2009 – 2012 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of L5-VE
This unit is considered the most reliable in its series and does not even eat much oil.
The forums complain about heat exchanger leaks and breakdowns of attachments
The weak points of the motor also include sticking intake manifold flaps.
After 200 - 250 thousand kilometers, the timing chain may stretch and require replacement
There are no hydraulic lifters and valve clearances need to be adjusted every 100 km
