Mazda LF-DE engine
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The 2.0-liter Mazda LF-DE gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2002 to 2015 and was installed on the Asian versions of the 3, 5, 6 and MX-5 models, as well as on cars from Ford under the name CJBA. In a number of markets, the LF-VE power unit is found, which is distinguished by a phase regulator at the inlet.
L-engine: L8‑DE, L813, LF‑VD, LF17, LFF7, L3‑VE, L3‑VDT, L3C1 and L5‑VE.
Technical characteristics of the Mazda LF-DE 2.0 liter engine
| Exact volume | 1999 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 140 - 160 HP |
| Torque | 175 - 195 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 87.5 mm |
| Piston stroke | 83.1 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | DOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 4.3 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4 |
| Approximate resource | 300 000 km |
The weight of the LF-DE engine according to the catalog is 125 kg
The LF-DE engine number is located at the back, at the junction of the internal combustion engine with the gearbox
Fuel consumption Mazda LF-DE
Using the example of a 6 Mazda 2006 with a manual transmission:
| City | 9.8 liters |
| Track | 5.4 liters |
| Mixed | 7.0 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the LF-DE 2.0 l engine
| 3 I (UK) | 2003 – 2008 |
| 3 II (BL) | 2008 – 2013 |
| 6 I (GG) | 2002 – 2007 |
| 6 II (GH) | 2007 – 2012 |
| 5 I (CR) | 2005 – 2007 |
| MX-5 III (NC) | 2005 – 2015 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the LF-DE
The first years there were a lot of cases with jamming or falling out of the intake dampers
The fault of floating revolutions is most often malfunctions of the throttle assembly
The weak points of the motor also include the thermostat, pump and right engine mount
On runs over 200 km, an oil burner and timing chain stretch are common
Since there are no hydraulic lifters, the valves will have to be adjusted every 100 km
