Mazda ZL-VE engine
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The 1.5-liter Mazda ZL-VE gasoline engine was produced in Japan from 1998 to 2003 and was installed only on the local modification of the 323 models, better known as the Surname. This motor differed from the similar ZL-DE by the presence of an S-VT phase regulator on the intake shaft.
The Z-engine series also includes: Z5‑DE, Z6, ZJ‑VE, ZM‑DE and ZY‑VE.
Technical characteristics of the Mazda ZL-VE 1.5 liter engine
| Exact volume | 1489 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 130 hp |
| Torque | 141 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 78 mm |
| Piston stroke | 78.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.4 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | DOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | on the S-VT intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 3.3 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate resource | 290 000 km |
The weight of the ZL-VE engine according to the catalog is 129.7 kg
Engine number ZL-VE is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption Mazda ZL-VE
Using the example of a 2001 Mazda Familia with a manual transmission:
| City | 8.3 liters |
| Track | 5.5 liters |
| Mixed | 6.7 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the ZL-VE 1.5 l engine
| Family IX (BJ) | 1998 – 2003 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of ZL-VE
This simple and reliable engine is only afraid of untimely maintenance.
If you delay the replacement of candles for a long time, you will also have to spend money on ignition coils.
According to the regulations, the timing belt is changed every 60 km, but if the valve breaks, it does not bend
There are no hydraulic lifters here and valve adjustment is required every 100 km
At high mileage, an oil burner occurs due to wear on the valve stem seals
