Suzuki K12B engine
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The 1.2-liter 16-valve Suzuki K12B engine was produced in Japan from 2008 to 2020, first in the regular version, and since 2013 in the Dualjet version with two nozzles per cylinder. In the Chinese market, this unit was installed on the Changan model under the JL473Q index.
The K-engine line also includes internal combustion engines: K6A, K10A, K10B, K14B, K14C and K15B.
Technical characteristics of the engine Suzuki K12B 1.2 liter
| Exact volume | 1242 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 86 - 94 HP |
| Torque | 114 - 118 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 73 mm |
| Piston stroke | 74.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | DOHC |
| Hydraulic compensator. | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | inlet and outlet |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 3.1 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-95 |
| Ecologist. class | EURO 4/5 |
| Exemplary. resource | 280 000 km |
| Exact volume | 1242 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 90 - 94 HP |
| Torque | 118 - 120 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 73 mm |
| Piston stroke | 74.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | DOHC |
| Hydraulic compensator. | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 3.1 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-95 |
| Ecologist. class | EURO 5 |
| Exemplary. resource | 250 000 km |
Engine number K12B is located in front at the junction with the box
Fuel consumption internal combustion engine Suzuki K12V
Using the example of a 2015 Suzuki Swift with a manual transmission:
| City | 6.1 liters |
| Track | 4.4 liters |
| Mixed | 5.0 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the K12B 1.2 l engine
| Ciaz 1 (VC) | 2014 – 2020 |
| Only 2 (MA15) | 2010 – 2015 |
| Splash 1 (EX) | 2008 – 2014 |
| Swift 4 (NZ) | 2010 – 2017 |
| Eagle B (H08) | 2008 – 2014 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the internal combustion engine K12V
This is a simple design and reliable motor, without any serious weaknesses.
The main breakdowns are associated with throttle contamination and ignition coil failures.
Saving on oil often results in clogging of phase regulator valves
Also, the owners complain about the rather long warm-up of the engine in the winter.
There are no hydraulic lifters and valve clearances need to be adjusted every 100 km
