BYD F3 engine resource

Chinese-made cars often have a mixed opinion about themselves. In the eyes of an ordinary motorist, a Chinese car is already a foreign car. Consequently, there will be no problems regarding the technical part, which most often arise with domestically produced cars. Total budget alternative.

But most often the Chinese auto industry copies the Japanese. One such example is the BYD F3 sedan. Made for mass consumption. The exterior is copied from the Toyota Camry, and the interior is from the Toyota Corolla. And of course reliable engines from Mitsubishi Lancer. A little savings on the technical side and finishing materials did not affect comfort and endurance.

What is Engine Life?

Another important point (on which the buyer is guided) is the resource of the engine - its lifespan. In other words, how many kilometers will it travel before a major overhaul is needed. The engine resource is a conditional indicator, because it is dependent on external conditions. For example, how the motor will be overloaded and generally operated on poor-quality roads. Although the manufacturers themselves indicate the warranty resource of the engine, in fact it is much longer.

There was a time when foreign auto companies began to make engines with a resource of 1 million kilometers. It didn't last long. Millionaire cars did not need frequent repairs, purchases of spare parts. Consequently, the companies returned to the previous policy, reduced the service life and increased sales of their vehicles.

For current foreign cars, the standard motor resource is 300 thousand kilometers. Among the points indicating the wear of the resource can be identified: an increase in fuel consumption, excessive oil consumption, lack of power and tapping in the engine.

BYD F3 and its 4G15S, 473QB and 4G18 engines

• Motor 4G15S and its 95 hp. s, with a working volume of 1488 cubic meters. cm, put on the 1st generation of sedans until 2014. With him, in practice, problems arise due to poor quality gasoline. RPM fluctuates or drops at idle. You need to clean the throttle body or change the idle speed control. Interruptions often occur due to faulty ignition coils. And if you change the candles, you sometimes find traces of oil in the candle wells. You need to change the seals. And later, the radiator may leak. Also after passing the mark of 200 thousand km. oil consumption starts to rise. The only way out is to disassemble the motor, change the oil scraper and piston rings, or better, overhaul. The timing belt requires constant attention, it can burst and bend the valves. The 4G15S engine isn't as snappy as the other two, but it's good enough for city driving.

• 4G18 - gasoline 1.6-liter. engine 97-100 hp By design, a rather simple internal combustion engine without any lotions and extra details. Hence, it is quite reliable and resourceful. Problematic points include those in the previous engine. Readiness for frequent minor repairs to replace the thermostat and pillows of the power unit is desirable.
  
• 473QB - the engine is actually a Honda L-series power unit with a capacity of 107 hp. With a possible 144 Nm of torque at its peak, and a displacement similar to the 4G15S.
  

The resource of BID F3 engines can reach 300 thousand kilometers. Of course, this result requires a lot of effort.

What measures to take to extend the resource?

1. The driver must fill his vehicle with high-quality working fluids. Low-grade fuel with various impurities overloads the engine. He works harder to burn the fuel, and the filters get dirty faster. It is also very important to isolate different compositions so that they do not mix. This applies to engine oils and coolant. It is high-quality working fluids that increase engine life. Of course, they must be purchased in accordance with the recommendations of the automaker. Oil, however, should not be chosen by price. The oil must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements. Because it is recommended for a reason. Specialists determine what is suitable and guarantees a motor resource.

2. The manifestation of vibrations and unusual sounds should not be ignored. In this case, high-quality diagnostics will not interfere. A broken catalytic converter, which cleans the exhaust, will also be dangerous. Its failure leads to corrosion, clogs the oil filter, etc.
   

3. Personal attitude in the operation of the machine by the driver. Do not drive aggressively, leave the car in peace for too long. Long-term parking is negatively displayed on the motor resource. Especially when you move on the roads of the city, make long stops and at the same time overcome short distances. Also, if the car has been in the garage for a long time, more than 1-2 months, conservation should be carried out.

4. A lot of important point is the break-in procedure, which is relevant and mandatory for all internal combustion engines. The essence of her secret is to maintain average speed while driving, with the absence of sudden braking, acceleration and overloads. And the duration of the break-in depends on the owner, but you should focus on that specified by the manufacturer.

5. Spark plugs also affect the stable operation and high performance of the engine. Their replacement is recommended to be carried out every 25 thousand kilometers on cars with LPG, and after 20 thousand kilometers on gasoline ICEs.

The average driver solves all problematic tasks as they come. And only in extreme cases, the driver decides to refer to the instructions. After all, a new machine is an unknown and complex mechanism. When buying a car, the owner must initially master its primary features, properties and capabilities. Also, it will not be superfluous to figure out what the manufacturer recommends.

Car manufacturers, when indicating mileage values, are guided by the ideal operating environment. Which, unfortunately, is rare in real life. For good conditions, there are not enough quality roads, fuel at gas stations, as well as weather. Therefore, subtract at least another 10-20% from the pre-specified mileage, depending on the severity and severity of certain conditions. You should not idealize and hope for a vehicle, even with the most tested and durable motor. First of all, everything is in the power of the car owner himself. How you treat your vehicle is how it will serve you. If you want maximum performance from the engine and vehicles in general, then take care of it accordingly.