Produced in China since 2009, the 1.5-liter Geely JLY-4G15 or JL4G15D engine powers the Emgrand 7 or Emgrand EC7 sedans, which are highly sought-after in certain markets. The renowned Toyota ZZ-series gasoline engines serve as the foundation for this power unit.
JLC-4G15, JLY-4G15, JLC-4G18, JLY-4G18, JLD-4G20, and JLD-4G24 are Toyota engine clones.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2009 |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 98 – 106 |
| Torque output, Nm | 126 – 140 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 77.8 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78.8 |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 – 10.3 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVT at the intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Geely Emgrand EC7 2015) — city — highway — combined |
8.4 6.1 7.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 110 |
The engine was installed on:
- Geely Emgrand EC7 1 (FE-1) in 2009 – 2016;
- Geely Emgrand 7 2 (FE-3) since 2014.
Disadvantages of the Geely JLY-4G15 engine
Although this engine is incredibly dependable, the quality of its parts frequently falls short;
It worries about insignificant things like sensor malfunctions and air leaks from intake cracks; the timing chain’s durability is the same, though it occasionally needs to be replaced after 100,000 kilometers;
After 200,000 kilometers, oil scraper rings cause lubricant consumption;
The absence of hydraulic lifters and flimsy engine mounts are other issues raised by owners.