Since 2012, the 1.5-liter Chevrolet B15D2 or L2C engine has been manufactured at the Korean facility and is fitted on several of the company’s low-cost models, including Cobalt and Spin. Many automobile owners are also familiar with him because of the Daewoo Gentra sedan.
The engines in the B series are B10S1, B10D1, B12S1, B12D1, B12D2, and B15D2.
The engine was installed on:
- Chevrolet Cobalt T250 in 2013 – 2015;
- Chevrolet Sail in 2014 – …;
- Chevrolet Spin in 2012 – …;
- Ravon Gentra in 2016 – …;
- Ravon Nexia in 2016 – …;
- Daewoo Gentra in 2013 – 2016.
Specifications
| Start of production | 2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 1485 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 106 |
| Torque output, Nm | 141 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 74.7 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84.7 |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Features | VGIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.75 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Chevrolet Cobalt 2014) — city — highway — combined |
8.4 5.3 6.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | – |
Disadvantages of the B15D2 engine
Thus far, this engine has proven to be very dependable and has no flaws.
The engine speed may float at idle due to throttle valve contamination;
The only issue with the engine is the need for frequent valve adjustments; the forums complain about leaks from the valve cover and front crankshaft oil seal.