From 2002 to 2011, the company’s businesses assembled the 1.5-liter Chevrolet F15S3 engine, which was installed on well-known models from GM’s Korean division, including Aveo and Lanos. Under the hood of Chevrolet vehicles, this device is basically a Daewoo A15SMS engine.
The engines F14D3, F14D4, F16D3, F16D4, F18D3, and F18D4 are also part of the F series.
Specifications
| Production years | 2002-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 86 |
| Torque output, Nm | 130 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 76.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.75 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Chevrolet Aveo 2008) — city — highway — combined |
9.4 5.8 7.0 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Chevrolet Aveo T200 in 2002 – 2008;
- Chevrolet Aveo T250 in 2005 – 2011;
- Chevrolet Lanos T150 in 2002 – 2009.
Disadvantages of the F15S3 engine
This engine’s primary issues are related to different electrical malfunctions;
The wiring in the engine compartment or one of the sensors is typically the source of the malfunction;
Hydraulic lifters begin to knock from this unit because it dislikes inexpensive lubricant;
The timing belt typically bends when the valve breaks because it is made for roughly 60,000 kilometers;
Additionally, owners of vehicles with these motors frequently experience oil leaks.