From 1994 to 2008, the company produced the 1.5-liter 16-valve Daewoo A15MF engine, which was fitted to several of the Korean company’s well-known models, including the Nexia and Espero. Only after 2002 did the power unit make its official debut in a few automotive markets.
The MF series also includes: G15MF.
Specifications
| Production years | 1994-2008 |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 85 – 90 |
| Torque output, Nm | 130 – 137 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 76.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 – 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 1/2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Daewoo Nexia 2005) — city — highway — combined |
8.9 6.5 7.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 125 |
The engine was installed on:
- Daewoo Nexia in 1994 – 2008;
- Daewoo Espero in 1995 – 1999.
Disadvantages of the Daewoo A15MF engine
The majority of this engine’s issues stem from inadequate maintenance;
Hydraulic lifters are rapidly impacted by low-quality oil or its infrequent replacement;
One sensor failure is the most frequent cause of engine failure.
Many experience leaks from beneath the valve cover gasket and oil pan; the timing belt resource is about 60,000 km long, and when it breaks, the valves bend 100%.