The 2.2-liter 16-valve Daewoo T22SED engine was manufactured for the US market between 1997 and 2002, and it was only fitted to the American version of the popular Leganza model. This power unit is fundamentally a variant of the popular Opel X22XE engine.
SE-series: T18SED, X20SED, T22SED.
Specifications
| Production years | 1997-2002 |
| Displacement, cc | 2198 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 136 |
| Torque output, Nm | 202 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 94.6 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Daewoo Leganza 2000) — city — highway — combined |
13.5 7.5 9.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~340 000 |
| Weight, kg | 145 |
The engine was installed on:
- Daewoo Leganza in 1997 – 2002.
Disadvantages of the Daewoo T22SED engine
The primary drawback is the timing belt’s limited resource, which causes the valves to bend when it breaks;
An exhaust manifold that frequently bursts is the second most frequent engine failure.
When an electrician encounters issues on a regular basis, the camshaft position sensor or the crankshaft position sensor fail more frequently;
Contamination of the idle control, crankcase ventilation, or EGR valve is typically the cause of floating engine speeds;
The condition of hydraulic lifters is rapidly impacted by the use of inferior oil.