Between 2003 and 2007, the 2.0-liter General Motors LSJ compressor engine was assembled in the United States and fitted to charged versions of the Saturn Ion Red Line Edition and Chevrolet Cobalt SS. The Eaton M62 compressor, which was used in place of a turbine, set this motor apart from the LK9.
LSJ and L61 are part of GM Ecotec’s initial generation.
Specifications
| Production years | 2003-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 205 |
| Torque output, Nm | 271 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | compressor |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Eaton M62 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2005) — city — highway — combined |
10.7 7.8 9.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~220 000 |
| Weight, kg | 150 |
The engine was installed on:
- Chevrolet Cobalt 1 (GMX001) in 2004 – 2007;
- Saturn Ion 1 (GMX357) in 2003 – 2007.
Disadvantages of the GM LSJ engine
This unit’s jumping idle speeds are the main cause of complaints.
Sometimes the throttle and intake need to be cleaned every 10,000 kilometers.
Squeezing oil through the dipstick while rapidly accelerating from a stop comes in second.
The timing chain’s lowest resource is another one of this motor’s weaknesses.
Additionally, remember to change the compressor’s oil; otherwise, it won’t last very long.