From 1998 to 2003, the 1.5-liter Mazda ZL-VE gasoline engine was manufactured in Japan and was exclusively fitted to the Familia, a local variant of the 323 models. The S-VT phase regulator on the intake shaft set this motor apart from the comparable ZL-DE.
The Z-engine family also includes:
- 1.3 L – ZJ‑VE;
- 1.5 L – Z5‑DE, ZL‑DE, ZL‑VE, ZY‑VE;
- 1.6 L – Z6, ZM‑DE.
The engine was installed on:
- Mazda Familia BJ in 1998 – 2003.
Specifications
| Production years | 1998-2003 |
| Displacement, cc | 1489 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 130 |
| Torque output, Nm | 141 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 78 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78.4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.4 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | S-VT, intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mazda Familia 2001) — city — highway — combined |
8.3 5.5 6.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~290 000 |
| Weight, kg | 129.7 |
Disadvantages of the Mazda ZL-VE engine
The only thing this straightforward and dependable engine fears is premature maintenance;
You will also need to pay for ignition coils if you put off replacing your candles for an extended period of time.
The timing belt must be replaced every 60,000 kilometers in accordance with the regulations, but the valve does not bend when it breaks;
This area lacks hydraulic lifters, and valve adjustment is necessary every 100,000 kilometers;
Wear on the valve stem seals causes an oil burner at high mileage.