Chevrolet Spark 2015 1.4 ECOTEC

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Chevrolet Spark 2015 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Chevrolet Spark 2015 1.4 ECOTEC is being produced from January, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 98 horsepower on 6200 rpm - this is the most powerfull Chevrolet Spark 2015 version and torque 128 Nm (Newton metres) on 4400 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Chevrolet Spark 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Chevrolet Spark 2015 1.4 ECOTEC has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.

Chevrolet Spark 2015 1.4 ECOTEC fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.1 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Chevrolet Spark 2015 version, fuel consumption in city - 7.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 34 litres or 8.98 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 460 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 460 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Chevrolet Spark version with manual gearbox (Chevrolet Spark 2015 1.4 ECOTEC MT) available

Chevrolet Spark 2015 1.4 ECOTEC technical data

Model:	Chevrolet Spark 1.4 ECOTEC
Body style:	Hatchback
Production period:	2015. January
Engine:	1399 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	98 HP ON 6200 RPM	Torque:	128 NM ON 4400 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox	Drive type:	Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed:	no data	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.1 (combined) 7.8 (urban) 7.1 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity:	34 litres (9 gallons)
Car dimensions:	3.64m (length) 1.60m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter:	9.5 meters
Seats:	4 seats
Trunk capacity:	313 litres
Trunk max capacity:	771 litres (with rear seats folded down)

Chevrolet Spark 2015 1.4 ECOTEC engine LV7

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.

Engine displacement	1399 cm³
Number of cylinders	4
Bore (cylinder diameter)	74 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	81.3 mm
Compression ratio	10.6 : 1
Camshaft drive	Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.
Fuel system	Injection
Chevrolet Spark 2015 1.4 ECOTEC oil type	5W-30
Oil capacity	3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Power	98 HP ON 6200 RPM
Torque	128 NM ON 4400 RPM
Engine manufacturer	no data
Start of production (year)	2015
Duration of production	7 years
	Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2018 onwards.