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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 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 manual gearbox with 5 gears.

With the same engine there is also Chevrolet Spark version with automatic gearbox (Chevrolet Spark 2015 1.4 ECOTEC AT) 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:	Manual gearbox (5 gears)	Drive type:	Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed:	no data	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	no data 8.1 (urban)
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.