The 1.5-liter 16-valve Daewoo A15MF engine was produced by the company from 1994 to 2008 and was installed on a number of popular models of the Korean concern, such as Nexia and Espero. The power unit officially appeared in some automotive markets only after 2002.
The MF series also includes: G15MF.
Specifications
| Production years | 1994-2008 |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 85 – 90 |
| Torque output, Nm | 130 – 137 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 76.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 – 9.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.75 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 1/2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Daewoo Nexia 2005) — city — highway — combined |
8.9 6.5 7.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 125 |
The engine was installed on:
- Daewoo Nexia in 1994 – 2008;
- Daewoo Espero in 1995 – 1999.
Disadvantages of the Daewoo A15MF engine
- Most of the problems with this engine are due to its poor maintenance;
- Low-quality oil or its rare replacement quickly affects hydraulic lifters;
- The most common engine failure is the failure of one of the sensors;
- The timing belt resource is approximately 60,000 km, and when it breaks, the valves bend 100%;
- Many are faced with leaks from under the valve cover gasket and oil pan.
