The 1.8-liter 16-valve Geely JLY-4G18 or JL4G18-D engine has been produced since 2007 and is installed on many models of the concern, but is better known for the Emgrand EC7 sedan and X7 crossover. This power unit is essentially a clone of the famous Japanese Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine.
Toyota engine clones: JLC-4G15, JLY-4G15, JLC-4G18, JLY-4G18, JLD-4G20, JLD-4G24.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 1792 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 125 – 133 |
| Torque output, Nm | 162 – 172 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 91.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 – 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVT at the intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Geely Emgrand EC7 2015) — city — highway — combined |
9.9 6.2 7.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 117 |
The engine was installed on:
- Geely Emgrand EC7 1 (FE-1) in 2009 – 2016;
- Geely Emgrand 7 2 (FE-3) since 2014;
- Geely Emgrand X7 1 (NL-1) in 2011 – 2019;
- Geely Vision 1 (FC-1) in 2007 – 2013; Vision 2 (SC7) in 2009 – 2017.
Disadvantages of the Geely JLY-4G18 engine
- This is a reliable unit, but it is often let down by build quality and components;
- The main problems are related to sensor failures and air leakage due to cracks;
- Many owners had to replace the timing chain on runs of 100 – 150 thousand km;
- Closer to 200,000 km, oil scraper rings usually lie and an oil burner appears;
- Also, this motor is scolded for short-lived supports and the lack of hydraulic lifters.
