L15A initially did not differ much from L13A – the same layout, the same 8 spark plugs. Over time, an “upgrade” version with the iVTEC system appeared. The number of candles decreased to standard, but the candles themselves became iridium (improved spark, increased service life), and space for VTEC cams on the camshaft was also freed up – before that, the candles interfered. The new engine got 20 hp more than the 1.3-liter, and the total “herd” was 110. These motors have long occupied places under the hoods of Honda “up to Civic”. It is worth saying that various modifications of L-motors are produced to this day (2013) and so far they are not expected to replace them.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Ogawa plant |
| Also called | L15 |
| Production years | 2002 |
| Cylinder block alloy | aluminum |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Configuration | inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 89.4 |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73 |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 10.4 10.6 10.8 11.5 13.5 |
| Displacement, cc | 1496 |
| Power output, hp | 90/5500 100/6000 110/5800 114/6000 117/6600 120/6600 130/6600 152/6600 174/6000 205/5700 |
| Torque output, Nm / rpm | 131/2700 119/5000 143/4800 145/4800 145/4800 145/4800 155/4600 190/4600 220/1700-5500 260/2100-5000 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Euro standards | — |
| Weight, kg | 100 (L15A) |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda City) — city — highway — combined |
8.5 5.0 6.6 |
| Oil consumption, gr/1000 km | up to 500 |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.6 |
| Oil change interval, km | 10000 (better 5000) |
| Normal engine operating temperature, °C | — |
| Engine lifespan, km — official information — real |
— 300+ |
L15A Engine Repair Parts List
| Full name of the part | Part code |
| Valve cap inlet Honda color code “white” (12210-P45-G01) Elring (Inlet 5,5 x 11/13×10 /ACM PR color code “white”) | 130.560 |
| Oil scraper cap (exhaust. 5,5 x 11/13×10 HONDA /ACM. Black spring) | 130.860 |
| Valve stem seals (130.860+130.560) (set 16 things (130.860+130.560) Black spring = exhaust, White spring = inlet) | 084.300 |
| Basic liners Honda L13A/L15A/LDA (13328-PWA-004/3) Taiho | M468A STD |
| Connecting rod bushings Honda L13A/L15A/LDA (13281-PWA-004/3) Taiho | R468A STD |
| Semi-rings persistent Honda B16A Taiho (change to T468A) | T461A-STD |
| Semi-rings persistent Honda L13A/L15A/LDA (13331-PR3-004/3) Taiho (= T461A) | T468A-STD |
| Oil filter Ford/Honda h=87.0 d=66.0 Champion (change to COF102126S) | F126 /606 |
| Stop light 12V 21/5W W3x16Q, four pin (for Japanese) (Osram 7515, Philips 12066) Monark (12 V 21/5W W3x16q 7515) | 091 612 154 |
| Stop light 12V W5W 2,1×9,5D (Osram 2825, Philips 12961) Monark (12V 5W W2,1 x 9,5d) | 091 712 033 |
| Mini fuses set 6 things (5A-15A) Monark (FK1-MINI 6ST/PC) | 099 837 975 |
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