The 1.8-liter Mazda L813 engine was produced by the company from 2002 to 2012 and was installed in two generations of the popular sixth model. The modification of this power unit for the Mazda 5 minivan had its own index L823.
The L-engine family also includes:
The engine was installed on:
- Mazda 6 I (GG) in 2002 – 2007;
- Mazda 6 II (GH) in 2007 – 2012.
Specifications
| Production years | 2002-2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 1798 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 120 |
| Torque output, Nm | 165 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83.1 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mazda 6 2008) — city — highway — combined |
9.6 5.3 6.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~280 000 |
| Weight, kg | 102 |
Disadvantages of the Mazda L813 engine
- The main complaints are related to floating turnover, which is difficult to get rid of.
- The firmware of the control unit helps, cleaning or modification of the throttle assembly.
- Weaknesses also include the thermostat, pump, alternator and right motor support.
- Often oil oozes from under the valve cover and goes straight into the spark plug wells.
- Since there are no hydraulic lifters, every 100,000 km it is necessary to adjust the valves.
