Engine Mazda LF17

The 2.0-liter Mazda LF17 engine was produced at the company’s enterprise from 2002 to 2013 and was installed on the most popular models of the third and sixth series. On the first generation Mazda 6, there is a modification of this unit with a different index LF18.

The L-engine family also includes:

The engine was installed on:

  • Mazda 3 BK in 2003 – 2008;
  • Mazda 3 BL in 2008 – 2013;
  • Mazda 6 I (GG) in 2002 – 2007;
  • Mazda 6 II (GH) in 2007 – 2012.

Specifications

Production years 2002-2013
Displacement, cc 1999
Fuel system distributed injection
Power output, hp 140 – 150
Torque output, Nm 180 – 190
Cylinder block aluminum R4
Block head aluminum 16v
Cylinder bore, mm 87.5
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 3 2005)
— city
— highway
— combined
9.7
5.3
6.9
Engine lifespan, km ~320 000
Weight, kg 105

Disadvantages of the Mazda LF17 engine

  • In the engines of the first years, the intake manifold flaps often stuck and even fell out;
  • Throttle or EGR contamination is the main cause of floating rpm;
  • The thermostat, pump and engine mounts do not have the highest resource here;
  • After 200-250 thousand km, an oil burner and timing chain stretch are very common;
  • There are no hydraulic lifters here, so you need to adjust the valves every 100,000 km.

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