The 2.0-liter Suzuki J20B gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2010 to 2014 and was installed only on a restyled version of the SX4 crossover for the US and Canadian markets.
Engines of the J-series: J18A, J20A, J20B, J23A, J24B.
Specifications
| Production years | 2010-2014 |
| Displacement, cc | 1995 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 150 – 152 |
| Torque output, Nm | 190 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90 |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | at the intake, VVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Suzuki SX4 2010) — city — highway — combined |
10.2 7.1 8.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Suzuki SX4 1 (GY) in 2010 – 2014.
Disadvantages of the Suzuki J20B engine
- The most famous problem of this engine is the oil burner due to the occurrence of rings;
- There were cases when a drop in the level of lubrication turned into a turning of the liners;
- The timing chain is not the highest resource, sometimes even less than 150 thousand km;
- Also, the owners complain about leaks from under the valve cover and pressure sensor;
- There are no hydraulic lifters and once every 90,000 km it is advisable to adjust the valve clearances.
