Chevrolet B12S1
The most famous problem of this unit is the too narrow oil channel jet that supplies lubricant to the block head. It…
Chevrolet Aveo engines
Chevrolet Aveo is a small, subcompact car of the famous US automaker General Motors. The first car was released from the assembly line in 2002. Chevrolet Aveo is produced in three body modifications – sedan, and 3- and 5-door hatchback. The car is produced in two generations, with the latest version being manufactured at the Russian plant in Kaliningrad and GAZ. Only the T250 is currently being produced from the first generation machines.
The Chevrolet Aveo was offered with 8 engines between 2002 and 2020 (8 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.1 to 1.6 liters, power output from 72 to 124 hp. 2 use a timing chain and 6 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Chevrolet F14D3 (about 350,000 km).
Chevrolet Aveo engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Aveo T200 2002–2008 | |||||||
| Chevrolet F14D3 | 2002–2008 | 1.4 L R4 | 94 hp | petrol | belt | 3.75 L | ~350,000 km |
| Chevrolet F15S3 | 2002–2008 | 1.5 L R4 | 86 hp | petrol | belt | 3.75 L | ~320,000 km |
| Chevrolet B12S1 | 2004–2008 | 1.2 L R4 | 72 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Chevrolet Aveo T250 2007–2011 | |||||||
| Chevrolet B12D1 | 2007–2011 | 1.2 L R4 | 84 hp | petrol | chain | 3.75 L | ~300,000 km |
| Chevrolet F16D3 | 2008–2011 | 1.6 L R4 | 109 hp | petrol | belt | 3.75 L | ~350,000 km |
| Chevrolet F14D4 | 2008–2011 | 1.4 L R4 | 101 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Chevrolet Aveo T300 2011–2020 | |||||||
| Chevrolet F16D4 | 2011–2020 | 1.6 L R4 | 113–124 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Opel A12XER | 2011–2014 | 1.2 L R4 | 85 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~240,000 km |
Chevrolet Aveo engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Chevrolet Aveo?
Chevrolet Aveo T200 (2002–2008): Chevrolet F14D3, Chevrolet F15S3 and Chevrolet B12S1; Chevrolet Aveo T250 (2007–2011): Chevrolet B12D1, Chevrolet F16D3 and Chevrolet F14D4; Chevrolet Aveo T300 (2011–2020): Chevrolet F16D4 and Opel A12XER.
Which Chevrolet Aveo engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Chevrolet Aveo engines are: Chevrolet F14D3 — about 350,000 km; Chevrolet F14D4 — about 350,000 km; Chevrolet F16D3 — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Chevrolet Aveo engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Chevrolet B12D1 — 3.75 L (5W-30); Chevrolet B12S1 — 3.2 L (5W-30); Chevrolet F14D3 — 3.75 L (10W-30 / 5W-30); Chevrolet F14D4 — 4.5 L (10W-30 / 5W-30); Chevrolet F15S3 — 3.75 L (5W-30); Chevrolet F16D3 — 3.75 L (10W-30 / 5W-30); Chevrolet F16D4 — 4.5 L (5W-30); Opel A12XER — 4 L (5W-30).
Does the Chevrolet Aveo have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Chevrolet B12D1 and Opel A12XER; timing belt: Chevrolet B12S1, Chevrolet F14D3, Chevrolet F14D4, Chevrolet F15S3, Chevrolet F16D3 and Chevrolet F16D4. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Chevrolet Aveo available with a diesel engine?
No, all Chevrolet Aveo engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Chevrolet F14D3
The manufacturer incorrectly selected the gap in a pair of bushings and valves, which is why their plates very quickly become covered…
Chevrolet F15S3
The main problems of this engine are associated with various electrical failures.
Chevrolet F16D3
In the engines of this series, the manufacturer incorrectly selected the gaps in the sleeve-valve pair and therefore their plates quickly overgrow…
Chevrolet B12D1
This is a reliable engine and the most serious problem here is the jump of the timing chain due to its stretching…
Chevrolet F14D4
In the first years of production, phase regulators were installed that served no more than 30,000 km, then their resource increased, but…
Chevrolet F16D4
The most famous problem with this engine is the failure of the phase regulators. In the early years, they were often changed…
Opel A12XER
The main problem of the engine is the low resource of the timing chain, sometimes less than 100,000 km.
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