Mitsubishi 4G63
Most of the problems with this motor are due to the use of low-quality oil.
Great Wall Hover engines
The Great Wall Hover SUV began to be produced at a plant in the Chinese city of Baoding in 2005.
The Chinese copied the body structure and chassis from the Isuzu Axiom model, the Hover had a frame, a front torsion bar suspension, and a continuous rear axle on springs. Transmission – four-wheel drive with a hard-wired front end and a reduction gear (the transfer case was initially controlled by a lever, but later it was replaced by buttons).
In 2010, a two-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 115–122 hp began to be installed on the car instead of a 2.4-liter one.
In 2010, the outdated 2.8-liter diesel engine was replaced by a new two-liter diesel engine of its own design, developing 150 hp. Only such a version could be equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission, and such machines had a plug-in all-wheel drive with a multi-plate clutch and no downshift.
In 2014, the SUV was restyled, its name was changed to Great Wall H3, and a modification appeared in the lineup with a two-liter gasoline turbo engine with a capacity of 150 or 180 hp and a six-speed manual transmission.
The Great Wall Hover was offered with 12 engines since 2005 (9 petrol, 3 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 2.8 liters, power output from 87 to 177 hp. 2 use a timing chain and 10 a timing belt. 5 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4G63 (about 400,000 km).
Great Wall Hover engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Hover H2 2005–2010 | |||||||
| Great Wall 4G64S4M | 2005–2010 | 2.4 L R4 | 128–130 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Great Wall GW2.8TC | 2006–2010 | 2.8 L R4 | 95 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Great Wall Hover H3 2009–2019 | |||||||
| Great Wall 4G63S4M | 2009–2016 | 2.0 L R4 | 116–122 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Great Wall 4G63S4T | 2014–2019 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–177 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~220,000 km |
| Great Wall Hover H5 2010–2017 | |||||||
| Great Wall GW4D20 | 2010–2017 | 2.0 L R4 | 140–150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Great Wall 4G69S4N | 2010–2017 | 2.4 L R4 | 136 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~320,000 km |
| Great Wall Hover H6 2011–present | |||||||
| Great Wall GW4D20B | 2011–2020 | 2.0 L R4 | 140 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.2 L | ~220,000 km |
| Great Wall 4G69S4N | 2011–2013 | 2.4 L R4 | 136 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~320,000 km |
| Great Wall GW4G15B | 2013–present | 1.5 L R4 | 143–150 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.3 L | ~200,000 km |
| Great Wall Hover M2 2011–2015 | |||||||
| Great Wall GW4G15 | 2011–2015 | 1.5 L R4 | 95–105 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Great Wall Hover M4 2012–2016 | |||||||
| Great Wall GW4G15 | 2012–2016 | 1.5 L R4 | 95–105 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Great Wall Hover engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G63 | 1981–present | 2.0 L R4 | 87–144 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G64 | 1985–present | 2.4 L R4 | 112–165 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G69 | 2003–present | 2.4 L R4 | 160–165 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~350,000 km |
Great Wall Hover engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Great Wall Hover?
Great Wall Hover H2 (2005–2010): Great Wall 4G64S4M and Great Wall GW2.8TC; Great Wall Hover H3 (2009–2019): Great Wall 4G63S4M and Great Wall 4G63S4T; Great Wall Hover H5 (2010–2017): Great Wall GW4D20 and Great Wall 4G69S4N; Great Wall Hover H6 (2011–present): Great Wall GW4D20B, Great Wall 4G69S4N and Great Wall GW4G15B; Great Wall Hover M2 (2011–2015): Great Wall GW4G15; Great Wall Hover M4 (2012–2016): Great Wall GW4G15.
Which Great Wall Hover engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Great Wall Hover engines are: Mitsubishi 4G63 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 4G69 — about 350,000 km; Mitsubishi 4G64 — about 330,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Great Wall Hover engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Great Wall 4G63S4M — 4.3 L (10W-40); Great Wall 4G63S4T — 4.3 L (10W-40); Great Wall 4G64S4M — 4.3 L (10W-40); Great Wall 4G69S4N — 4.3 L (10W-40); Great Wall GW2.8TC — 5.2 L (10W-40); Great Wall GW4D20 — 5.5 L (5W-40, 10W-40); Great Wall GW4D20B — 6.2 L (0W-30); Great Wall GW4G15 — 3.5 L (5W-30); Great Wall GW4G15B — 4.3 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G63 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G64 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G69 — 4.3 L (5W-30).
Does the Great Wall Hover have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Great Wall GW4G15 and Great Wall GW4G15B; timing belt: Great Wall 4G63S4M, Great Wall 4G63S4T, Great Wall 4G64S4M, Great Wall 4G69S4N, Great Wall GW2.8TC, Great Wall GW4D20, Great Wall GW4D20B, Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4G64 and Mitsubishi 4G69. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Great Wall Hover available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Great Wall GW2.8TC, Great Wall GW4D20 and Great Wall GW4D20B.
Engine details
Mitsubishi 4G64
All the main problems of this power unit are associated with poor or old lubrication.
Mitsubishi 4G69
As with all engines in this series, the main problem here is unreliable belts.
Great Wall 4G63S4M
This is a very reliable unit in design, but it is often let down by build quality.
Great Wall 4G64S4M
By design, the engine is reliable, it is let down by the build quality and components.
Great Wall GW2.8TC
The crankcase ventilation is the most troublesome, oil often presses through the dipstick.
Great Wall GW4G15
The most famous problem of engines of this family is oil consumption.
Great Wall 4G69S4N
The motor itself is very reliable, it is let down by the build quality and components.
Great Wall GW4D20
The most famous problem of this diesel engine is the breakdown of the cylinder head gasket due to overheating. The exact reason…
Great Wall GW4D20B
The main problem of this diesel engine is the frequent breakdown of the gasket due to overheating.
Great Wall 4G63S4T
The catalyst delivers the most problems to owners and many remove it.
Great Wall GW4G15B
The main problem of this turbo engine and all engines of the family is oil consumption.
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