Honda L13A
The engines of this line are considered reliable and have virtually no weak points.
Honda Fit/Jazz engines
The Honda Fit/Honda Jazz is a Japanese 5-door hatchback subcompact car manufactured by Honda Motor Co., Ltd since 2001. Since 2014, the 4th generation of the model has been produced, and in 2018 it is planned to carry out its restyling. The model is assembled in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Philippines, Brazil, Taiwan, Mexico. Fit is used for machines sold in Japan, America and China, while Jazz is used for Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.
The Honda Fit/Jazz was offered with 11 engines since 2001 (10 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 1.5 liters, power output from 78 to 205 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Honda L12B (about 300,000 km).
Honda Fit/Jazz engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Fit 1 (GD) 2001–2007 | |||||||
| Honda L15A | 2001–2007 | 1.5 L R4 | 90–120 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~275,000 km |
| Honda L13A | 2001–2007 | 1.3 L R4 | 85–99 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~275,000 km |
| Honda Jazz 1 (GD) 2002–2008 | |||||||
| Honda L15A | 2002–2008 | 1.5 L R4 | 90–120 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~275,000 km |
| Honda L13A | 2002–2008 | 1.3 L R4 | 85–99 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~275,000 km |
| Honda L12A | 2002–2008 | 1.2 L R4 | 78 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | |
| Honda Jazz 2 (GG) 2008–2015 | |||||||
| Honda L12B | 2008–2015 | 1.2 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda L13Z | 2008–2015 | 1.3 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda Fit 2 (GE) 2011–2013 | |||||||
| Honda LEA | 2011–2013 | 1.5 L R4 | 99–124 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda Fit 3 (GP) 2013–2020 | |||||||
| Honda L13B | 2013–2020 | 1.3 L R4 | 100–102 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Honda L15B | 2013–2020 | 1.5 L R4 | 132–205 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | chain | 3.7 L | ~275,000 km |
| Honda LEB | 2013–2020 | 1.5 L R4 | 132 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda Jazz 3 (GK) 2013–present | |||||||
| Honda L15Z | 2013–2019 | 1.5 L R4 | 115–121 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda LEB | 2014–2020 | 1.5 L R4 | 132 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda L13B | 2015–present | 1.3 L R4 | 100–102 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Honda L15B | 2015–2017 | 1.5 L R4 | 132–205 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | chain | 3.7 L | ~275,000 km |
| Honda N15A | 2015–2020 | 1.5 L | 100 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | ||
Honda Fit/Jazz engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Honda Fit/Jazz?
Honda Fit 1 (GD) (2001–2007): Honda L15A and Honda L13A; Honda Jazz 1 (GD) (2002–2008): Honda L15A, Honda L13A and Honda L12A; Honda Jazz 2 (GG) (2008–2015): Honda L12B and Honda L13Z; Honda Fit 2 (GE) (2011–2013): Honda LEA; Honda Fit 3 (GP) (2013–2020): Honda L13B, Honda L15B and Honda LEB; Honda Jazz 3 (GK) (2013–present): Honda L15Z, Honda LEB, Honda L13B, Honda L15B and Honda N15A.
Which Honda Fit/Jazz engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Honda Fit/Jazz engines are: Honda L12B — about 300,000 km; Honda L13Z — about 300,000 km; Honda L15Z — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Honda Fit/Jazz engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda L12A — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda L12B — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda L13A — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda L13B — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda L13Z — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda L15A — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda L15B — 3.7 L (5W-30); Honda L15Z — 3.6 L (0W-20); Honda LEA — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda LEB — 3.6 L (5W-20).
Does the Honda Fit/Jazz have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Honda L12A, Honda L12B, Honda L13A, Honda L13B, Honda L13Z, Honda L15A, Honda L15B, Honda L15Z, Honda LEA, Honda LEB and Honda N15A.
Was the Honda Fit/Jazz available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Honda N15A.
Engine details
Honda L15A
The power units of this series are considered very reliable and have no weaknesses.
Honda L12A
A reliable engine with a service life of about 300,000 km that troubles owners only with minor issues.
Honda L12B
Overall the engine is reliable and usually runs 300,000 km without serious repairs.
Honda L13Z
A reliable engine with a service life of about 300,000 km that troubles owners only with minor issues.
Honda LEA
A very reliable engine: 300,000 km without major repairs is not unusual.
Honda L13B
The engine has been produced not so long ago and has not yet managed to show its bad side.
Honda L15B
These motors are still little produced and characteristic malfunctions have not yet been identified.
Honda L15Z
There are no hydraulic lifters, so valve clearances need periodic adjustment.
Honda LEB
There is little information about failures so far; forums mostly discuss minor noises and vibrations.
Honda N15A
Frequent short trips quickly coke the EGR valve and the intake tract.
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