Overview
The L-series is a compact inline-four engine created by Honda, introduced in 2001 with the Honda Fit. It has 1. 2 L , 1. 3 L and 1. 5 litres displacement variants, which utilize the names L12A, L13A and L15A. Depending on the region, these engines are sold throughout the world in the 5-door Honda Brio Fit/Jazz hatchback Honda Civic and the 4-door Fit Aria/City sedan. They can also be found in the Japanese-only Airwave wagon and Mobilio MPV.
Two different valvetrains are present on this engine series. The L12A, L13A and L15A use , or “intelligent Dual & Sequential Ignition”. i-DSI utilizes two spark plugs per cylinder which fire at different intervals during the combustion process to achieve a more complete burn of the gasoline. This process allows the engine to have more power while keeping fuel consumption low, thanks to the better gasoline utilization. Emissions are also reduced. The i-DSI engines have two to five valves per cylinder and a modest redline of only 6,000 rpm, but reach maximum torque at mid-range rpm, allowing for better performance without having to rev the engine at high speeds. The i-DSI is also known for not using Turbochargers in the performance category, as it uses a high compression, long stroke with a lightweight and compact engine....
engine brand: honda
production years: since 2011
engine lifespan: ~250 000
features: DOHC
power: 100 – 102
torque: 120 – 125
fuel system: injector
fuel type: petrol
euro standards: EURO 5/6
timing drive: chain
hydraulic lifters: no
phase regulator: i-VTEC
recommended engine oil: 5W-30
engine oil capacity: 3.6
displacement: 1318
compression ratio: 13.5
turbocharging: no
weight: 100
cylinder bore: 73
piston stroke: 78.7
cylinder block: aluminum R4
block head: aluminum 16v
According to our database, these cars use the engine l13b