ENGINE FEATURES [L8, LF]

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On-board diagnostic

To meet the EOBD regulations | • Diagnostic test modes adopted
Improved serviceability | • DTCs adopted • KOEO/KOER self test function adopted • PID/DATA monitor function adopted • Simulation test function adopted

Mechanical

Improved power performance | • Variable valve timing mechanism adopted (LF)
Reduced weight | • Aluminum alloy cylinder head and cylinder block adopted • Aluminium alloy cylinder block adopted
Reduced engine noise and vibration | • Silent timing chain adopted • Crankshaft pulley with torsional damper adopted • Deep skirt-type cylinder block adopted, composed of an integrated main bearing cap together with a ladder frame structure
Improved serviceability | • Drive belt auto tensioner adopted • Timing chain adopted • Engine front cover with service holes adopted • Serpentine type drive belt adopted

Lubrication

Reduced noise | • Aluminum alloy oil pan adopted
Reduced weight | • Plastic oil strainer adopted
Improved lubricity | • Trochoid gear type oil pump adopted • Oil jet valves adopted • Water-cooled type oil cooler adopted (If equipped)

Cooling System

Improved reliability | • Degassing type coolant reserve tank adopted
Reduced weight | • Cross-flow type radiator with aluminum core and plastic tank adopted • Stainless steel thermostat with plastic thermostat cover adopted
Miniaturization | • Built-in type water pump adopted
Reduced engine noise and vibration | • Electric cooling fan adopted
Improved serviceability | • Longer-life engine coolant (type FL22) adopted

Intake-Air System

Improved engine torque | • Variable intake air system adopted
Improved emission gas purification | • Variable tumble system adopted

Fuel System

Improved serviceability | • Nylon tubes adopted for fuel hoses in the engine compartment and around the fuel tank, and quick release connectors adopted for joints
Reduction of evaporative gas | • Returnees fuel system adopted

Emission System

Improved exhaust gas purification | • EGR system adopted • TWC system adopted

Charging System

Improved reliability | • Battery duct adopted
Miniaturization | • Non-regulator type generator with built-in power transistor adopted
Reduced operation noise | • Generator with two delta connection type stator coils adopted

Ignition System

Improved reliability | • Independent ignition control system with distributorless ignition coils adopted
Improved durability | • Spark plugs with an iridium alloy center electrode and platinum tip ground electrode adopted

Starting System

Improved startability | • Reduction type starter adopted

Control System

Improved driveability | • Drive-by-wire control adopted • Variable intake air control adopted • Variable valve timing control adopted (LF)
Improved exhaust emission performance | • Variable tumble control adopted • Wide-range air/fuel ratio sensor has been adopted for the A/F sensor • EGR control adopted
Wiring harness simplification | • CAN adopted