FF2 1.6 100 liters is a great car. The most problematic areas of the Ford Focus

06.09.2016

Ford Focus 2 was one of the best-selling golf cars between 2005 and 2008. It was expected from the second generation Focus that it would be sold in the same quantities as the first generation, and today we can safely say that the developers were right and the car became very popular among car enthusiasts and fully met their expectations. Ford Focus 2 is available in three body types - sedan, three and five-door hatchback and station wagon. Mainly on secondary market There are cars of Spanish, German and Russian assembly.

Ford Focus 2 began production in 2005, and almost after the start of sales, the car became one of the leaders in sales due to its reasonable price, high-quality assembly and large selection complete sets. In 2008, the manufacturer carried out a restyling, after which the car acquired a more charismatic and modern design. On the secondary market, the second generation Focus can be found in various configurations from basic " Ambiente» to top « Titanium", in total, buyers were offered five configurations to choose from.

Disadvantages of components and assemblies of Ford Focus 2.

Four were installed on Ford Focus 2 gasoline engines volume 1.4 (80 hp), 1.6 (100 hp), 1.8 (125 hp) and 2.0 (145 hp), as well as diesel versions 1.6 (90 and 109 hp), 1.8 (115 hp) and 2.0 (136 hp). The 1.4 power unit is quite rare and only on cars in basic configuration, most of the cars with such an engine today have practically exhausted their service life, since such cars were mainly bought for taxi fleets. The 1.8 engine can present a lot of negative emotions, the main problem lies in the throttle valve and control unit, because of this the engine may stall and not start the first time, and the idle speed constantly fluctuates. Under treatment this problem installing firmware from two liter engine . Also, when choosing a car with a 1.8 engine, you need to make sure that it is dry, since it often breaks through the valve cover and cylinder head gaskets.

All engines except 1.4 could be equipped with an automatic transmission or manual gearbox; with the 1.4 engine only manual box transmission All Ford Focus 2 engines are paired with manual transmission provide a good dynamic ride; such words, unfortunately, cannot be said about the automatic transmission, since it works quite slowly. Engines and transmissions have a considerable service life and are considered one of the main advantages of the second generation Focus; even cars with a mileage of more than 150,000 km do not cause any particular complaints in this regard.

A manual transmission can present an unpleasant surprise in the form of difficult reverse gear shifting, which is accompanied by a crunching sound. This problem is explained by the lack of synchronizers, so after constant mishandling reverse gear starts to fly out. It is this drawback that you should pay attention to when choosing a used Ford Focus 2.

During operation of Ford Focus 2 with gasoline engine you need to be prepared for high fuel costs. So, for example, a 1.6-liter engine paired with a manual transmission in the city consumes 10 - 11 liters per hundred, and in a two-liter engine with active driving, the consumption can be up to 15 liters per hundred kilometers. Diesel engines demonstrate ease of operation, excellent torque and moderate fuel consumption ( 6 – 8 liters per 100 km), however it must be remembered that diesel engine sensitive to the quality of diesel fuel.

Ford Focus 2 suspension.

If we talk about the Ford Focus 2 suspension, then first we need to mention that its design is quite unusual, like for a golf car of that time, it has a MacPherson strut in front and a multi-link in the rear. This arrangement gives the car excellent handling and a good ride.

Front suspension parts life:

• The original stabilizer struts and bushings have a service life of 50 – 70 thousand km.
• Silent blocks can last 90 – 100 thousand km.
• Support bearings run up to 90,000 kilometers.
• Ball joints 100 – 120 thousand km.
• Wheel bearings will last no more than 100,000 km.
• Shock absorbers 120 – 150 thousand km.

Rear suspension if you drive in big city on a good road and occasionally drive off country road, will last up to 100 thousand km, and if it’s bad, then the service life will be no more than 70,000 km. And if rear suspension required repairs, it’s better to do it major renovation, if you don’t want to visit a service station once a week.

Salon.

The interior of the Ford Focus 2 is aesthetic and laconic, and a driver of average height will be able to sit quite comfortably, however, there are many reviews from tall owners (185 cm and above) that there will not be enough legroom, and there will also be little space for a passenger sitting behind the driver. On forums, owners in their reviews claim that in the Ford Focus cabin there are 2 assembled Russian plant Over time, many crickets settle in, and cars brought from Spain or Germany do not have such a disadvantage. But as domestic operating experience has shown, cars assembled in the European Union actually have higher quality interior trim materials, but over time they also appear extraneous sounds and the older the car, the more sounds there are.

Result:

Ford Focus 2 has no a large number of shortcomings, and in terms of value-to-quality ratio, the car remains the most attractive in its class. Most likely this is why this car quite in demand on the secondary market to this day. When choosing a Ford Focus 2 with mileage, you need to be extremely careful, since cars of this brand are used in taxis and rentals, and there they are used mercilessly.

Advantages:

• Reliability of engines and transmission.
• Controllability.
• Wine-loving and comfortable suspension.
• Spacious interior.
• Not expensive to maintain.
• There are a large number of non-original spare parts on the market.

Flaws:

• Weak paintwork.
• High fuel consumption of gasoline engines.
• Noisy salon.
• Small trunk.

If you are or were the owner of this car brand, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weak sides auto. Perhaps your review will help others correctly .

Ford Focus 2 engine 1.6 100 hp from the Duratec series (or according to another Zetec-SE specification) has a twin brother, but with a volume of 1.4 liters. Structurally, Duratec 1.6 and Duratec 1.4 are almost identical, so this article will also be of interest to owners of the 1.4 liter engine. The only difference is the size and stroke of the piston, different connecting rods and crankshaft. And so these are gasoline atmospheric 16 valve motors with an aluminum cylinder block and a timing belt. Focuses produced in Russia were equipped with a Duratec 16V Sigma (Zetec-S) 1.6 liter engine. 100 hp. The power unit turned out to be the most popular in Ford Focus 2.

Engine design Ford Focus 2 1.6

Engine Focus 2 1.6 liters power 100 Horse power - gasoline, four-stroke, four-cylinder, in-line, sixteen-valve, with two camshafts. The location in the engine compartment is transverse. The operating order of the cylinders is: 1–3–4–2, counting from the auxiliary drive pulley.

Supply system- phased distributed injection fuel (Euro-4 toxicity standards). The engine, gearbox and clutch form power unit- a single block mounted in the engine compartment on three elastic rubber-metal supports. The right support is attached to a bracket located on the right wall of the cylinder block, and the left and rear ones are attached to the gearbox housings.

Block Ford cylinders Focus 2 Duratec 1.6 cast from aluminum alloy using the Open-Deck method with free-standing (in the upper part of the block) “wet” type sleeves. There are supports located at the bottom of the cylinder block crankshaft- five beds of the main shaft bearings with a plate (removable cover) common to all beds, which is attached to the block with ten bolts. The main bearings of the crankshaft are processed together with the plate.

Engine crankshaft- made of high-strength cast iron, with five main and four connecting rod journals. The shaft is equipped with eight counterweights, made along the continuation of its “cheeks”. Counterweights are designed to balance the forces and moments of inertia that arise during the movement of the crank mechanism during engine operation. The crankshaft main and connecting rod bearing shells are steel, thin-walled, with anti-friction coating.

The main and connecting rod journals of the crankshaft connect channels drilled in the shaft body, which serve not only for supplying motor oil from indigenous to connecting rod bearings, but also for centrifugal purification of oil from solid particles and deposits during shaft rotation. At the front end (toe) of the crankshaft are installed: a timing gear drive gear pulley and an auxiliary drive pulley.

Ford Focus 2 1.6 engine cylinder head

cylinder head Focus 2 1.6 made of aluminum alloy. The valves in the cylinder head are arranged in two rows, V-shaped, two inlet and two exhaust valve for each cylinder. The valves are steel, exhaust valves with a plate made of heat-resistant steel and a welded bevel. Plate diameter intake valve more than graduation. Valve seats and guides are pressed into the cylinder head. Placed on top of the valve guides valve stem seals made from oil-resistant rubber. The valve closes under the action of a spring. Its lower end rests on the washer, and its upper end rests on a plate held by two crackers. The crackers folded together have the shape of a truncated cone, and on their inner surface there are beads that fit into the grooves on the valve stem.

Engine oil pump Ford Focus 2 1.6

Engine lubrication Duratek 1.6 combined. Under pressure, oil is supplied to the main and connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft, the support-cushion pairs camshaft" The pressure in the system is created by an oil pump with internal gears and a pressure reducing valve. Oil pump attached to the cylinder block on the right. The pump drive gear is mounted on the flats of the crankshaft nose. The pump takes oil from the oil pan through the oil receiver and through oil filter supplies it to the main line of the cylinder block, from which it extends oil channels to the main bearings of the crankshaft and oil supply channels to the camshaft bearings of the cylinder head.

Timing drive for Ford Focus 2 1.6 engine

The camshafts are driven by a toothed belt from the crankshaft pulley. Automatic stretching device provides the required belt tension during operation. A feature of the gas distribution mechanism drive is that toothed pulleys crankshafts and camshafts are not fixed to the shafts using keys or pins, but only due to the friction forces that arise on the end surfaces of the pulleys and shafts when the pulley mounting bolts are tightened. Timing drive diagram Ford Focus 2 1.6 in the photo a little higher. On this engine when the timing belt breaks, the valve bends, so it’s better not to delay replacement. According to the regulations, replacing the timing belt on a Focus 2 1.6 16 valves is carried out once every 100,000 kilometers.

Engine specifications Ford Focus 2 1.6 100 hp

• Working volume – 1595 cm3
• Number of cylinders – 4
• Number of valves – 16
• Cylinder diameter – 79.0 mm
• Piston stroke – 81.4 mm
• Timing drive - belt
• Power hp (kW) – 100 (74) at 6000 rpm. per minute
• Torque – 145 Nm at 4000 rpm. per minute
• Maximum speed – 180 km/h
• Acceleration to the first hundred – 11.9 seconds
• Fuel type – gasoline AI-95
• Compression ratio – 11
• Fuel consumption in mixed cycle– 9.4 liters

When changing oil with filter, 4.25 liters are required.

The lifespan of a car engine is one of the most important characteristics, which you should first pay attention to when choosing a car. It is this indicator that directly determines how long the car owner can drive carefree and calmly. vehicle.

There is one direct relationship - the more , the longer car will serve its owner, while saving a considerable part of time and budget. And this is exactly what many car owners want. What is the engine life of a Ford Focus?

The engine life of a Ford Focus 2 car is determined by the condition of the main components and parts of the “heart” of the car. During operation of the power unit, all its components are subject to mechanical impact, which ultimately leads to complete wear and tear. Therefore, when the safety margin is exhausted, the vehicle owner begins to notice some deviations in the operation of the car.

These deviations are characterized by the appearance of third-party sounds during active work engine, oil is also noted. But this does not mean that the unit is completely obsolete and its further operation is impossible. The owner of a Ford Focus 2 has two solutions in this situation:

• Carry out a major overhaul of the power unit;
• Install a used engine with low mileage.

It is also worth noting that it is in principle impossible to unequivocally answer the question: “What is the engine life of the second generation Ford Focus?” The real picture regarding this characteristic emerges if we analyze the performance of car owners. For Ford Focus 2 there are six options available various types motor. However, the manufacturer does not provide official data regarding their life expectancy.

Majority Ford owners Focus 2 with a 1.6 and 1.8 liter engine note that their car needed to travel about 350-400 thousand km in order to exhaust its engine life. But this is an average. There are also more impressive figures - 500 thousand kilometers or more. The lifespan of the power unit is influenced by many factors:

• Driving style;
• Regular maintenance (replacement of filters, oil);
• Quality of fuel supplied.

It is known that diesel engines The second generation Ford Focus is too sensitive to the quality of the fuel supplied. Therefore, if you refuel your car with a diesel engine of dubious quality, you will not be surprised if the “heart” of the car exhausts its resource after 200-250 thousand km.

The 1.6-liter engine on the third Focus, as it is also called Duratec Ti-VCT, is a fairly popular and sought-after power unit. This motor has two versions - 105 and 125 hp. Both engines do not have fundamental differences; the difference in power was achieved by using different camshafts with distinctive valve timing. The gas distribution mechanism drive, as a rule, is changed after 60-80 thousand kilometers.

The manufacturer recommends refilling Ford engine Focus 3 with high-quality AI-95 fuel. Most suitable oil– 5W30. With the right and timely service official manufacturer assures that the engine will last at least 250 thousand kilometers. Real information from car owners suggests that the resource of the 1.6 engine in the Ford Focus 3 exhausts itself at around 350 thousand km or more.

The most problematic

Ford seats Focus

Based on the results of 11 months of this of the year Focus took 6th place in the ranking of bestsellers in the domestic car market. This model is also in demand on the secondary market, but here the car must be chosen wisely. We found out what problem areas When buying a used Focus, you need to pay attention first of all

text: Ivan Sokolov / 12/22/2013

Yes, there are even more second “Focuses” on our roads than products domestic auto industry. And let skeptics like to reproach this Ford for its lack of individuality - they say, it is a typical transport of office plankton. But this machine became popular for a reason! Well, whoever wants something “more lively” can always pay attention to the Mazda 3 - technically the same car, but in a different wrapper. Today we will find out whether it is fair to believe so.

Suspension

That’s right, the cars are structurally very similar - this is due to the universal C1 platform, which was used in a number of models: Volvo S40, Ford Focus C-Max, Mazda 5... This, by the way, applies to both the first and second generation three-ruble cars. Mazda, the difference between which comes down to different settings of shock absorbers, stabilizers, springs and silent blocks. Thus, the second generation of Mazda has slightly lost what it was so loved for: its former sharpness and liveliness. On the other hand, even the second three-ruble car is still a little more exciting to drive than the second Focus. But if you suddenly decide to “transfer” the Ford suspension to a Mazda, nothing good will come of it: the differences, although minimal, are still present. This mainly concerns the front part: Mazda has a slightly different subframe and lower control arms.

Both the Focus and the Mazda 3 have approximately the same lifespan of all chassis elements. And it’s clear that you can never predict exactly how long the suspension will last - this is influenced by a huge number of factors. But the general trend is known: both the front and rear suspensions are normal conditions quite tenacious: their average resource reaches 80 thousand km (provided that they are installed original spare parts). When this period is reached, all silent suspension blocks, which are replaced as an assembly with levers, are usually subject to replacement. There are options for replacing individually with a “non-original” one, but, as practice shows, this measure does not last long. Please note, even if you are buying relatively old car(5–6 years) with low mileage, even if perfect condition, don’t count on the same service life: after a few years, rubber bushings lose their properties and can break by 25–30 thousand km.

The front shock absorbers are also sensitive to operating conditions: in conditions bad roads these elements can fail both at 60 thousand km and at 120, if the movement was carried out according to flat routes. Together with the front shock absorbers, they are “covered” support bearings, so it's better to change them together. By this time, the front ones usually wear out too. wheel bearings, which come assembled with the hub. The rear ones last almost twice as long.

Another feature: ball joints They turned out to be very durable on our roads - on average, their service life should exceed 150 thousand. If on a Mazda they have to be changed together with the levers, then on a Ford they can be changed separately - to do this you need to cut off the factory rivets and install the part on the bolts. By the way, when repairing the chassis of a Focus, you can hardly do without an angle grinder: everything threaded connections they “stick” a lot. Oddly enough, Mazdas are practically free of this problem: obviously, the problem is in other components.

There are no particular problems with the brakes either. But if the rear brake discs can withstand about 100 thousand km, then the front ones give up earlier - already at 60. Brake pads On average, there are about 30 thousand, and in a metropolitan area even less.

Engines

The Russian Focus was sold with five engine options, which can be divided into two groups: with a timing belt drive of 1.4 and 1.6 liters and 1.8 and 2 liter “chain” ones. The most reliable and easy to maintain are 1.4‑ and 1.6‑liter engines (80 and 100 hp), which differ little in design from each other. All that is required to service them is to change the timing belt with rollers every 80–90 thousand km and the spark plugs every 30 thousand. It’s better not to delay replacing spark plugs - there are frequent cases of them turning sour, especially on 1.6‑liter engines. When unscrewing, the spark plug may break off, which threatens repair or replacement of the cylinder head. There is another 1.6‑liter Ti-VCT engine (115 hp) in the model range. This unit is also equipped with a belt drive, but differs from its counterparts in the presence of a mechanism for changing valve timing. The couplings of this mechanism are not famous for their reliability, especially in the first versions, so in mandatory you need to stock up on them for the second timing belt replacement (at 160–180 thousand km).

A little more trouble can deliver more powerful Duratec 1.8 and 2.0 (125 and 145 hp). This is especially true for the 1.8 engine: unfinished ECU firmware can cause problems. The symptoms are simple: unstable operation idle speed, lack of traction and starting the second or third time. Also, on these engines, after a mileage of 100 thousand km, the generator may fail - often these problems arise after washing the engine. After increasing by the factory service mileage Before 20 thousand km, another problem emerged: the engines gradually began to “eat up” the oil, and in considerable doses - sometimes the owners had to add a liter a week. During such runs, especially in traffic jams, the oil loses its properties, which leads to a decrease in efficiency oil scraper rings and their "occupancy". Prevention - reducing oil change intervals to 10 thousand km. The same problems may affect the owner of a Mazda: the 2-liter unit is almost identical to Ford’s. But the 1.6‑liter engine is already different. The 105-horsepower unit requires almost no service intervention: it is also installed chain drive A timing belt, which under normal conditions can last up to 300 thousand km.

Another important nuance of Ford engines: they do not have a separate fuel filter. IN in this case it is built into the fuel pump, which can be accessed by removing the gas tank. Subject to use quality fuel it will last at least 150 thousand km.

Transmission

In general, the transmission on Focuses and Mazdas is quite reliable. Regarding the “mechanics”, the main complaints are made against Fords with 1.8-liter engines: in rare cases, due to aggressive driving, the pinion axis in the differential fails. In order to avoid large investments in a complete overhaul of the box, at the first incomprehensible noise coming from “somewhere below” you need to contact service. There are no complaints at all about the automatic transmission: the time-tested 4-speed automatic transmission, although not particularly fast, pleases with enviable reliability. In both boxes, experts recommend changing the oil at 50–60 thousand km, despite the manufacturer’s instructions. On 2-liter Focuses with automatic transmission there is another problem: for some reason, it is in such an aggregate tandem that the internal CV joints quickly wear out with an average mileage of 100 thousand km, although on other versions the service life of both external and internal CV joints exceeds 200 thousand.

Steering

The steering racks of Ford and Mazda are different (different fastenings and characteristics), but in both cases they are problem-free. Under the condition of trouble-free driving, an oil leak should not appear before 200 thousand km, and steering tips can easily survive up to 100, or even 150 thousand. “Chain” engines have electric hydraulic boosters, which rarely bother you with anything. But the simpler 1.4‑ and 1.6‑liter versions have classic power steering units, which can be capricious: this happens mainly with the onset of spring. It's all about the condensate accumulated in the system, which causes them to freeze. bypass valves: in this case, when turning the steering wheel, oil pipes may leak. To avoid this, you need to wait until engine compartment warms up a little, the steering wheel begins to rotate freely, and only then sets off. It will also not be superfluous to change the oil in the system (every 50 thousand km).

Body and interior

Ford and Mazda bodies withstand our winters very well. Although it can’t do without “sores”: the Ford’s paintwork quickly becomes cloudy, and the paint in characteristic places (bumper, hood, arches, sills) may begin to peel off after a few years. But this usually does not cause corrosion - the body is well galvanized. On Mazda the situation is similar, except that the metal itself is softer. The situation is similar interior decoration: both the Focus and the Mazda 3, even with significant mileage, retain their “sales appearance,” so even a car with 350,000 miles can look quite decent, so you need to remain vigilant when purchasing.

conclusions

With the advent of the third generation, Focus became less budgetary and structurally more complex. And in this case, “Focus 2” is the golden mean: almost all the diseases of the first model have been eliminated, and the power units have not yet become as technologically complex as those of the third model, which is only a plus for a “used” car.

For these reasons, the second "Focus" and "Mazda 3" are among best offers in the Golf class on the secondary market: quite reliable engines and transmissions, damage-resistant interior trim, and due to the abundance of cars on the market, the likelihood of choosing a “live” option increases. Plus, service is quite affordable, and few competitors can boast of such an abundance of spare parts (both OEM and non-original). The question of choosing a used model ultimately comes down to price: the more common Ford is much more affordable.

The hood lock drive usually breaks down after an accident. Photo: Ford and Mazda

Disk rear brakes were placed on most “Focuses”. Photo: Ford and Mazda

The rear multi-link has proven itself well on our roads. Photo: Ford and Mazda

IN rear control arms The front silent blocks are the first to be delivered. Photo: Ford and Mazda

The front suspension must last at least 80 thousand km. Photo: Ford and Mazda

The external hydraulic support wears out twice as fast as the two conventional ones. Photo: Ford and Mazda

Mazda 3, like the Focus, is built on the global C1 platform, although some suspension elements are not interchangeable

The 4-speed automatic transmission, although outdated, turned out to be even more reliable than the manual transmission. Photo: Ford and Mazda

Ford Focus is a typical representative of small city cars of the C class. It is created on the basis of the C1 platform from Ford, which was also used to create the Mazda 3, Volvo S40, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga. Ford Focus competes with Mitsubishi Lancer, Opel Astra, Toyota Corolla, Skoda Octavia, Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Renault Megane, VW Golf, Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza.

Ford Focus was equipped various models engines, including both gasoline and diesel engines. The lineup significant from 1.4, 1.6 ecoboost engines to 2.5 turbo engines with 300 hp. under RS ​​version. Let's consider the degree of reliability, service life, operating rules of such engines. This article is a review of the engines that were installed on the first generation Ford cars Focus.

DURATEC 16V SIGMA (ZETEC-SE)

The Ford 1.4 Duratec 16V 80 hp engine was installed, for the most part, on small cars like Fiesta and Fusion. However, the engine was frankly weak even in these small cars, not to mention larger models. Taking into account the small displacement, the engine has a good practical service life. The timing drive uses a belt, and it is necessary to promptly replace the rollers and belt.

The disadvantages include the inelasticity of the engine and low power.

If the engine is operated carefully and carefully, it will serve its owner reliably. The engine is also characterized by good efficiency. As for engine shortcomings, the most common are the following.

Sometimes the thermostat may jam, which may result in engine overheating, or, on the contrary, problems with warming up to operating temperature. The engine may knock. There are no hydraulic compensators, so periodic adjustment of the valves is required. Sometimes there are problems with the right engine mount, which can result in vibrations. Occasionally situations arise with the engine tripping, but overall the engine is quite decent.

DURATEC 16V SIGMA ENGINE

Ford Focus Duratec 1.6 liter engine. was released in 1998, since 2004 it was renamed, and instead of Zetec they began to call Duratec. The torque increased and became 150 Nm, at the same time the engine was strangled under environmental standard Euro-4.

Owners note high reliability and unpretentiousness of the engine. Therefore, the main disadvantage can only be called low power. Timely replacement of the rollers and timing belt is required to avoid problems.

In rare cases, engine tripping, vibration, knocking and overheating are noted.

Otherwise the engine is quite good and reliable. There is a variation of the engine on the market, with a Ti-VCT 1.6 liter variable valve timing system.

DURATEC TI-VCT 16V SIGMA ENGINE

Power unit 1.6 duratec ti vct as opposed to 1.6 100 hp. It has a variable valve timing system, an intake manifold, and grooves on the pistons. Zetec SE has been produced since 1995; Yamaha engineers took part in the development of the engine. The engine has a good practical resource.

The timing drive uses a belt that requires timely replacement. In addition, sometimes they complain about the timing clutch. There are no hydraulic compensators; for this reason, periodic adjustment of the valves is necessary. The engine may knock and make noise. In some cases, engine overheating is noted. Otherwise the engine is quite reliable.

DURATEC-HE/MZR L8 ENGINE

Ford Duratec HE 1.8 liter engine. 125 hp, also known as the Mazda MZR L8, is a development of the ideas of the Mazda F series engines. It was originally used on the Mondeo, then upgraded to include a channel management system intake manifold, direct ignition system from ignition coils, electronic throttle valve and a number of other changes. There is a timing chain drive.

However, there are also weaknesses. The speed may fluctuate. In this case, it is necessary to flush the throttle valve or change the firmware. There are malfunctions characteristic of all Duratec/Duratec HE; the engine may shake, vibrate, knock and make noise. All together, this has led to the fact that among Durateks this particular power unit is considered the most problematic.

DURATEC HE 2.0/MZR LF ENGINE

Engine Ford Duratec HE 2.0 l. 145 hp Structurally, it is the same 1.8 liter, with an increased cylinder diameter. The engine is flexible and has good power. Freed from the disadvantage of its predecessors - floating speed. The timing drive uses a chain that has a good service life.

If we talk about the shortcomings of the engine, we can note rapid wear camshaft seals.

In addition, there are problems with the thermostat, and as a result, overheating, or, conversely, difficulties in warming up to operating temperatures. Condition monitoring required candle wells, if there is oil in them, they will need to be tightened valve cover or change the gasket. There are situations when, when reaching 3000 rpm, the car does not move and burns Check Engine, in this case it is necessary to change the intake manifold flap control valves. There are no hydraulic compensators, which means periodic adjustment of the valves is required.