The Honda Fit is a Japanese compact hatchback produced by Honda since 2001. The car is popular all over the world, 3 generations of the model came out during production.
In the article you will learn about all the details of the Honda Fit, technical specifications, hybrid, dimensions, new model of 2017, photos, price, tips and service intervals and about the hybrid.
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First generation Honda Fit 2001-2007 GD1, 2, 3, 4
Honda Fit, the first generation was released in 2001. In the mid-90s, Honda was losing out in the minicar market, with automakers producing strong cars that outperformed Honda's Logo and Capa models.
To get ahead of the competition, Honda needed to release a car that was superior in every aspect. The company puts everything on the line and releases a clean-cut car called the Honda Fit.
The model produced the effect of a hydrogen bomb on the car market, at the time of its debut everyone was talking about it, even those who were not interested in cars, it was an undoubted success.
Honda Fit is built on a new platform, for which they built the L13A engine, a new generation CVT and chassis.
Honda's appearance made a splash, everyone liked the car, Fit looked more expensive than it actually costs. An extensive range of colors made the car even more attractive, with consumers choosing from 10 different colors.
The Honda Fit salon impressed many, it was much larger than it seemed from the outside, front and rear passengers feel comfortable, and the trunk allowed a lot to fit in, with the rear seats folded down, you can transport a bicycle or surfboard.
Honda Fit Hybrid interior, RS version 
Honda has a reference driver's seat in this class, seats with lateral support can be adjusted to fit any person. The dashboard looks modern and rich, and the switches and buttons are easy to use.
Technical part
For Honda Fit, they made a 1.3-liter L13A engine with 86 horsepower and 119 Hm of torque. The engine was equipped with a manual gearbox or a stepless variator Honda Multimatic S, a new generation variator without a pallet, greatly simplified its maintenance.
The L13A engine is amazing because it has 8 ignition coils and 8 spark plugs.
Initially, a front-wheel drive version was offered, but to maintain demand, the company releases the Honda Fit with all-wheel drive. Following the 4WD version, the L15A engine comes out with an increased volume, 110 horsepower and 143 Hm of torque. The motor had 4 iridium candles in place of 8 conventional ones and a VTEC valve timing system.
The chassis of the Honda Fit is unpretentious and reliable, the model is well controlled. MacPherson is in front, a beam is in the back.
The first generation was produced from 2001 to 2007, during the life cycle the car was popular, many subsequent Honda cars were produced on the basis of Fit. After a successful release in Japan, the model conquered Europe and America under the name Honda Jazz.
It is worth saying that the car was twice awarded the "Best Car of the Year in Japan" award, and once "Japan's Car of the Decade".
Specifications
Production date:2001-2006
Country of origin: Japan
Body: hatchback
Body brand: GD
Number of doors: 5
Number of seats: 5
Length: 3830
Width: 1675
Height: 1525
Wheelbase: 2450
Ground clearance: 150
Tire size: 175/65R14
Drive: front and 4WD
Gearbox: stepless variator with 7 driving modes
Rear brakes: drum
Weight: 1000 kilograms
Engine 1.3 l
Index: L13A
Volume: 1339 cm3
Power: 86 hp 5700 rpm
Torque: 119 Hm 2800 rpm
Compression ratio:11
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine 1.5 l
Index: L15A
Volume: 1496 cm3
Power: 110 hp 5800 rpm
Torque: 143 Hm 4800 rpm
Number of cylinders: 4
Price
Honda Fit, popular in Russia, prices for the first generation start from 200,000 to 350,000 rubles, the price for a similar Honda Jazz model is also worth it. 
Second Generation Honda Fit 2007-2013 GE 6/7/8/9
Before the release of the 2nd generation Honda Fit, the engineers had to work hard, it was necessary to improve an already beautiful car. The first generation was popular all over the world, the 2nd should surpass the success of the first. 
First, the engineers took up handling, in the previous model the suspension was harsh. In the new generation, the chassis has been improved and handling has become on top. The suspension remained the same, MacPherson strut in front, a beam in the back, but its settings have changed. The car was tested at the Hokkaido race track (Japanese Nurburgring), where they brought to mind the entire chassis.
Outwardly, the Honda Fit began to look fresher, the designers did not completely change the exterior, they updated and improved the old one, they did it perfectly.
Honda Fit motors remained the same, these are reliable L13A and L15A, but not without improvements. Both units have acquired a valve timing system - I-VTEC, which has increased power and reduced fuel consumption.
The 1.3 liter engine got 4 iridium spark plugs instead of the usual 8. The power of this motor has increased to 99 horsepower and 126 Hm of torque.
The power of the 1.5 liter engine has increased to 120 horsepower and 145 Hm of torque.
The engines are offered, 3 gearbox options, conventional models of 1.3 liter units are equipped with a stepless variator, in the all-wheel drive version with a 1.3 liter engine there is a traditional “automatic”.
With 1.5 liter engines comes a variator and a manual gearbox.
The main advantage and weapon of the Honda Fit is the interior, in the 2nd generation it has become more comfortable, more functional and more practical. There are 10 cupholders alone, the trunk has also become more functional, it can be divided into 4 parts using partitions. 
Modifications with a panoramic roof appeared, many liked this roof according to the Honda Airwave model. Visibility has improved, thanks to the new windows and the design of the car, the Honda Fit has no “dead zones”. 
A “near-sporty” version appeared called the Honda Fit RS, it differed in external body elements and a 1.5 liter engine with a manual transmission. 
The 2nd generation of Honda Fit turned out better than the first, the shortcomings were eliminated, the advantages were improved. The model remained the reference in its class, the 2nd generation was produced from 2007 to 2013.
Specifications
(dimensions are in millimeters)
Production date:2007-2013
Country of origin: Japan
Body: hatchback
Body brand: GE
Number of doors: 5
Number of seats: 5
Length: 3900
Width: 1695
Height: 1525
Wheelbase: 2500
Ground clearance: 150
Minimum turning radius: 4.7 meters
Tire size: 175/65R14, 185/55/R16
Drive: front and 4WD
Gearbox: stepless variator, automatic transmission and manual transmission
Front brakes: ventilated discs
Fuel consumption: 4.3 liters per 100 km/h
Weight: 1030 kilograms
Fuel tank volume: 42 liters
Engine 1.3 l
Index: L13A
Volume: 1339 cm3
Power: 99 hp 5700 rpm
Torque: 126 Hm 2800 rpm
Fuel consumption per 100 km: 4.3 liters
Compression ratio:11
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine 1.5 l
Index: L15A
Volume: 1496 cm3
Power: 120 hp 5800 rpm
Torque: 145 Hm 4800 rpm
Fuel consumption per 100 km: 5.6 liters
Number of cylinders: 4
Price
The price of the 2nd generation Honda Fit is from 300,000 to 600,000 rubles. 
Honda Fit hybrid
The hybrid model is equipped with a 1.5 liter Atkinson engine and a 7-speed preselective gearbox with an electric motor. In the trunk, more precisely under the floor, a battery and a control unit are installed.
Honda Fit with a hybrid installation consumes 3.4 liters per 100 kilometers, and the power of the model is 110 horsepower.
Third generation Honda Fit
In 2013, there was a change of generations of the Honda Fit, the developers had a difficult task, they had to “not screw up” the most successful car of the company. They coped with the task perfectly, Honda Fit, it became even better. 
The third generation platform was built from scratch, the cars had a new suspension, engine, brakes, gearbox, exterior and interior.
The interior of the 3rd generation has completely changed, it has leather-trimmed seats, heated front and rear seats. They took care of the rear passengers, there are more seats in the back row than in the Honda Accord, competitors cannot even come close to such space. 
The Honda Fit, 1st and 2nd generation, had a spacious interior, in the third generation it became even larger while in the cabin. You will not immediately understand that you are sitting in a compact class car, at least C class in size.
Functionality in the interior has not gone away, Fit is still the same “Swiss knife”, the trunk of the hatchback is 340 liters, but when the rear seats are folded down, it turns out 1492 liters! 
Externally, the Honda Fit has been updated, the dimensions have practically remained the same, aggressive body parts and LED headlights have appeared. The color palette has been updated.
New engines of the Honda Earth Dreams line are installed on the car, these are in-line 4-cylinder engines with a volume of 1.3 and 1.5 liters. The 1.3 liter unit carries the L13B index, its power is 100 horsepower and 127 Hm of torque.
1.5 liter engine (L15B) with 130 horsepower and 155 Hm of torque. Paired with motors, a 6-speed manual gearbox and a new generation stepless variator are offered.
Honda Fit brakes began to wear out faster, replacement may be required after 15,000 kilometers. There are no other significant disadvantages in cars have been identified.
Specifications
(dimensions are in millimeters)
Production date:2007-2013
Country of origin: Japan
Body: hatchback
Body brand: GE
Number of doors: 5
Number of seats: 5
Length: 4064
Width: 1702
Height: 1525
Wheelbase: 2530
Ground clearance: 135
Drive: front and 4WD
Gearbox: stepless variator and manual transmission
Weight: 1140 kilograms
Fuel tank volume: 40 liters
Trunk volume: 340 liters
Engine 1.3 l
Index: L13B
Volume: 1339 cm3
Power: 100 hp 6000 rpm
Torque: 127 Hm 4800 rpm
Fuel consumption per 100 km: 4.6 liters
Compression ratio:11
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine 1.5 l
Index: L15B
Volume: 1496 cm3
Power: 130 hp 6600 rpm
Torque: 155 Hm 4600 rpm
Fuel consumption per 100 km: 5.6 liters
Number of cylinders: 4
Price
Prices for the third generation Honda Fit start from 540,000 to 850,000 rubles. 
Engine Honda L13 1.33 l.
Honda L13A/L13B engine specifications
| Production | Ogawa plant |
| Engine brand | L13 |
| Release years | 2001-present |
| Block material | aluminum |
| Supply system | injector |
| Type | in-line |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 73 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 10.8 13.5 |
| Engine volume, cc | 1339 |
| Engine power, hp / rpm | 86/5700 95/6000 98/5800 99/6000 115/6000 |
| Torque, Nm/rpm | 119/2800 123/4600 157/1500 127/4800 167/2500 |
| Fuel | 95 |
| Environmental regulations | - |
| Engine weight, kg | 100 |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km (for Honda Jazz) - city - track - mixed. |
6.6 4.8 5.5 |
| Oil consumption, g/1000 km | up to 500 |
| Engine oil | 0W-30 0W-40 5W-30 5W-40 10W-40 |
| How much oil is in the engine, l | 3.6 |
| Oil change is carried out, km | 10000 (preferably 5000) |
| Operating temperature of the engine, hail. | - |
| Engine resource, thousand km - according to the plant - on practice |
- 300+ |
| tuning - potential - no loss of resource |
150+ - |
| The engine was installed | Honda Civic Honda Fit/Jazz Honda Brio Honda City Honda Insight |
Faults and repair of the Honda L13 engine
In 2001, the L13A engine was released, especially for Honda cars of the most modest sizes. This motor replaced the D13 and D14 series engines. Honda L13 entered the L series, which also has a 1.2-liter L12 and a 1.5-liter L15.
The cylinder block of this engine is aluminum with thin liners. This is a long-stroke engine with an 80 mm crankshaft, while the cylinder diameter is only 73 mm. Its working volume is only 1.33 liters, which is quite normal for small cars.
The cylinder block was covered with a wide variety of heads: 8-valve SOHC i-DSI, 16-valve i-VTEC, 16-valve DOHC. Descriptions of all these versions can be found below, where data is also available for the 1.33-litre hybrid engines.
The L13A uses a timing chain that is fairly reliable and usually doesn't cause problems.
For L13A engines, valve adjustment is provided every 45 thousand km. Clearances on a cold engine: inlet 0.15-0.19 mm, outlet 0.26-0.3 mm.
Honda L13 engine modifications
1. L13A i-DSI - dual ignition engine with 2 spark plugs per cylinder and 8 ignition coils. It was developed with the aim of reducing fuel consumption, increasing low-end torque and improving environmental performance. Cylinder head SOHC 8 valves, compression ratio 10.8, power 86 hp at 5700 rpm, torque 119 Nm at 2800 rpm. The motor was used on Honda Civic 7 and 8, City, Fit and Jazz.
2. L13A i-VTEC - engine with SOHC head 16 valves, compression ratio 10.5, power 99 hp at 6000 rpm, and a torque of 127 Nm at 4800 rpm. Found on Honda Fit and Civic.
3. L13B - 16 valve DOHC twin-shaft head engine. The compression ratio is increased to 13.5 and the engine runs on the Atkinson cycle. Its output reached 99 hp. at 6000 rpm, and a torque of 127 Nm at 4800 rpm.
4. LDA - engine for 7th generation Civic Hybrid and 2nd generation Insight. This is an 8 valve single shaft L13A i-DSI with an i-VTEC system that can turn off 3 cylinders during braking. This engine works together with an electric motor, the power of which is 13 hp, which gives additional torque on the bottoms. Engine power LDA 98 hp at 5800 rpm, torque 157 Nm at 1500 rpm.
5. LDA2 is the engine for the 8th generation Honda Civic Hybrid. The petrol engine was modified and received a 3-speed i-VTEC, which made it possible to obtain 95 hp. at 6000 rpm. There is also an i-DSI and VCM system, the latter can turn off all 4 cylinders, leaving only the electric motor. The electric motor itself has been improved, its power has increased to 20 hp. In total, this gives 115 hp. at 6000 rpm, and a torque of 167 Nm at 2500 rpm.
Problems and disadvantages of Honda L13 engines
The motor is quite reliable and has no weak points. You need to change all the candles, and not just 4, as they do. And so everything is standard: timely maintenance and the use of high-quality working fluids will help extend the life and allow you to drive without problems.
Tuning engine Honda L13A
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Tuning such a small motor does not make any sense, because it is much easier to change the car to a faster one or buy a contract K20A and install it. You can follow the path described in this article, but you will always be behind a similar L15A.
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Honda L-motors re-characterized the old philosophy - the engine should be economical and environmentally friendly. Initially these Honda engines appeared in Fit cars, a super hit from Honda, which opened a new page in the Japanese automotive industry. The popularity of the Fit and "fit-like" cars was so high that few other models could compete with it, and the new series of engines played one of the leading roles in this.
In this review, we will talk about the L13A, L15A engines, mention their strengths and weaknesses, as well as touch on maintenance and tuning.
L13A Honda Fit engine with CVT.
Type: four-cylinder, in-line, gasoline, transverse installation.
Characteristics(data of the most common cars are used):
L13A, power 86/5700 hp / rpm, torque - 119/2800 Nm / rpm. (Fit GD1)
L15A, power 90/5500 hp/rpm, torque - 131/2700 Nm/rpm. (Mobilio GB1 - without iVTEC system)
L15A, power 110/5800 hp / rpm, torque - 143/4800 Nm / rpm. (Fit GD3 iVTEC)
Applicability: Fit, Airwave, Mobilio, Mobilio Spike, and others.
Description.
The L-series was born at a difficult time for Honda. It was originally conceived as a fundamentally new engine for a new car - the Honda Fit, the rates for which were higher than ever. At the turn of the millennium, Honda found itself in some kind of stagnation - the old cars were so structurally perfect that it was impossible to surpass themselves from a technical point of view. However, according to market research, Honda was losing market - buyers were eager for updates that competitors were intensively offering them. Projects of the late 90s turned out to be a failure against the backdrop of products from Toyota, Nissan, and even Mazda began to dangerously approach sales. Honda literally "left" due to such hits as the first generation CR-V, Civic EK and H-RV, while competitors "riveted" new models, forcing Honda out of its native subcompact segment.
Under these conditions, a fundamentally new device appeared on the already proven G-platform - a descendant of light cars, such as City or less popular, but extremely reliable Logo - Honda Fit. The developers, in addition to an attractive appearance, as well as ideal performance for that time, had the task of creating a motor that could be compared in terms of reliability and ease of use with the legendary D-series, which by this time had already become morally obsolete. The first version of the L-series, the L13A, became such an engine.
When developing it, Honda applied many unusual solutions. To begin with, she placed the engine on the right side in the direction of travel, and now it began to rotate clockwise.
The second decision was the transition from a belt drive to a chain. This greatly reduced the need to break into the engine every 100,000 km to change the belt. The chain could run 200,000, and in some cases longer.
The third solution was the appearance of eight spark plugs in the engine, against the usual four. Such a design, with the appropriate setting of the “brains”, allowed the Fita motor to drive everything that could burn, and also ensured that the engine was started in the most extreme conditions. In addition, fuel consumption in such a car decreased to "bird's-eye". Thanks to two candles in the cylinder, the engine could run on an extra-lean mixture without problems.
As for the "driving" qualities, then the motor turned out to be excellent. Thanks to all the same 8 candles, as well as competent engine geometry, Fit could well compete with any “classmate” up to 1.5 liters in volume. Of course, the motor was small, and on long straights it lost to more voluminous rivals, but due to the compactness of the car itself, it was more than enough for brisk movement in city traffic.
After the triumphant release of Fit, Honda thought about refining the engine itself for heavier cars. This is how a whole class of “phyte-like” devices built on its platform appeared, such as Airwave, Mobilio, Mobilio Spike. All of them were united by the fact that they were heavier than the “original source”, therefore they required a motor at least larger in volume. This is how the L15A version appeared - the same engine, only one and a half liter.
L15A initially almost did not differ from L13A - the same lineup, the same 8 spark plugs. Over time, an "upgrade" version appeared with the iVTEC system. The number of candles was reduced to the standard, but the candles themselves became iridium (improved spark, longer service life), and there was also space for VTEC cams on the camshaft - before that, candles interfered. The new motor received 20 hp. more than a 1.3-liter, and the total "herd" began to equal 110. These motors for a long time took place under the hoods of Hondas up to the size of the Civic. It is worth saying that various modifications of L-motors are produced to this day (2013) and so far no replacement is expected. The most modern L-series has already got rid of 8 spark plugs, and also received a VTEC system even in a 1.3 engine
Design reliability.
Unlike another series, "born" in the same years - the K-series - L-motors turned out to be extremely unpretentious to all operating conditions.
Once in the vast Russian expanses, these engines over the years of operation in harsh conditions experienced all the "charms" of the disgusting attitude towards the technology of our compatriots, and nevertheless remained alive. So, for example, Fits, designed like any “chain” motor, for liquid motor oil, for a long time were “fed” by caring users with the highest viscosity oils of the 40th and 50th series. And yet, it did not carry any serious consequences. The motors survived.
The only weak point of the L-series in the conditions of Russia was the ignition system. Many masters (car enthusiasts do not even count, they are not required to know this) simply did not know about the existence of the second row of spark plugs on L-motors, changing only the front candles. Over time, this led to worn out rear spark plugs and failed ignition coils, costing over $100 each. If the situation was not at all in favor of the motorist, then simple inattention turned into expenses of the order of $500 (for four coils) out of the blue.
In addition, the engine, designed to use good gasoline, and having the appropriate settings for the "fuel card", suffered greatly from the untimely replacement of candles in general. Fitovods, who take care of their cars, changed the spark plugs more often than the scheduled intervals, and, as a rule, had no problems. While the owners adhering to the manual, or even a little “forgetting” to change the candles on time, could well “come” to replace one or more ignition coils.
The L-series simply had no more weak points.
If we talk about the maintainability of the engine, then it is somewhat lubricated by two things - an ever-interfering intake manifold that covers the entire engine, and an extremely small engine compartment of phyto-like machines. If removing and putting on the “inlet” is quite simple and quick for a trained person (by the way, it is removed and put quietly several times before gaskets are required), then work in a narrow space often requires a special tool, as well as hands with a “reverse bend” . For example, the replacement of the rear row of spark plugs is carried out only with a shortened key. The standard key just does not fit in length! Other operations also require at least a homemade special tool, since conventional keys do not allow normal operation unless two-thirds of the engine compartment is disassembled. But, if you overcome these difficulties, the engine is quite maintainable, especially when you consider that it needs serious repairs very infrequently.
Subtleties in service.
There are practically no difficulties in caring for the L-series. If you change engine oil in time (0w20 or 5w20), and, most importantly, spark plugs (we recommend an interval of 20,000 -25,000 km), then there will be no problems with these motors.
Although the L-series is not in the first place in terms of ease of repair, all the technical solutions of this motor have a sufficient margin of safety to withstand various maintenance flaws.
Ability to tune.
The L-series of engines does not have an independent tuning ability as such. Despite the excellent reliability indicators, the L-motor is structurally dead-end for tuning. With 8 spark plugs, any modifications are impossible, simply because there is simply no place in the cylinder head (the main object for tuning in other engines). If we talk about the L15, then there are a little more opportunities, but still they rest on the compactness of the placement of all parts and the ecological “bridles” thrown over each element. What can I say if the company Mugen, which specializes in the refinement of Honda units, was able to offer the most effective solution for this series in the form of a miniature turbo kit.
The object of desire of the most advanced phyto-breeders are Fits with a replaced engine on the K20A, an engine with a completely different torque and a different herd of “horses”. But very few decide on such a swap, and more often than not, plans for "Fit on K20" remain plans. Very few people can find all the necessary components, and most importantly, a master who will competently carry out this operation.
Summary.
L-motors from Honda can deservedly be called one of the most reliable in the history of the concern's engine production. In terms of ease of repair, they are much inferior to the engines of the 90s, but they also require this repair quite infrequently, just like the legendary D- and B-series.
The frequency of the need for scheduled maintenance and the endurance of L-engines, of course, are also inferior to the "old men", but in those days, so many requirements for ecology and economy were not hung on the units. In general, among all Honda engines, the L-series takes its rightful place, being one of the most reliable and economical in history.
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Hello! In this article, we want to review car " Honda Fit”, inviting a specialist from the Avantage Novokuznetsk auto complex named Mikhail to the conversation. At the end of the post (at the bottom of the article) you will see a video, so if you prefer to listen rather than read, then the video will be useful for you. And for lovers of reading, we will also show important photo car, and together with a specialist we will analyze the technical characteristics of Honda, its engine and gearbox.
Honda Fit: starting the review
Shall we start? Although first a few words about the varieties of Fit models. You know there are Jazz, American Fit, and RHD Fit options, right? So here we are looking at the Honda Fit left-hand drive, the so-called "American". However, in the course of the story, you will learn about the left-handed Fit from the other side: what is it like in comparison with Jazz and its right-handed counterpart.
So, the car was produced in 2006, with a mileage of 150 thousand kilometers. A 1.5-liter Honda L-series engine is installed here. A car with a VTE system, that is, with a valve timing system. By itself, the motor has already passed 150 thousand, and you can see that it is flowing. The engine has oil leaks. They are from under the valve covers, and the crankshaft oil seals are also obviously leaking. In principle, with such a mileage, the indicator is not bad for this brand and model.
The oil is filled with low viscosity 5W20 or 0W20. This motor has a mileage of 150,000, the viscosity of the oil can be slightly raised to 30. There will be no consequences for the engine from this.
Expert opinion about the model
In fact, reviews of the Honda Fit are contradictory: someone admires the car, someone scolds the manufacturer. But Mikhail sees the disadvantages of the car so far only in a very low ground clearance. What we see in the end is that the thresholds are a little beaten, the bumper itself is lowered down, and there are already gaps on the headlights.
The fundamental difference between the American Honda Fit is this: for example, in the Honda Jazz, which was supplied to the European market, and the Japanese Honda Fit, not only the steering wheel arrangement is different, but also the type of transmission. Here is an ordinary hydraulic five-speed automatic. True, it is also a complete set of "Sport". It has paddle shifters, that is, you can switch both in manual mode and fully automatic.
This is a plus in the box design itself, because the same Honda Jazz with a CVT requires more attention, since the oil in it changes more often. The most ideal option is through an engine oil change. For example, you changed the oil in the engine and in the CVT box for a Honda Jazz or Honda Fit right-handed, missed one change ... Well, 20 thousand kilometers, and it’s better to change the oil so that the CVT-type gearbox works longer.
But then there is a minus for the machine, if suddenly something happens to him. In this case, there are no consequences so far with a run of 150,000, the box behaves amazingly, but it will be difficult to find a spare part. The contract option is only from America, the cost will be very high. By itself, the Honda Fit is quite a rare machine. In general, there are still disadvantages, and this is confirmed by various reviews of the owners.
Honda Fit engine: series, device, operation
And we, continuing Honda Fit review, back to the engine, here it is the L15a series. The right-handed Jazz and Fit have the same engine, but it has eight spark plugs, two for each cylinder. Replacing them will be expensive because access to the other four candles is difficult, and as you can see, the space in the engine compartment is rather limited.
The cost of replacing candles is about 1000-1500 rubles. This motor is slightly modernized, there are only four candles, access to them is not so difficult. Candles are also iridium, they change at 60-80 thousand kilometers during normal operation of the car.
The technical characteristics of the Honda Fit should excite any adequate car buyer, so you know, the engine itself here develops good power for a volume of one and a half liters - 120 horsepower. But it is important that when driving in the sport mode of the gearbox in manual shifting, the engine's traction is felt. Consumption for such a small car is exceeded, according to Mikhail. This unit consumes 11 liters, this is the average consumption in the city.
Honda Fit: transmission
As for the gearbox, this item is also no less important than the Honda Fit engine. And our interlocutor advises when buying this car, be sure to check with the previous owner what kind of oil he filled in, because if the oil was poured from a low mileage - for example, 60 thousand km with a viscosity of 5w40, this is not very good. By the way, there is a section on Byzovo.ru, you can take a look. So, Michael wants to warn that thick 5W40 oil will not penetrate and lubricate the internal elements important for the life of the motor so well.
That is, if thick oil was poured into the engine early, then, most likely, the engine will already be offered more than, for example, one that has traveled up to 100 thousand, but with low viscosity oil. Be sure to check with the seller about this.
In this unit, the previous owner did not know that his gearbox was not a variator, and the original "Honda" oil was poured specifically for variator gearboxes.
Take it into service: in the future, you should not completely replace it. Honda is the first of all manufacturers who is categorically against changing the oil in a box completely with flushing. Change the oil according to the manufacturer's recommendation only partially: drained from the sump, poured into the sump, that's it.
Recommended oil from Honda itself for the Double Yu 1 automatic transmission. This is genuine Honda fluid. Other hydraulic fluids should not be used. The machine is specific and loves only "his".
We continue the review of Honda Fit: what is important to know before buying
Look out for engine leaks right away. Here is the engine in oil. Troubleshooting and troubleshooting the leak itself can be quite costly because, as we said, under the hood space is limited.
It even happens that the hand may not crawl at some points, you have to partially untie the engine in order to get to certain elements.
But you can change the air filter yourself without problems. However, you cannot change the light bulb yourself without dismantling the headlight itself. Be prepared for this. As on most modern cars - only through the removal and installation of the headlight. Like Ford love to do, Mazda.
For technical fluids - use only original oils. In the engine, you can use an oil similar in consistency and composition from another manufacturer, but only Honda is better in the box. Don't take risks. You can also choose oils from us at Byzovo.ru even at discount prices.
Photo review Honda Fit
Well, the technical characteristics of the Honda Fit are good, but it would not hurt to know the interior of the car, as well as the behavior of the car on the road. The car behaves well in the city, but because of the low ground clearance, you can peel off the paint.
The interior is quite spacious for such a car. There is more space in the back than in the Corolla. Here is Mikhail of a large build, but he sits here calmly and freely, three of the same build will, of course, be cramped, but the two of them will be fine. The knees do not rest, you can even lie down. See photo.
The trunk for this type of car is not that big, but for music lovers there is enough space to put a subwoofer, and moreover, a sack of potatoes will fit!
In this version of the sport, the wheels of their size are 195 by 55 radius 15th. True, on the specimen in question, they saved money on rubber: the summer one is the right size, the winter one was ordinary. Conclusion: all fenders worn out.
Please note: the fender liner in this form from the "Honda Jazz" or from the "Honda Fit" of a similar right-handed European version is unlikely to fit. In general, all body elements are different, that is, in the body question it is also an expensive car, as in the issue with the gearbox.
But the chassis is strong enough for this car. In terms of safety, it is well equipped with airbags. That is, there are in the steering wheel, and in the front passenger, and side ones - this is a big plus. Everything is as it should be. The car is good in this regard.
Look, in the glass blowing mode, the air conditioner will always be on. Even if we turn it off, it will still work when the temperature mode is selected - so that the windshield fogs up faster.
Honda Fit Review: Gearbox Check
The hydraulic gearbox that is on this unit can be checked in the usual way to at least see the normal speed and whether the hydraulics in the box itself are working normally.
What will we do for this? We put the parking mode in D mode, hold the brake with the left foot, press the gas with the right foot until it stops. The procedure should be carried out no longer than 5 seconds. Otherwise, the box can be damaged.
We press the gas to the floor, 2200 rpm is the average value for a normally functioning automatic gearbox. If the revolutions differ from this figure up or down, then there may be problems with the gearbox in the future.
Here we see that it works properly. This is the simplest and cheapest verification option. And in this video you can see with your own eyes all of the above Honda Fit and at the same time really see Michael check the sport mode, gear shifting and ABS operation.
Honda in 2000 began to develop new engines, which were assigned an index according to the Honda classification "L". This series of engines was supposed to replace the popular series of engines "D".
The main and most important task set before the designers is to reduce the external dimensions of the new engine (new series of engines) in order to be able to install them under the hood of compact cars.
Honda engineers did an excellent job. The new series of engines (L-series) turned out to be significantly smaller than similar engines of the previous "D" series. For example, the 1.3 liter engine was smaller in size by 118 mm in width and 69 mm in length. In addition, the weight of the engine was 10% less than the same engine of the previous "D" series. Below you can see the drawings of the 1.3 engine (L series) on the Honda Fit (Jazz). Disassembled engine, engine with exhaust system and differences (in size) of a 1.3-liter Honda engine (L series) from a similar 1.3-liter engine of the previous D series.
Such smaller dimensions were achieved by changing the internal design of the engine. Particularly thanks to the new, more compact design of the cylinder head. Previous "D" series engines had a camber angle of 46 degrees. In the new "L" series, the angle is reduced to 30 degrees. This made it possible to design a narrower block head. And due to this, to make a more compact combustion chamber, which made it possible to increase the rate of combustion of the fuel-air mixture. 
i-DSI Engine (1.3L and 1.5L) L13JA and L15JA Engine Series
This is a four-cylinder 8-valve engine of the SOHC series, equipped with 2 spark plugs per cylinder (that is, the engine has 8 (!) spark plugs). Here are some cutaway photos of this engine:
Thanks to this, 100% combustion of the combustible mixture is achieved. Here is an image of the processes occurring in the combustion chamber of this engine:
The L15A VTEC engine is equipped with Honda's patented VTEC system. If the i-DSI series engines can boast of amazing efficiency, then the L15A VTEC engine has increased power at low engine speeds.
Max Torque 119N・m (12.1kg・m) /2,800rpm
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