The fact that the Chinese are copying the developments of eminent manufacturers with might and main is no secret to anyone. Lifan uses licensed copies of Toyota engines in his models, which he adjusts (most likely in order to reduce the cost of production) to his standards. For example, in the popular model, but with modifications.
An engine is installed on the Lifan X60, which was copied from the legendary 1ZZ-FE series, legends about which circulate throughout the Far East.
The index for the Lifanovsky engine with a volume of 1.8 liters has the abbreviation LFB479Q.
Chain or belt
Let's immediately answer the question that worries many lifan growers, a belt or a chain? Rejoice...
Although the chain has its drawbacks, but most domestic motorists are very afraid of a broken belt, probably this is a fear from the domestic auto industry.
Engine features
The location of the power unit at Lifan X60 is transverse. Engine with a variable valve timing system. By the way, the LFB479Q version is called VVT, which clearly slips through the connection with the Toyota development of VVT-i. The Chinese removed the prefix -i (with intelegence). An interesting fact is that the British (Ricardo engineering company) took part in the development of the Chinese engine.
The Toyota engine was very reliable, it was put on the most running models, including the Corolla (the best-selling car in the world in class C), Avensis and even Celica. The most common problem was oil eating - a disease of all engines with VVT-i technology, which is caused by design feature and manifests itself after 150 thousand km.
Photo where the rings on the 1ZZ-FE engine lay, as a result increased consumption oils.
In the Far East, they solved the problem in a not very beautiful way. Most owners just put up with it. They switched to semi-synthetics (whereas the specification should be 5w-30 synthetics) - it is cheaper. But it is worth remembering that in the Far East such engines are not capitalized, they simply order contract spare parts - these are spare parts with a mileage of no more than 50-70 thousand. Japan is islands, you can't run over there anymore. But the Japanese have no contract Chinese engines LFB479Q series, and cannot be. The possibility of a swap is unknown.
If the Lifan X60 engine starts to eat oil, then the catalyst may soon fail. In this case, it is changed to a flame arrester, the company has worked out the technology, but the cost is not cheap.
Buy new or contract engine Lifan X60 is available in our store. The engine (ICE) on the Lifan X60 is usually bought if the repair of the old engine is not possible. In addition, if, for example, only nominal dimensions go to the engine piston group, and the crankshaft will need to be sharpened, then there remains only the option of buying another engine.
You can buy an engine (ICE) for Lifan X60 in the following options:
1. Used engine Lifan X60- this is an engine that was removed from another car and presumably it can work. As a rule, such engines are removed from broken cars. Some have mileage data, some don't. Used engine warranty - from 5 to 30 days from the date of purchase. In fact, the warranty ends at the time of installation and testing of its performance.
2. Moved engine Lifan X60- this is an engine that had problems that the client did not want to fix or the delivery time of spare parts was very long. The client leaves such an engine to the minder and he slowly buys more necessary spare parts and makes repairs. As a rule, in addition to new parts for the previous problem, all gaskets and seals are changed on the engine. Overhauled engines are usually sold without attachments. This is the rarest type and if it is available, it is better to buy such an engine right away. The warranty for the rebuilt internal combustion engine is 3 months or 20,000 km. run.
Whole photo session The idea of a perpetual motion machine is many hundreds of years old. But there is still no working model - the law of conservation of energy cannot be deceived!
Four of us comfortably loaded into the cherry X60, we also stuffed the trunk to the eyeballs, and now we are slowly rolling towards Mount Akhun. The fuel level indicator flashes and unobtrusively hints that our crossover is about to stall. But after all, we have already driven about thirty kilometers along mountain serpentines in the vicinity of Sochi and have never even turned off the air conditioner!
China has finally built a working sample of a perpetual motion machine?!.. Everything is much more prosaic, on our X60, which just yesterday left the assembly line, the fuel level sensor does not work. The design of the float is such that it is easy to damage during assembly. fuel tank. And it's not clear who to blame - the Chinese, who designed such a fragile part, or the workers of the Russian Derways factory, who showed negligence during assembly.
Looking to the best
The suspension design of the X60 is classic - McPherson front and independent three-link rear. But they are not set up in the best way, when cornering with good asphalt, the crossover rolls a lot, and its rear wheels while "walking" to the left and right in the transverse direction. Although the car is quite stable on straight sections. Is that a little harsh overcomes the joints and pits. But if you are a supporter of the saying “you drive more quietly, you will continue”, you will not find anything particularly negative in the habits and manners of the X60.
Most importantly, in the bustle of the city, the X60 feels like a very compact car, which, due to huge mirrors and a large glass area, is easy to change lanes and park even on the tightest streets.
"Go at full sail"
Imagine this situation: you need to get somewhere by sea, while the time allotted for the journey is not limited. What will you do? Raise the sail and, due to the energy of the wind, you will sail calmly, wherever your eyes look. Why not a perpetual motion machine? The main thing is to avoid storms and periodically patch up the sail when it leaks. Of course, you can move on land under sail only in the deserts.
But in general, the essence is very clear - for free and for an arbitrarily long time today you can move only at the expense of "gratuitous" wind energy ... well, and also at the expense of solar energy, of course. But the night happens much more often than absolute calm on the sea.
Here is the Chinese company Lifan chose as its logo "perpetual motion" - three stylized sails, symbolizing quality, innovative technologies and customer care.
True, we did not find exceptional innovations in the Lifan X60, and the quality of the car, despite the Circassian assembly, remained at a “typically Chinese” level. Plastic door sills in the area of the left back door came off right during the test drive, under the arches there were pieces of exfoliated sound insulation, and on the suspension arms - traces of poor-quality casting and subsequent processing.
At the same time, the gaps on the body differ in places, the tailgate can only be closed by a person with strong muscles, and the backstage mechanism of the manual transmission lever crunches during switching.
What the Chinese are really good at is customer care. They promise to present by next year especially for Russian market version of the X60 with dark leather interior, as well as with all-wheel drive.
At the same time, with service and service, for which the Chinese are traditionally scolded, Lifan is also all right. Several million worth of spare parts and consumables have already been delivered to the central warehouse in Moscow, and soon regional dealers will also have their own stocks, by the way, there are as many as 79 of them.
But segment available cars off-road is constantly expanding. And now there is strong competition in it: you can buy Chinese analogues of Chery Tiggo / Vortex Tingo, can support domestic manufacturer and get a "Chevy Niva" or do it easier and buy a bestseller - Renault Duster. How does the Lifan X60 stand out against the background of this fraternity? Its main advantages are rich equipment and a spacious interior. And the quality of the Circassian assembly and Chinese components, the representatives of the company promised to stabilize.
Every year, representatives of the Chinese auto industry are gaining new leadership positions in the market. With the growth of positions, there is also a strengthening of motorists' confidence in SUVs and crossovers from China. A large private company, Lifan, was one of the first to volunteer to dispel negative perceptions about the reliability and quality of products from China. In 2011 the company presented compact crossover, dubbed the Lifan X60. In a relatively short period of time, the car was able to get into the main car charts, including the list of the best Chinese crossovers.
Why did the domestic drivers like the model? Everything is extremely simple. Lifan X60 is an inexpensive and affordable mid-size crossover with good dynamic performance. The car is quite simple in terms of design: 1.8-liter Toyota gasoline engine, reliable mechanical 5-speed gearbox, front-wheel drive. It is pleasant to drive such a car in the city, and you can drive along a country road with relative comfort. But, before buying a crossover, it is best to immediately find out what the life of the Lifan X60 engine is.
What engine is under the hood of the Lifan X60?
Chinese engineers do not hide the fact that during the design of the car, their views were focused on the bestsellers of the automotive world - and Hyundai Santa Fe. As a result of the Japanese-Korean symbiosis, something in between came out, but it is worth saying that outwardly the model turned out to be attractive. In addition to the design, the technical component was also borrowed: a 1.8-liter 1ZZ-FE engine was installed under the hood of the crossover, which became legendary when it was used on many Japanese cars that traveled 500 or more thousand kilometers with great success. True, the motor before installation has undergone some changes.
Engine optimization for Chinese crossover the English company Ricardo was engaged in. The engine was equipped with a variable valve timing system, the installation itself received a transverse arrangement. The powertrain index is LFB479Q. The changes also affected the control unit - it was equipped with a different firmware - and the Chinese developed some of the layout elements on their own. At the output, the engine received 128 Horse power at 6000 rpm.
Specifications LFB479Q:
- type - four-cylinder, in-line engine;
- number of valves - 16:
- compression ratio - 10;
- preferred gasoline - AI-95;
- piston stroke - 91.5.
The non-alternative front-wheel drive modification of the crossover indicates that the car is adapted to Russian conditions exploitation, but still not fully. If the “Chinese” overcomes potholes and small potholes without problems, then with heavy off-road he can't handle it. For city operation model fit the best way. Due to electronic fuel injection, it was possible to reduce the level of fuel consumption of the installation by as much as 3%. At the same time, the motor is 8% more powerful than similar engine options thanks to Delphi and Bosch control systems.
Potential resource
The LFB479Q motor adopted from the parent in the face of 1ZZ-FE not only the main advantages, but also disadvantages. Chinese engineers, together with British designers, have done a lot of work in improving the motor, they really managed to increase power and reduce the "appetite" of the unit. There are not so many chronic diseases in the Toyota engine. Motorists note a slight overspending of oil after 150 thousand kilometers. And this is a fact proven by the practice of operating a car with motors of the VVT-I series. It is almost impossible to influence this process, since the level of lubricant consumption is largely predetermined by the design feature of the engine.
When the LFB479Q starts to "eat" oil, many owners decide on a not the cheapest procedure - replacing the catalyst with a flame arrester. Overspending engine oil catalytic converter failure is a matter of time. For this reason, the first problems with the engine can begin after 150-200 thousand kilometers. In China, car owners have found the following way out of the situation: switch from the recommended mineral lubricant to semi-synthetics.
LFB479Q Maintenance Operation Rules:
- The first MOT to take place after 3000 km of run - completely change the engine oil;
- Do not exceed 3500 rpm crankshaft during the first 1000 kilometers;
- During the break-in period, the car should not travel long distances;
- Do not tow the car;
- Refuel with the recommended AI-95 fuel, otherwise there may be problems with the engine at an early stage;
- Follow manufacturer's guidelines for engine oil selection and oil change intervals.
The LFB479Q is driven by a heavy duty chain. On average, it serves for 100 thousand kilometers. It is necessary to periodically check its condition, due to unfavorable operating conditions of the car, early stretching of the product is possible. With timely and high-quality maintenance, the life of the Lifan X60 engine will be 300 - 350 thousand kilometers.
Reviews of car owners
The Chinese are strong in the quality of the service provided, and thanks to these advantages, against the background of other representatives, today they manage to win an increasing number of customers. There are plenty of parts and components in Russia for the Lifan X60 in every city. Wherein Chinese manufacturers cars are largely focused not only on the domestic market, but also on the external one, in particular, on the Russian one. Domestic buyers are available various configurations cars: from basic to luxury. What is the resource of the Lifan X60 engine in fact, the reviews of the owners will tell in detail.
- Egor, Taganrog. Lifan X60 purchased in 2012 in dealer center. Served there for the first time. The break-in period went smoothly and without incident. After passing the first 3,000 km, the engine oil was completely replaced. The engine runs stably, the speed does not float. I am also satisfied with the dynamics of the car. Many complain about the lack of motor power. I don't agree with this. The car feels confident on the track. When overtaking does not suffocate. I try not to load the installation too much. Already passed 120 thousand kilometers. The oil does not “eat”, I change it according to the regulations. There were no problems with the car. Of course, the “Chinese” does not reach the level and status of the RAV-4 or Santa Fe, but it may well compete, for example, with the Kia Rio.
- Albert, Moscow. Before buying a crossover at an attractive price, I was interested in one question: “What engine is in the X60 Leafs?”. As a result, it turned out that the engine is Toyota. Without hesitation, he collected the necessary amount of money and went shopping. The car was purchased new in the cabin, it was in 2013. Since then, the car has covered 130 thousand km. Were there any problems with the engine? Absolutely none. I fill in the recommended lubricant G-Energy F Synth 0W-40. Oil is inexpensive, but sometimes it is not so easy to get it. As an alternative, I recommend Liqui Moly Longtime High Tech with 5W30 viscosity.
- Sergei, Voronezh. Crossover Lifan X60 was given to me by my parents. I am not a fan big cars, but I personally liked this model. I have been operating the car for 5 years, now there are exactly 100 thousand kilometers on the odometer. According to the manufacturer, the engine life is at least 200 thousand kilometers. But, it is quite obvious that the figure varies up and down depending on the timeliness of the maintenance. I monitor the condition of the motor, so there have never been any problems with it. I haven’t even changed the chain yet, but it may be necessary to do this work soon, since its service life is designed for exactly 100 thousand.
- Vyacheslav, Irkutsk. I got the car straight from China. For four years of driving the Lifan X60, I can responsibly say that the Chinese have seriously prepared for the release of this model, have spent a lot of effort and money to implement the idea. It turned out to be a good product, and the motor is excellent. Something, but the engine in this car is reliable. Slightly other components suffer vehicle– Suspension, there are flaws in the cabin. But these are trifles, given the cost of the Lifan X60. Recently I was at the service station, the masters carried out diagnostics, they said that the engine was in excellent condition, and this was after 95 thousand kilometers. Also in their words: the LFB479Q resource is at least 300,000 km.
- Valery, St. Petersburg. I was personally convinced more than once that cars with a 1ZZ-FE engine go half a million kilometers. As we know, LFB479Q is a prototype of Toyota engine. We can safely assume that the resource of the Lifan X60 installation is at least 300 thousand km. I have a 2012 crossover maximum configuration. Machine I'm surprised in the positive sense of the word. The Chinese have really learned how to make decent SUVs and crossovers. To date, the mileage is 160 thousand. Oil from change to change.
- Kirill, Rostov. Nice car that I have been using since 2015. Took the car to secondary market in excellent condition for a decent amount. At that time, the mileage of the car was 50 thousand km. Today is already 110 thousand. power unit sensitive to the quality of fuel and engine oil. Refuel only at proven stations, and also follow the manufacturer's recommendations in terms of choosing engine oil. At least get worthy analogues. Otherwise, the oil scrapers will coke, the gaps will be broken, the valve mechanism will fly. Problems then can not be avoided. Personally, there were no problems with my car. It starts up in any weather, the oil does not “eat”, although they write on the net that the engine is characterized by an “oil burner”. Who knows, maybe the time has not yet come. But I am sure that with the proper attitude and breakdowns of the “heart” of the car will not happen.
The resource of the Lifan X60 engine is in strict correlation with the quality of service of the crossover. Many owners are trying to extend the life power plant through the use of repair and restoration compounds. In practice, such manipulations often lead to the desired result: compression is normalized, the engine noise level during operation is reduced, and the motor resource is increased by several tens of thousands of kilometers. The LFB479Q motor is designed for 300 - 350 thousand kilometers. It is very easy to develop all the potential put into the installation by the manufacturer, but it is not so easy to extend the service life of CPG parts.
A 1.8-liter is installed on the Lifan X60 gasoline engine with a capacity of 133 liters. with. This is enough for a measured, calm ride. Those owners who want more from the car change the firmware. At the same time, one of the main advantages of the Lifan X60 engine is moderate consumption in the city, you can invest in 10 liters per 100 km. But it all depends on the driving style, type of drive, installed box: five-speed manual transmission, CVT.
In general, the X60 resembles the Toyota RAV-4 CA30 crossover, which was produced until 2013. Here is a similar grille, side panels, outlines of the front optics. Lifan is inferior to its Japanese counterpart in terms of reliability and technical specifications. Although this is decent car for their money. Consider the pros and cons.
AdvantagesLifan X60 | disadvantagesLifan X60 |
| ✓ Good value for money, even in the most "charged" versions | X Obvious shoals of assembly - both in the body and in the cabin |
| ✓ High ground clearance - 180 mm | X You need to get used to a kind of "clutch-box" bunch |
| ✓ Spacious interior, roomy trunk (1638 liters with seats and shelf folded down) | X Weak paintwork, in some places rust appears on the arches, trunk lid, under the door seals |
| ✓ Successful in terms of clarity and smoothness of switching box, which is rare for Chinese-made cars | |
| ✓ High energy intensity suspension |
Lifan X60 engine: detailed acquaintance, resource assessment
The Chinese company presents the Lifan X60 LFB479Q four-cylinder in-line engine as its own unique development, which was made jointly with the British company Ricardo. In reality, this is a prototype of the Toyota ICE 1ZZ-FE. Japanese engine was placed on Avensis, Corolla, Matrix, Celica. It is considered reliable, but with runs over 150 thousand km, it starts to eat oil: oil scraper rings coke, exhaust valves, the gaps between the piston and the cylinder walls are violated. This is fraught with failure of the catalyst, which is often changed to a flame arrester. To avoid such a fate, you need to follow the rules Maintenance and refuel with high-quality gasoline.
If you filled in fuel of dubious quality, we recommend using a combustion catalyst. It will increase the octane number of gasoline, minimize carbon formation and consumption, and protect against engine errors. check engine, which often lights up when refueling with gasoline octane rating below 93. Such an error may lead to changes in the engine control program.
Extend resource Lifan engine The tribotechnical composition of RVS-Master will also help X60. For processing LFB479Q you will need (the volume of oil in the system is 3.5 liters). Thanks to the processing of the Lifan X60 motor with a friction geomodifier, it will be possible to:
- Normalize compression by restoring working surfaces with a layer of cermet.
- Make cold starts easier.
- Reduce noise and vibration.
- Stabilize idle.
- To achieve an increase in resource - up to 120 thousand km.
With runs of more than 100 thousand km, it makes sense to use the Lifan X60, which will improve the functioning of the injectors and dynamics, eliminate failures during acceleration, and reduce gasoline consumption.
What is remarkable about the Lifan X60 box?
For the Lifan X60 crossover, a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic are available. Manual transmission quite durable, although aggressive driving, cross-country driving, untimely replacement oils can shorten its life. This will be manifested by a characteristic howl, difficulties with switching, extraneous sounds of a metallic nature. If the above problems are due to natural mechanical wear, compounding will help. This will restore the geometry of the gears, increase the resource of parts, compensate for existing wear, and make gear shifting smoother.
Automatic versions use the popular CVT from Punch Powertrain. The oil in it should be changed at a mileage of 60 thousand km. And for the restoration and prevention of breakdowns, it is advisable to combine maintenance with the processing of the Lifan X60 box with a composition.
