CHEVROLET Volt
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2011 CHEVROLET Volt LGX (Gasoline range extender engine)/Electric Motor (High-capacity battery pack) (1GB3T1E42BU100001+)
1GB3T1E42BU100001+ / LGX (Gasoline range extender engine), Electric Motor (High-capacity battery pack) / Series plug-in hybrid with a 1.4L inline-4 gasoline engine acting as a range extender combined with electric traction motor
2013 CHEVROLET Volt LFV (M1XX)
M1XX / LFV / 1.4 L Ecotec gasoline inline-4 engine paired with an electric motor in a series-parallel hybrid setup.
2015 CHEVROLET Volt LF4/eAssist electric drive system (1LT/2LT/3LT variants)
1LT/2LT/3LT variants / LF4, eAssist electric drive system / Range-extended electric vehicle with a 1.4L I4 gasoline engine (LF4) as a generator and an electric motor drivetrain
2018 CHEVROLET Volt L3B (1GYEV6E4XJ)
1GYEV6E4XJ / L3B / 1.5L I4 Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine paired with 1.5L electric motor, combined powertrain output around 149 hp
2020 CHEVROLET Volt L3D (1G1RC6S59LU1)
1G1RC6S59LU1 / L3D / The 2020 Chevrolet Volt features a 1.5L naturally aspirated inline-4 engine (engine code L3D) coupled with an electric motor in a plug-in hybrid configuration.
Códigos de motor por año
| Año | Versión | Códigos de motor | Cilindrada | Sistema de combustible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | technical-profile | LGX (Gasoline range extender engine), Electric Motor (High-capacity battery pack) | 1.4 L (1399 cc), inline-4 | MPI (Multi-Point Fuel Injection) on gasoline engine |
| 2013 | technical-profile | LFV | 1.4 L (1399 cc) | Multi-port fuel injection |
| 2015 | technical-profile | LF4, eAssist electric drive system | 1.4 L (1399 cc) | Multi-point fuel injection (gas engine) |
| 2018 | technical-profile | L3B | 1490 cc (1.5 L) | Direct Injection |
| 2020 | technical-profile | L3D | 1.5 liters (1490 cc) | Multiport fuel injection |
Capacidad de aceite por motor
| Año | Códigos de motor | Tipo de aceite | Capacidad de aceite | Fluido |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LGX (Gasoline range extender engine), Electric Motor (High-capacity battery pack) | SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil recommended for LGX engine | Approx. 4.2 liters service-fill including oil filter change for gasoline engine | Not applicable; electric drive system |
| 2013 | LFV | SAE 5W-30 synthetic | Approximately 4.2 liters (service fill; includes oil filter replacement) | Special Voltec transmission fluid; 3.5 liters approx. |
| 2015 | LF4, eAssist electric drive system | SAE 0W-20 synthetic; GM Dexos1 Gen 2 | Approx. 4.2 liters (service fill with filter change) | Electric drive unit coolant & lubrication system; specific GM fluid recommended |
| 2018 | L3B | GM dexos1 Gen 2 compliant 5W-30 synthetic | 4.2 US quarts (includes service-fill and filter replacement) | Electric drive system specific fluid, replaced as per dealer service intervals |
| 2020 | L3D | SAE 5W-30, API SN or higher synthetic oil | 4.6 quarts / 4.4 liters including filter (service-fill) | Electric drive unit fluid (manufacturer specified) |
Especificaciones técnicas
- Motores: LGX (Gasoline range extender engine), Electric Motor (High-capacity battery pack), LFV, LF4, eAssist electric drive system, L3B, L3D
- Transmisiones: No manual transmission; single-speed fixed-gear electric drive, No conventional automatic; direct-drive electric motor with power split device, Not applicable; electric drive system, Not available; fixed ratio EV transmission, Voltec electronically controlled transmission system, Special Voltec transmission fluid; 3.5 liters approx., None (single speed fixed gear EV transmission), N/A
- Medidas de neumáticos: 215/50R17 91V, 215/50R17, 215/45R18 in some markets, 215/45R18
- Patrón de pernos: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Torque de rueda: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batería: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluidos y datos de servicio
- Aceite de motor: SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil recommended for LGX engine / SAE 5W-30 synthetic / SAE 0W-20 synthetic; GM Dexos1 Gen 2 / GM dexos1 Gen 2 compliant 5W-30 synthetic
- Fluido de transmisión: Not applicable; electric drive system / Special Voltec transmission fluid; 3.5 liters approx. / Electric drive unit coolant & lubrication system; specific GM fluid recommended / Electric drive system specific fluid, replaced as per dealer service intervals
- Refrigerante: Approximately 7 liters (combined system cooling for engine and battery) / Approximately 8.5 liters for combined engine and battery cooling system / Estimated 9.5 liters (hybrid cooling circuits combined) / Approx. 7.0 liters (includes battery thermal management system)
- Líquido de frenos: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT3 or DOT4 hydraulic brake fluid
Problemas conocidos
- Battery capacity degradation over time and mileage
- Electric drivetrain thermal management issues in extreme climates
- Reduced battery capacity over long term
- Electric motor cooling system issues
- Brake system wear due to regenerative braking usage
- Battery capacity degradation over years
- Thermal management system issues
- Fuel range extender reliability
- Battery capacity loss over long-term usage
- 12V battery failure in cold climates
- Battery capacity degradation beyond expected range
- Water pump relay failure causing overheating alerts