Can someone tell me what is an EcoTech engine?
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many auto manufacturers named their generation of engines.
Honda's VTEC is an acronym
Ford used its InTech engine
EcoTec = another acronym:
Emissions Control Optimisation TEChnology
GM also has its Vortec line up.
But ecoTec Family II engines, although introduced circa 2000, are a modern version of the original Family I engines that populated many GM/Euro cars such as Opel with the 1.7-2.4 liter family.
In a nutshell, the EcoTec is a family of engines designed to make efficient power using small CC size which are cleaner-burning(emissions) than earlier versions.
One bit of good news for many that havent realized it yet...the 2.4 liter engine uses a timing chain assembly for cam timing, as opposed to a serviceable timing belt like many of today's OHC 4-cylinder engines. I honestly dont know if the 2.2 uses a chain as well, since i dont have a 2.2.
EDIT:
of course...duh. The 2.2 also uses a timing chain...they are considered one of the "lowest required maintenance" engines in GM's stable.
Honda's VTEC is an acronym
Ford used its InTech engine
EcoTec = another acronym:
Emissions Control Optimisation TEChnology
GM also has its Vortec line up.
But ecoTec Family II engines, although introduced circa 2000, are a modern version of the original Family I engines that populated many GM/Euro cars such as Opel with the 1.7-2.4 liter family.
In a nutshell, the EcoTec is a family of engines designed to make efficient power using small CC size which are cleaner-burning(emissions) than earlier versions.
One bit of good news for many that havent realized it yet...the 2.4 liter engine uses a timing chain assembly for cam timing, as opposed to a serviceable timing belt like many of today's OHC 4-cylinder engines. I honestly dont know if the 2.2 uses a chain as well, since i dont have a 2.2.
EDIT:
of course...duh. The 2.2 also uses a timing chain...they are considered one of the "lowest required maintenance" engines in GM's stable.
I have a 07 cobalt lt with a 2.2l engine.So does this means my engine also uses a timing chain assambly for cam timing?
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Here's some fun info on the Ecotec:
Tunersource.GMblog article sniplet:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/general-hhr-4/more-ecotec-goodness-%7E-9430/
Ecotec 2.2 2007 model improvments:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/general-hhr-4/ecotec-2-2l-2007-model-year-improvements-summary-9390/
Ecotec 2.4 2007 model yr improvements:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/general-hhr-4/ecotec-2-4l-vvt-2007-model-year-improvements-summary-9391/
365,000 mile Ecotec engine:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/general-hhr-4/365-867-mile-ecotec-motor-8831/
Tunersource.GMblog article sniplet:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/general-hhr-4/more-ecotec-goodness-%7E-9430/
Ecotec 2.2 2007 model improvments:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/general-hhr-4/ecotec-2-2l-2007-model-year-improvements-summary-9390/
Ecotec 2.4 2007 model yr improvements:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/general-hhr-4/ecotec-2-4l-vvt-2007-model-year-improvements-summary-9391/
365,000 mile Ecotec engine:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/general-hhr-4/365-867-mile-ecotec-motor-8831/