CR-Z · 2012–2015

Honda CR-Z 1.5 IMA CR-Z · 137 hp (2012 to 2015)

The Honda CR-Z 1.5 IMA of the CR-Z generation uses the LEA 1.5 Hybrid petrol engine with 137 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 137 PS / 101 kW
Displacement: 1 497 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: LEA 1.5 Hybrid
Period covered: 2012–2015
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

137 hp (101 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2012 to 2015.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. It replaces the 124 hp version built until 2012.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Honda CR-Z 1.5 IMA CR-Z?

The LEA 1.5 Hybrid petrol engine (1 497 cc), 137 hp (101 kW).

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Which oil for the Honda CR-Z 1.5 IMA?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the LEA 1.5 Hybrid engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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