Stylish Geely MK Cross with outstanding looks and attractive technical characteristics, has already won the hearts of many Russian motorists. Although it is only a stretch to call this model a full-fledged crossover, a hatchback car can surprise consumers with increased ground clearance and affordability.
You can buy Geely MK Cross in Russia in two trim levels. Outstanding dynamics should not be expected from the "Chinese", because the car is equipped with a four-cylinder 16-valve gasoline engine with a capacity of 94 liters. with. and a volume of 1.5 liters. This is the Toyota 5A-FE engine, which has proven itself exclusively from the positive side. Such power unit fit with mechanical box gear.
A Chinese car with an economical fuel consumption will be a good find for a family, with frequent country trips. A hatchback for an active lifestyle feels confident enough on Russian roads, so it is an excellent choice for outdoor trips or long-distance travel. In addition, the Geely MK Cross is characterized by decent build quality, safety, and good equipment compared to more expensive competitors.
Spare parts for Geely MK Cross with delivery
For many foreign cars, it is not always easy to purchase spare parts in Russian cities. A scarce assortment and inflated prices make car owners look for an alternative or buy parts via the Internet.
You can order spare parts for the engine for Geely MK Cross in the Agatol online store. Our catalog supports a rich assortment of parts, Supplies and components, accessories. Everything you need for repair, tuning or Maintenance buyers from any region of the Russian Federation can purchase from us. Spare parts for Geely MK Cross engine can be picked up from availability by performing an online search on the site. But even if the required items are not available at the moment, our company will always supply spare parts for Chinese models from warehouses in Moscow or from China.
Geely Mk Cross came out on Russian market in 2011. Assembly with welding and painting of the body was organized in Cherkessk at the Derways plant. At the end of 2015, production of the model was discontinued, and the rest were sold out in the spring of 2016.
MK Cross is a raised version of the Geely MK2 hatchback. Both cars are built on the same platform with the Geely MK sedan, which is based on the first generation Toyota Yaris / Vios technologies (1999-2005). The pseudo-crossover stands out with its increased ground clearance of 175 mm, a fake body kit, door moldings and roof rails.
MK Cross was offered in two trim levels. The basic Comfort version had two airbags, air conditioning, power steering, 4 power windows, electric drive and heated mirrors, ABS and EBD. The more advanced Luxury was complemented by an electric sunroof and a "leather interior". Heated seats, unfortunately, was not provided in any of the configurations.
In crash tests according to ANCAP (Australia and New Zealand), the MK hatchback earned three stars, gaining 8.4 points out of 16 possible.
Engines
Geely MK Cross was equipped with only one engine - an aspirated gasoline with a volume of 1.5 liters and a power of 94 hp. The engine is a licensed copy of Toyota's 5A-FE.
The gas distribution mechanism is driven by a toothed belt, which is recommended to be changed every 60,000 km (1.5-2 thousand rubles with work).
The same interval should be observed between adjustments of the valve clearance, otherwise the valves may burn out (more often it presses the intake valves). Clearances are adjusted using pushers (cups). The cost of the procedure in the service is about 7,000 rubles.
In cars assembled before 2013 and having run over 50-100 thousand km, there is an increase in oil consumption of more than 1 liter per 1000 km. In some cases, it is possible to get rid of the disease after replacing valve stem seals(5000-8000 rubles). But sometimes bedding and wear is found oil scraper rings(15-20 thousand rubles with work). In advanced cases, even cylinder wall wear is possible. Under these circumstances, it will be necessary to sleeve or change the engine (30-60 thousand rubles). The problem of oil consumption and wear of rings less often affects MK Cross of 2013 release and is not noticed among younger cars of the 14th and 15th years.
On the first 100,000 kilometers, a leaky radiator (2,000 rubles), a failed fuel pump (1,000 rubles) and a rear engine mount (from 400 rubles) often require replacement. The pump (1,500 rubles) and the thermostat (1,000 rubles) can surrender after 100-150 thousand km.
Transmission
In conjunction with the engine, only 5-speed mechanics worked. The clutch resource is over 60-100 thousand km. To replace it, the box has to be removed. The cost of a new clutch kit is 4-5 thousand rubles, and the cost of work is 3-6 thousand rubles.
Unfortunately, the manual transmission may require repair after 50-100 thousand km. There is noise, hum, or poor transmissions. As a rule, only the bearings have to be replaced (about 10,000 rubles). If the bearings fall apart, the gears will be destroyed, and possibly the case will also break. In this case, you will have to look for a used box (10-30 thousand rubles). A new manual transmission is more expensive than 40,000 rubles.
Sometimes it is possible to get rid of the noise after tightening the secondary shaft bearing. This is done through a special hatch located on the box body from the side of the left wheel.
Undercarriage
McPherson struts are installed on the front axle, and a twist beam on the rear axle. The Geely MK Cross suspension is almost identical to the MK sedan. Only the front springs and shock absorbers differ (the platform for the spring is located higher).
Suspension elements do not shine with durability. Racks and stabilizer bushings are the fastest to give up. On a segment of 50-100 thousand km, the front levers (1,000 rubles) and front wheel bearings (from 500 rubles) become unusable. In addition, the front shock absorbers and thrust bearings can be covered (3,000 rubles for a high-quality analogue), or the outer SHRUS (from 1,000 rubles) begin to crackle.
Front brakes require regular maintenance- the caliper guides turn sour pretty quickly.
Other problems and malfunctions
Unfortunately, MK Cross body metal has poor corrosion resistance. The first rust begins to emerge from under the plastic door sills after 3-4 years. Rusty spots soon show up on the bonnet, doors, roof, rear wheel arches and under the headlights on the fenders.
Electric heating of mirrors often fails (200-500 rubles for a mirror element). There are also problems with the electronic instrument panel - the indication disappears. The tidy comes to life after soldering the board.
The generator can also get sick: the voltage regulator fails, or the brushes wear out.
There are difficulties with the stove motor (3,000 rubles) or its rheostat (900 rubles).
The heater radiator can leak or clog up with sludge after 50-100 thousand km. The Toyota analog is available for 2,000 rubles. The replacement process is laborious. The front panel must be disassembled to access the radiator. For work in the service, they will ask for about 5,000 rubles.
From time to time, the cables for adjusting the air flows and the stove tap fly off.
Conclusion
The quality of Geely MK Cross is a little disappointing in some places. Fortunately, there are many inexpensive Chinese-made substitutes on the market. True, they have an even shorter resource in comparison with the original installed at the factory. However, new original parts have a very democratic price tag. However, in order not to be engaged in repairs again soon, it is better to use better quality analogues. They may be more expensive, but they will save time and nerves.
The engine is the heart of the car. He does not forgive low-quality spare parts, consumables and unqualified maintenance. Therefore, every motorist is primarily interested in the reliability and durability of the motor.
As an engine for Geely MK Cross installed Toyota 5A-FE variation purchased by a company under a license. It was he who was installed on Toyota corolla The A100 is the benchmark for reliability and quality in the Japanese car industry. With timely maintenance, this unit could well run over a million kilometers.
For the Chinese market, engines with a volume of 1.8 and 1.3 liters are installed. But only a version with a petrol engine with a volume of 1498 cc (94 hp) is supplied to Russia. It is he who will be considered below.
Specifications
The Geely four-cylinder engine is equipped with a DOHC gas distribution system. The system is reliable, allowing high revs"Remove" more power from a small engine displacement. At the same time, the design of the engine itself is lightened and the economy is increased. Below are the basic parameters.
Features of operation
Fuel consumption
Unfortunately, it is practically impossible to keep within the factory "7 liters per hundred" in real operation conditions. And, if after running on the track and it turns out to get closer to the desired result, then in the city, the average consumption per hundred kilometers will be 9-10 liters, with very leisurely driving and without sudden acceleration. Otherwise, you can add a couple more liters on top.
Butter
Engine oil is changed in the standard way, every ten thousand kilometers or every twelve months. Both the plant and car owners recommend casting synthetic, with a viscosity index 5w40... On services, as a rule, they fill in Shell or Castrol.
Timing
The gas distribution mechanism is equipped with a belt drive. Changes at 60 thousand mileage, but it is better to check the condition after 40,000 km... Replacement may be required earlier, but it happens that even after 60 thousand, the belt is almost not worn out.
If the timing belt teeth slip or break, valve, usually, does not fold... Although no one is immune from exceptions. Therefore, it is better not to start the timing belt condition. The valves require adjustment every 40 thousand km.
What have we got?
The engine turned out to be more capricious than its predecessor from Toyota. It often requires adjustment and can present unpleasant surprises. But, in general, the unit is reliable and easy to maintain. We can talk about a resource of 150-200 thousand before the engine bulkhead. And then the same amount before overhaul... That in the conditions of modern "disposable" cars, it is quite a good result.
You can buy a new one from us or contract engine Geely MK Cross. The engine (ICE) on the Geely MK Cross is usually bought if the repair of the old engine is not possible. In addition, if, for example, only nominal dimensions are used for the motor piston group, and the crankshaft will need to be sharpened, then there remains only the option of buying another engine. At our service stations, there is an option to buy an overhauled engine after a light or major overhaul.
Geely MK Cross engine options:
1. Used engine Geely MK Cross- this is an engine that was removed from another car and presumably it can work. As a rule, such engines were removed from damaged cars. Some have mileage data, some don't. Second-hand engine warranty - from 5 to 30 days from the date of purchase. In fact, the warranty ends at the time of installation and verification of its functionality.
2. Moved engine Geely MK Cross- this is an engine that had problems that the client did not want to fix or the delivery time for spare parts was very long. The client leaves such an engine to a minder and he slowly buys in addition necessary spare parts and makes repairs. As a rule, in addition to new parts for the previous problem, all gaskets and oil seals on the engine are changed. Overhauled engines are usually sold without attachments... This is the rarest type and if available, it is better to buy such an engine right away. The warranty for the remanufactured internal combustion engine is 3 months or 20,000 km. mileage.
The engine is all the power, the power of the car. All motorists are primarily interested in its stable, reliable work.
Geely MK Cross uses a variation Toyota engine 5A-FE, similar to the one used on the Toyota Corolla A100. Toyota Corolla A100, in turn, was famous for the reliability and quality of the Japanese car industry.
The Geely MK Cross engine is equipped with a DOHC gas distribution system, a four-cylinder type. The volume of the engine is small, 1.5 liters, the power is 94 hp, at 6 thousand rpm. With such a set of characteristics, you can accelerate a car to a speed of 165 km / h. The engine has 16 valves. An experienced driver will accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 17 seconds. Economical filling of the engine.
Butter
Most often, Castrol or Shell oil is used on services. It is necessary to change the oil once / 12 months. or once. / 10 thousand km. Recommended with viscosity grade 5w40.
Fuel consumption
In the factory settings, it is declared, if we consider such a situation on the highway, this indicator is close to reality, but in real urban conditions the fuel consumption will be 9-10 liters.
Timing
The mechanism uses a belt drive. Usually, the replacement of a belt drive is required after 60 thousand kilometers. After 40 thousand km. it is advisable to check its condition; an earlier replacement of the drive may be required, for some even after 60 thousand km. it is in perfect condition.
Sometimes the rear engine mount fails, this becomes noticeable by knocking and vibration while the car is moving. However, repairing the rear engine support will not be difficult, the main thing that needs to be done is to unscrew it from the engine bracket back cushion engine Geely MK Cross and remove the bolt, then follow the standard steps to unscrew and loosen the bolts, then insert a new spare part.
We see that this engine is a little tricky to operate. It is necessary to frequently analyze his condition. However, in spite of everything, it can be said that this mechanism is of high quality and economical in service.
