The 2.0-liter engine Opel C20NE or LE4 was produced from 1986 to 1996 in Germany and installed in all mid-size models of the company at that time, such as Vectra and Omega. After being upgraded to meet the EURO 2 environmental standard, this power unit received a new index X20SE. The C20/30 line also includes engines: C20XE, C20LET, C24NE, and C30SE.
| Exact capacity | 1998 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 115 HP |
| Torque | 170 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder diameter | 86 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 1 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 11.9 litry |
| Route | 6.3 litry |
| Mixed | 8.1 litry |
The weight of the C20NE engine according to the catalog is 120 kg. The engine number C20NE is located at the junction of the block with the cylinder head. The motor is reliable, without weak points, and all its problems are related to natural wear and tear. Drivers most often complain about the quirks of the ignition system, especially the distributor. Failures of various electronic sensors are in second place in popularity here. The timing belt lasts approximately 50-60 thousand km, but if it breaks, the valves will not bend. Due to the use of cheap oils, hydraulic lifters can start ticking up to 100 thousand km.
| Astra F (T92) | 1992 - 1994 |
| Ascona C (J82) | 1986 - 1988 |
| Calibra A (C89) | 1989 - 1996 |
| Frontera A (U92) | 1991 - 1995 |
| Kadett E (T85) | 1986 - 1993 |
| Omega A (V87) | 1986 - 1993 |
| Vectra A (J89) | 1988 - 1995 |
The 2.2-liter Opel X22XE engine was produced from 1995 to 1999 at various plants within the company and was installed in the first generation of the Frontier SUV and the popular Sintra minivan. This powertrain, in its EURO 3 version labeled as Y22XE, was also used in the well-known Omega model. The X20 series also includes the following engines: X20SE, X20XEV, X22SE, X25XE, and X30XE.
The 3.0-liter engine Opel X30XE or Ecotec L81 was produced in England from 1994 to 2001 and installed in popular models of the company such as Omega, Vectra, and Cadillac Catera. There was also a more powerful and rare version of this engine with the index X30XEI. The X20 series also includes the following engines: X20SE, X20XEV, X22SE, X22XE, and X25XE.
The 3.2-liter V6 engine Opel Y32SE or LA3 was produced in England from 2001 to 2005 and installed in the Omega, Signum, and Vectra C models. When transitioning to Euro 4 emission standards, it received the index Z32SE. There is also a version of this engine with a supercharger from Irmscher with a power of 300 HP and a torque of 370 Nm. Another engine belonging to the Y series is: Y26SE.
The 1.8-liter Opel Z18XER or 2H0 engine was produced in Hungary from 2005 to 2010 and installed in many popular models of the company, such as Astra, Vectra, Insignia, and Zafira. This engine was also used in European Chevrolet models under the designation F18D4. The Z15 series also includes the following engines: Z16SE, Z16XE, Z16XEP, Z16XER, and Z18XE.
The 4.0-liter diesel engine of Mercedes OM629 was produced by the company from 2005 to 2010 and was only installed in the largest and most expensive models of the company, such as W211, W221, and X164. The engine was offered in one version, DE 40 LA, but with different indices: 420 CDI and 450 CDI. The V8 series also includes: OM628.