Opel X17dtl engine

The 1.7-liter diesel engine Opel X17DTL or 2H8 was produced from 1994 to 2000 and installed in the first two generations of the very popular Astra model on our market. This engine is a proprietary design of the company and belongs to the GM Family II engine series. The X series also includes the following engines: X20DTL, X20DTH, and X22DTH.

Technical specifications of the Opel X17DTL 1.7 TD engine.

Exact capacity1700 cm³
Power systemswirl chamber
Engine power68 HP
Torque132 nm
Engine blockcast iron R4
Block headaluminum 8v
Cylinder diameter82.5 mm
Piston stroke.79.5 mm
Compression ratio22
Engine featuresthere is no
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivestrip
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
Turbochargingtak
What oils to use5.5 liters 5W-40
Fuel typediesel
Environmental classEURO 2
Approximate life expectancy300 000 HP

Fuel consumption Opel X17dtl engine

Using the example of the 1995 Opel Astra with a manual transmission:
City8.5 litry
Route5.2 litry
Mixed6.4 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the X17DTL engine according to the catalog is 165 kg. The engine number X17DTL is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. The unit is known for its resistance to diesel fuel quality and good repairability. The most common complaint is starting problems due to fuel pump malfunctions. The turbocharger quickly starts to consume oil, and its repair is relatively expensive. The timing belt has a modest lifespan, and its breakage or skipping is dangerous for the engine. The usual cause of oil consumption is a crankshaft seal leak or crankcase ventilation.

Engine Opel X17dtl

Opel
Astra F (T92)1994 - 1998
Astra G (T98)1998 - 2000

Engines from the same line as Opel X17dtl engine

See Also

Opel A17dtr engine

The 1.7-liter diesel engine Opel A17DTR or LPL was produced from 2009 to 2012 at the company's factory in Poland and installed in popular models such as Zafira, Astra. This engine was produced in Euro 4 version from 2006 to 2010 with the index Z17DTR. The A series also includes the following engines: A13DTE, A17DTJ, A20DTH, A22DM and A22DMH.

Opel A20dth engine

The 2.0-liter diesel engine Opel A20DTH or LBS was produced from 2008 to 2015 and installed in many popular models of the company, such as Astra, Insignia, and Zafira. This engine is essentially a modification of the well-known Italian Fiat Multijet II diesel engine. The A series also includes the following engines: A13DTE, A17DTJ, A17DTR, A22DM, and A22DMH.

Opel A22dmh engine

The 2.2-liter engine A22DMH or Opel Antara 2.2 CDTi was installed in Korea from 2010 to 2015 and used in the updated version of the popular crossover Antara on our market. The version of this engine for Chevrolet Captiva C140 is known as LNQ and Z22D1. The A series also includes the following engines: - A13DTE - A17DTJ - A17DTR - A20DTH - A22DM.

Opel X20dtl engine

The 2.0-liter diesel engine Opel X20DTL or LD3 was produced from 1996 to 2000 and installed in many popular models of the company, such as Astra, Vectra, Zafira. This engine developed by Opel was equipped with a Bosch VP-44 fuel pump. The X series also includes engines: X17DTL, X20DTH, and X22DTH.

VW Avf engine

The 1.9-liter, 8-valve VW AVF 1.9 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2000 to 2008 and was installed in mass-market models of the VAG group with a longitudinal arrangement of the power unit. This diesel engine is often found not only in the Audi A4, but also in the Volkswagen Passat B5 and the Škoda Superb. The EA188-1.9 family includes: AJM ASZ AUY AVB AWX AXB AXC BKC BLS BXE

Hyundai G4kh engine

The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine Hyundai-Kia G4KH or 2.0 Turbo GDi has been produced since 2010 and installed in sport versions of models such as Sonata, Optima, Sorento, and Sportage. There is a version of this engine designed for longitudinal placement with the designation G4KL. Theta Line: G4KA G4KC G4KD G4KE G4KF G4KG G4KJ G4KM G4KN