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 A17dtj engine

The 1.7-liter diesel engine Opel A17DTJ or LPV was produced from 2009 to 2011 in the Polish factory of the company and installed in many popular models such as Astra and Zafira. This engine was also available from 2007 to 2009 in the Euro 4 version under a different index, Z17DTJ. The A series also includes the engines: A13DTE, A17DTR, A20DTH, A22DM, and A22DMH.

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.

Opel Y17dt engine

The 1.7-liter diesel engine Opel Y17DT or LR6 was produced from 2000 to 2005 and installed in popular compact models of the group, such as Astra, Corsa, and Meriva. This engine was actually a modification of the well-known Japanese Isuzu 4EE2 diesel engine. The Y series also includes the following engines: Y20DTH, Y22DTH, and Y22DTR.

Opel Y22dtr engine

The 2.2-liter diesel engine Opel Y22DTR or L50 was produced from 2000 to 2005 and installed in many popular models of the company, such as Astra, Vectra, Signum, and Zafira. This engine was the largest and most powerful diesel engine of the company's own design. The Y series also includes the following engines: Y17DT, Y20DTH, and Y22DTH.

Honda J30a engine

The 3.0-liter V6 engine Honda J30A was manufactured at the factory in America between 1997 and 2007 and installed in several popular models of the brand, such as Accord and minivan Odyssey. After a minor upgrade, this engine was introduced to the Chinese market as J30Y1. The J-series lineup also includes the following engines: J25A, J32A, J35A, J37A.

Great Wall Gw4g15b engine

The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine Great Wall GW4G15B has been produced at the company's factory since 2013 and is installed in popular models of the Chinese company such as Hover H6 and Haval H6. This engine is actually a clone of the well-known Japanese Toyota 1NZ-FE engine. Other clones of Toyota engines include: GW4G15, GW4G15F, GW4G15K, and GW491QE.