Opel X18xe1 engine

The 1.8-liter Opel X18XE1 engine was produced from 1998 to 2000 at the Hungarian factory and installed in the most popular models of the company at that time, such as the Astra, Vectra, and Zafira. This power unit had nothing to do with the X18XE engine and was a modification of the X16XEL engine. The X10 line also includes the following engines: - X14XE - X16XEL - X16SZR - X18XE

Opel X18XE1 1.8 liter engine technical specifications.

Exact capacity1796 cm³
Power systemdistributed injection
Engine power116 HP
Torque170 nm
Engine blockcast iron R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Cylinder diameter80.5 mm
Piston stroke.88.2 mm
Compression ratio10.5
Engine featuresVIS
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivebelt
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use4.25 liters 5W-30
Fuel type92
Environmental classEURO 2
Approximate life expectancy320 000 HP

Fuel consumption Opel X18xe1 engine

Using the example of the 2000 Opel Astra with a manual transmission:
City10.9 litry
Route6.0 litry
Mixed7.8 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the X18XE1 engine according to the catalog is 145 kg. The engine number X18XE1 is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. Many engine problems are related to ECU glitches, it is easier to buy a new one than to repair it. Floating RPM is the second most common issue, usually caused by throttle clogging. Sometimes, unstable operation of this unit is associated with carbon deposits in the EGR valve. The timing belt doesn't last long, replace it every 60,000 km or in case of valve breakage.

Engine Opel X18xe1

Opel
Astra G (T98)1998 - 2000
Vectra B (J96)1999 - 2000
Zafira A (T98)1999 - 2000

Engines from the same line as Opel X18xe1 engine

See Also

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