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

Opel A12xer engine

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Opel X22SE engine

The 2.2-liter Opel X22SE engine was produced by the German company from 1998 to 2000 and was only installed in the second generation of the very popular off-road vehicle, the Frontera model. In 2000, this engine was updated to meet the Euro 3 emission standards and received a new index, Y22SE. The X20 series also includes the following engines: X20SE, X20XEV, X22XE, X25XE, and X30XE.

Opel Z10xe engine

1.0-liter engine Opel Z10XE or LW3 was produced from 2000 to 2003 at the Austrian factory and installed only in the third generation of the popular Corsa model and in the first Agila. This engine belongs to the extensive family of small GM family 0 engines. The Z10 series also includes engines: Z10XEP, Z12XE, Z12XEP, Z14XE, and Z14XEP.

Opel Z16xer engine

The 1.6-liter Opel Z16XER or LDE engine was installed in various factories from 2006 to 2010 and fitted in many popular models of the group, such as Astra, Zafira, and Insignia. This engine was also used in Chevrolet vehicles under the designation F16D4. The Z15 series also includes engines: Z16SE, Z16XE, Z16XEP, Z18XE, and Z18XER.

Honda D17a engine

The 1.7-liter gasoline engine Honda D17A was produced by the company from 2000 to 2007 and installed in popular models of the Japanese corporation, such as Civic, FR-V or Stream minivan. The D17A engines are divided into two groups, some were equipped with the VTEC system, and others were not. The D-series engine line also includes: D13B, D14A, D15B, and D16A.

BMW N53 engine

The BMW N53 petrol engine series with a capacity of 2.5 and 3.0 liters was produced from 2007 to 2013 and was mainly used in the company's models for the European car market. This engine is essentially a version of the N52 engine with direct fuel injection. The inline-6 engine lineup includes: M20, M30, M50, M52, M54, N52, N54, N55, and B58.