The 3.2-liter engine Opel Z32SE or LU1 was produced from 2006 to 2011 and was installed in the popular crossover Antara and the practically identical Chevrolet Captiva. Many people confuse this engine with the LA3 power unit, which was used in Vectra or Signum models. The Z series also includes the following engines: Z20LET, Z22SE, Z22YH, Z24SED, and Z28NET.
| Exact capacity | 3195 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 227 HP |
| Torque | 297 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 89 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 85.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | three chains |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 7.4 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 250 000 HP |
| City | 16.4 litry |
| Route | 8.9 litry |
| Mixed | 11.6 litry |
The weight of the Z32SE engine according to the catalog is 190 kg. The engine number Z32SE is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. This engine does not like the cold weather and not only starts poorly in winter, but also freezes while driving. However, the main problems with the engine are related to the low lifespan of the timing chain mechanism. The chain can stretch already at a mileage of 50,000 km, and the cost of replacement is not pleasing. The engine is afraid of overheating, and driving with a clogged radiator quickly leads to ring deposits. Other failures of the power unit are usually associated with oil leaks and ECU glitches.
| Captiva 1 (C100) | 2006 - 2011 |
| Antara A (L07) | 2006 - 2010 |
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