Since 2008, the company has been producing the 1.6-liter Opel A16XER or Ecotec LDE engine, which is found in the company’s most well-known models, including the Astra, Zafira, Mokka, and Insignia. The most recent B-series’ Euro 6 engines are now gradually replacing these power units.
A12XER, A14XER, A14NET, A16LET, A16XHT, and A18XER are all part of the A10 line.
The engine was mounted on:
- Opel Astra J (P10) in 2009 – 2015;
- Opel Insignia A (G09) in 2008 – 2012;
- Opel Mokka A (J13) in 2012 – 2018;
- Opel Zafira B (A05) in 2010 – 2011.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2008 |
| Displacement, cc | 1598 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 115 |
| Torque output, Nm | 155 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.5 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
| Features | VIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | DCVCP |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Astra 2011) — city — highway — combined |
8.3 5.1 6.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 115 |
Disadvantages of the A16XER engine
The coil module is the weak point in ignition issues, which occur most frequently;
Phase regulators rapidly fail when using non-original oil; lubricant leaks from the heat exchanger, whose gasket is typically rented, rank second;
A crankcase ventilation system malfunction is indicated by a loud whistle under the hood; valve clearances must be changed by choosing cups every 100,000 kilometers.