From 2008 to 2015, the 1.8-liter Opel A18XER or Ecotec 2H0 engine was assembled in Hungary and fitted to well-known company models like the Mokka, Insignia, and two Zafira generations. Among all the group’s units at the time, A-XER motors are thought to be the most dependable.
A12XER, A14XER, A14NET, A16XER, A16LET, and A16XHT are all part of the A10 line.
The engine was mounted on:
- Opel Insignia A (G09) in 2008 – 2013;
- Opel Mokka A (J13) in 2013 – 2015;
- Opel Zafira B (A05) in 2010 – 2014; Zafira C (P12) in 2011 – 2015.
Specifications
| Production years | 2008-2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 1796 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 175 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.2 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | VIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | DCVCP |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.45 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Mokka 2014) — city — highway — combined |
9.5 5.7 7.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
| Weight, kg | 120 |
Disadvantages of the A18XER engine
The ignition system, particularly the coil module, causes the most issues;
Leaks in oil coolers are also frequent; replacing the gasket usually helps;
Phase regulators in this generation of motors are more dependable, but occasionally they malfunction;
An unreliable crankcase ventilation system is the engine’s weak point;
Remember to use measuring cups to adjust valve clearances.