From 2009 to 2012, the company’s Polish facility produced the 1.7-liter diesel Opel A17DTR or LPL, which was fitted to well-known models like the Zafira and Astra. This power unit, designated Z17DTR, was manufactured in the EURO 4 version between 2006 and 2010.
A13DTE, A17DTJ, A17DTR, A20DTH, A22DM, and A22DMH are members of the A family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Opel Astra H (A04) in 2009 – 2010;
- Opel Astra J (P10) in 2009 – 2012;
- Opel Zafira B (A05) in 2009 – 2010.
Specifications
| Production years | 2009-2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 1686 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 125 |
| Torque output, Nm | 280 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 18.1 |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.4 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Zafira 2010) — city — highway — combined |
7.1 4.9 5.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~340 000 |
| Weight, kg | 175 |
Disadvantages of the A17DTR engine
Above all, this diesel engine fears using subpar coolant;
Leaks start when antifreeze corrodes the heat exchanger gasket and nozzle sleeves;
On a run of 150–200 thousand kilometers, many owners were compelled to replace the turbine;
As always, a particulate filter and an EGR valve are necessary for routine maintenance;
Denso’s dependable but costly fuel system is the source of additional issues.