In the Polish town of Bielsko-Biala, a joint venture between General Motors and Fiat produced the 1.3-liter Opel A13DTE or LSF diesel engine from 2009 to 2017. In essence, this power unit is an upgraded Z13DTH diesel engine.
A13DTE, A17DTJ, A17DTR, A20DTH, A22DM, and A22DMH are members of the A family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Opel Astra J (P10) in 2009 – 2013;
- Opel Combo D (X12) in 2012 – 2016;
- Opel Corsa D (S07) in 2009 – 2014;
- Opel Meriva B (S10) in 2010 – 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | 2009-2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 1248 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 90 – 95 |
| Torque output, Nm | 180 – 200 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 69.6 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82 |
| Compression ratio | 16.8 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.2 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Astra 2011) — city — highway — combined |
5.0 3.6 4.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 135 |
Disadvantages of the A13DTE engine
This diesel engine struggles to operate in the bitter cold because it fears the cold;
The timing chain mechanism fears a drop in oil level and has limited resources;
Here, a dirty EGR valve causes the engine to stall right after starting;
Overheating is mostly caused by thermostat leaks, which are frequent;
Diesel fuel gets into the oil and needs to be replaced when the particulate filter burns.