Since 2009, the company has been producing the 1.4-liter Opel A14XER or Ecotec LDD engine, which is fitted to the company’s well-known compact models, including the Corsa, Meriva, and Adam. These days, new Euro 6 B-series engines are gradually replacing the units in this family.
A12XER, A14NET, A16XER, A16LET, A16XHT, and A18XER are all part of the A10 line.
The engine was mounted on:
- Opel Adam A (M13) since 2013;
- Opel Astra J (P10) in 2009 – 2013;
- Opel Corsa D (S07) in 2009 – 2014;
- Opel Meriva B (S10) in 2010 – 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2009 |
| Displacement, cc | 1398 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 100 |
| Torque output, Nm | 130 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73.4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82.6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | VIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | DCVCP |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Corsa 2011) — city — highway — combined |
7.0 4.6 5.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 105 |
Disadvantages of the A14XER engine
This series of motors frequently make noise, whistle, and click, but this is not a malfunction;
Oil leaks frequently happen, particularly from beneath the pressure sensor or valve cover;
The antiquated crankcase ventilation system ranks second in terms of lubricant leaks; electric fan malfunctions frequently result in engine overheating;
Here, the thermostat, pump, ignition module, and candles are fewer than usual.