The 2.0-liter Opel X20SE engine was built at a German company between 1995 and 1999, and it was fitted to the Omega and Frontera, the company’s two biggest models at the time. This unit is essentially the same as the motor under the C20NE index, which was its predecessor.
The X20XEV, X22SE, X22XE, X25XE, and X30XE engines are also part of the X20 series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Opel Frontera A in 1995 – 1998;
- Opel Omega B in 1994 – 1999.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-1999 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 116 |
| Torque output, Nm | 175 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.50 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Omega 1996) — city — highway — combined |
13.5 7.2 8.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
Disadvantages of the X20SE engine
The engine is regarded as dependable, and all of its issues are related to normal wear and tear;
On the forums, Opel owners most frequently lament ignition system malfunctions;
The failure of one or more sensors ranks second in terms of popularity;
Hydraulic lifters may knock from poor-quality oil at high mileage;
The timing belt can travel between 50,000 and 60,000 kilometers, but the valves do not bend when it breaks.