The first generation of the Frontera SUV and the well-liked Sintra minivan were equipped with the 2.2-liter Opel X22XE engine, which was assembled at various factories of the company between 1995 and 1999. The popular Omega model was equipped with this power unit in the EURO 3 version of the Y22XE.
The X20SE, X20XEV, X22SE, X25XE, and X30XE engines are also part of the X20 series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Opel Frontera A (U92) in 1995 – 1998;
- Opel Sintra A (APV) in 1996 – 1999.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-1999 |
| Displacement, cc | 2198 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 135 – 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 200 – 205 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 94.6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Frontera 1996) — city — highway — combined |
15.0 9.4 11.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 140 |
Disadvantages of the X22XE engine
Contamination of the idle speed controller, crankcase ventilation, or EGR is linked to traction dips and floating engine speeds;
The exhaust manifold frequently cracks;
The timing belt has numerous issues; when it jumps, the phases go off course; when it breaks, the valves bend; all types of sensors frequently malfunction, but the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors are particularly problematic; hydraulic lifters can knock to 100,000 kilometers when using low-quality lubricant.