The 1.3-liter Opel A13DTE or LSF diesel engine was produced from 2009 to 2017 at a joint venture between General Motors and Fiat in the Polish town of Bielsko-Biala. This power unit is essentially an updated version of the famous Z13DTH diesel engine.
The A family: A13DTE, A17DTJ, A17DTR, A20DTH, A22DM, A22DMH.
The engine was installed 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 is afraid of the cold and its operation is difficult in frosty winter;
- The timing chain mechanism has a modest resource and is afraid of a drop in oil level;
- Dirty EGR valve here leads to the fact that the engine stalls immediately after the start;
- Thermostat leaks are common and are the main cause of overheating;
- When the particulate filter burns, diesel fuel enters the oil and has to be changed.
