The 1.6-liter Opel A16XER or Ecotec LDE engine has been produced by the concern since 2008 and is installed on the most popular models of the company, such as Astra, Zafira, Mokka, Insignia. Now such power units are gradually giving way to Euro 6 engines of the latest B-series.
The A10 line includes: A12XER, A14XER, A14NET, A16LET, A16XHT and A18XER.
The engine was installed on:
- Opel Astra J (P10) in 2009 – 2015;
- Opel Insignia A (G09) in 2008 – 2012;
- Opel Mokka A (J13) in 2012 – 2018;
- Opel Zafira B (A05) in 2010 – 2011.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2008 |
| Displacement, cc | 1598 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 115 |
| Torque output, Nm | 155 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.5 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
| Features | VIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | DCVCP |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Astra 2011) — city — highway — combined |
8.3 5.1 6.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 115 |
Disadvantages of the A16XER engine
- Most often, there are ignition problems and the weak point here is the coil module;
- In second place are lubricant leaks from the heat exchanger, usually its gasket is rented;
- When using non-original oil, phase regulators quickly fail;
- A strong whistle under the hood is a sign of a breakdown in the crankcase ventilation system;
- Every 100,000 km, valve clearances need to be adjusted by selecting cups.
