The 1.7-liter diesel engine Opel A17DTJ or LPV was produced from 2009 to 2011 at the Polish plant of the concern and was installed on a number of mass models, such as Astra, Zafira. This unit from 2007 to 2009 was produced in EURO 4 modifications under a different index Z17DTJ.
The A family: A13DTE, A17DTJ, A17DTR, A20DTH, A22DM, A22DMH.
The engine was installed on:
- Opel Astra H (A04) in 2009 – 2010;
- Opel Astra J (P10) in 2009 – 2011;
- Opel Zafira B (A05) in 2009 – 2011.
Specifications
| Production years | 2009-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 1686 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 110 |
| Torque output, Nm | 260 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 18.0 |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.4 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Astra 2010) — city — highway — combined |
5.7 4.1 4.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 175 |
Disadvantages of the A17DTJ engine
- The use of low-quality antifreeze quickly affects the condition of the motor;
- Most complaints about injector sleeve leaks due to corroded rubber seals;
- For the same reason, the engine heat exchanger gasket shrinks and begins to ooze;
- The timing belt resource is about 150,000 km, the turbine often runs a little longer;
- Enough problems with Denso fuel equipment, particulate filter or EGR valve.
