Opel A30XH or A30HF 3.0-liter V6 petrol engine has been produced only since 2010 and is installed on a number of large GM models, including the popular Antara and Captiva. These motors in the catalog of the American concern carry the indices LF1 and LFW, respectively.
The A-series also includes engines: A20NFT, A20NHT, A24XE and A28NET.
The engine was installed on:
- Opel Antara A (L07) in 2010 – 2017;
- Chevrolet Captiva C140 in 2011 – 2018;
- Saab 9-4X in 2010 – 2011.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 2994 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 250 – 275 |
| Torque output, Nm | 285 – 305 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 89 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80.3 |
| Compression ratio | 11.7 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | DCVCP |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Antara 2014) — city — highway — combined |
15.5 8.0 10.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 200 |
Disadvantages of the A30XH engine
- The main problems of this engine are related to the direct fuel injection system.
- The valves must be regularly cleaned of carbon deposits, as well as monitor the condition of the injection pump.
- With any contamination of the cooling system, the risk of engine overheating increases dramatically.
- If the engine is often allowed to overheat, it will soon begin to consume oil.
