Engine Opel X12XE

The 1.2-liter Opel X12XE or LW4 engine was assembled at a plant in Austria from 1998 to 2000 and installed on basic modifications of such popular models as Astra G or Corsa B. The unit belonged to the GM Family 0 engine series and, during the transition to Euro 4, changed the index to Z12XE.

The X10 line includes: X12XE, X14XE, X16XEL, X16SZR, X18XE, X18XE1.

Specifications

Production years 1998-2000
Displacement, cc 1199
Fuel system distributed injection
Power output, hp 65
Torque output, Nm 110
Cylinder block cast iron R4
Block head aluminum 16v
Cylinder bore, mm 72.5
Piston stroke, mm 72.6
Compression ratio 10.1
Features DOHC
Hydraulic lifters yes
Timing drive chain
Phase regulator no
Turbocharging no
Recommended engine oil 5W-30
Engine oil capacity, liter 3.5
Fuel type petrol
Euro standards EURO 2
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Astra 1999)
— city
— highway
— combined
8.0
5.0
6.1
Engine lifespan, km ~300 000
Weight, kg 92

The engine was installed on:

  • Opel Astra G (T98) in 1998 – 2000;
  • Opel Corsa B (S93) in 1998 – 2000.

Disadvantages of the X12XE engine

  • This is a reliable unit, but it does not tolerate low-quality oil and long replacement intervals.
  • Therefore, on specialized forums they complain about coking of the lubricant and sticking of hydraulic compensators.
  • The oil pump is small and its performance often drops after a mileage of 200,000 km.
  • The timing chain does not have a long service life and often requires replacement before 100,000 km.
  • The weak points of this power unit also include the thermostat and the ignition module.

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