The 1.6-liter Opel X16SZR engine was assembled from 1995 to 2000 at a German enterprise and was installed on the basic modifications of such popular company models as the Astra and Vectra. Until 1996, a slightly less powerful version of this unit was also offered under the X16SZ index.
The X10 line includes: X12XE, X14XE, X16XEL, X16SZR, X18XE, X18XE1.
The engine was installed on:
- Opel Astra F (T92) in 1996 – 2000; Astra G (T98) in 1998 – 2000;
- Opel Vectra B (J96) in 1995 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 1598 |
| Fuel system | single injection |
| Power output, hp | 75 |
| Torque output, Nm | 128 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.50 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Astra 2000) — city — highway — combined |
9.7 5.8 7.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 100 |
Disadvantages of the X16SZR engine
- This unit is often scolded for low power, but everything is in order with reliability;
- Floating engine speeds, traction dips are usually caused by a dirty EGR valve;
- The timing belt runs no more than 60,000 km, however, when it breaks, the valves never bend;
- Minor engine failures include failures of ignition system components and oil leaks.
