The 1.8-liter Opel X18XE1 engine was produced from 1998 to 2000 at a Hungarian plant and was installed on the most popular concern models of its time, such as Astra, Vectra, Zafira. This power unit was not related to the X18XE, but was a modification of the X16XEL motor.
The X10 line includes: X12XE, X14XE, X16XEL, X16SZR, X18XE, X18XE1.
The engine was installed on:
- Opel Astra G (T98) in 1998 – 2000;
- Opel Vectra B (J96) in 1999 – 2000;
- Opel Zafira A (T98) in 1999 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1998-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 1796 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 116 |
| Torque output, Nm | 170 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.2 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | VIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.25 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Astra 2000) — city — highway — combined |
10.9 6.0 7.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
| Weight, kg | 145 |
Disadvantages of the X18XE1 engine
- Many engine problems are related to ECU glitches, it’s easier to buy another than to repair;
- In second place are floating engine speeds and the reason is usually throttle contamination;
- Sometimes the unstable operation of this unit is associated with a clogged EGR valve;
- The timing belt does not last long, change it every 60,000 km or if it breaks, the valves will bend.
