Engine Opel X20SE

The 2.0-liter Opel X20SE engine was assembled from 1995 to 1999 at an enterprise in Germany and was installed on the two largest models of the concern of its time, Omega and Frontera. This unit essentially differs little from its predecessor, the motor under the C20NE index.

The X20 series also includes engines: X20XEV, X22SE, X22XE, X25XE and X30XE.

The engine was installed on:

  • Opel Frontera A in 1995 – 1998;
  • Opel Omega B in 1994 – 1999.

Specifications

Production years 1995-1999
Displacement, cc 1998
Fuel system distributed injection
Power output, hp 116
Torque output, Nm 175
Cylinder block cast iron R4
Block head aluminum 8v
Cylinder bore, mm 86
Piston stroke, mm 86
Compression ratio 10.0
Features no
Hydraulic lifters yes
Timing drive belt
Phase regulator no
Turbocharging no
Recommended engine oil 5W-30
Engine oil capacity, liter 4.50
Fuel type petrol
Euro standards EURO 2
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Omega 1996)
— city
— highway
— combined
13.5
7.2
8.9
Engine lifespan, km ~400 000

Disadvantages of the X20SE engine

  • The engine is considered reliable and all its problems are associated with natural wear and tear;
  • Most often, Opel owners on the forums complain about failures in the ignition system;
  • In second place in popularity here is the failure of one or another sensor;
  • From low-quality oil at high mileage, hydraulic lifters can knock;
  • The timing belt serves approximately 50 – 60 thousand km, however, when it breaks, the valves do not bend.

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