The 1.3-liter Opel Z13DTH or L4I diesel engine was produced from 2005 to 2010 at a Polish plant and was installed on two, but very popular models of the company: Astra and Corsa. This power unit, in essence, was one of the varieties of the Fiat 199A3000 diesel engine.
The Z family also includes engines: Z13DTJ, Z17DTH, Z19DT, Z19DTH.
The engine was installed on:
- Opel Astra H (A04) in 2005 – 2010;
- Opel Corsa D (S07) in 2006 – 2010.
Specifications
| Production years | 2005-2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 1248 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 90 |
| Torque output, Nm | 200 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 69.6 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82 |
| Compression ratio | 17.6 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.3 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Astra 2007) — city — highway — combined |
6.5 4.3 5.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
| Weight, kg | 140 |
Disadvantages of the Z13DTH engine
- A drop in the oil level here often leads to a chain jump and breakage of the rockers;
- The timing chain itself, and especially its hydraulic tensioner, have a very modest resource;
- Due to pollution, the EGR valve sticks and the engine stalls immediately after starting;
- Also, the motor is very afraid of a low level of antifreeze, and the thermostat often leaks;
- When the diesel particulate filter burns, fuel enters the lubricant and it needs to be replaced.
