Opel X16XEL
The main problem is valve stem seals flying off the valve guides.
Opel Zafira engines
Opel Zafira is a compact van from the American manufacturer General Motors. Produced since 1999. The third generation of the model has been produced since 2011 and is called the Zafira Tourer. Assembly shops for the production of the model are located in Germany, Brazil, Thailand, Indonesia, Poland and Russia. The 3rd generation car also has hybrid versions powered by an electric motor and equipped with gas equipment. In 2016, the car underwent restyling, bringing it closer to the model Opel Astra K.
The Opel Zafira was offered with 25 engines since 1999 (13 petrol, 12 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.4 to 2.2 liters, power output from 82 to 200 hp. 9 use a timing chain and 19 a timing belt. 14 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Opel A17DTJ (about 350,000 km).
Opel Zafira engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opel Zafira A (T98) 1999–2010 | |||||||
| Opel X20DTL | 1999–2000 | 2.0 L R4 | 82 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Opel X18XE1 | 1999–2000 | 1.8 L R4 | 116 hp | petrol | belt | 4.25 L | ~320,000 km |
| Opel X16XEL | 1999–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~275,000 km |
| Opel Z22SE | 2000–2005 | 2.2 L R4 | 147 hp | petrol | chain | 5 L | ~270,000 km |
| Opel Y20DTH | 2000–2005 | 2.0 L R4 | 101 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.5 L | ~320,000 km |
| Opel Z18XE | 2000–2005 | 1.8 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol | belt | 4.25 L | ~300,000 km |
| Opel Z16XE | 2000–2005 | 1.6 L R4 | 101 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~320,000 km |
| Opel Y22DTR | 2001–2005 | 2.2 L R4 | 120–125 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Opel Z20LET | 2001–2004 | 2.0 L R4 | 190–200 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.25 L | ~250,000 km |
| Opel Z18XER | 2005–2010 | 1.8 L R4 | 140 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Opel Zafira B (A05) 2005–2014 | |||||||
| Opel Z22YH | 2005–2010 | 2.2 L R4 | 150–155 hp | petrol | chain | 5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Opel Z19DTH | 2005–2010 | 1.9 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Opel Z19DT | 2005–2010 | 1.9 L R4 | 120 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.6 L | ~340,000 km |
| Opel Z16XEP | 2005–2007 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Opel Z16XER | 2008–2010 | 1.6 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Opel A17DTR | 2009–2010 | 1.7 L R4 | 125 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.4 L | ~340,000 km |
| Opel A17DTJ | 2009–2011 | 1.7 L R4 | 110 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.4 L | ~350,000 km |
| Opel A16XER | 2010–2011 | 1.6 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Opel A18XER | 2010–2014 | 1.8 L R4 | 140 hp | petrol | belt | 4.45 L | ~320,000 km |
| Opel Zafira C (P12) 2011–present | |||||||
| Opel A14NET/NEL | 2011–present | 1.4 L R4 | 140 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Opel A20DTH | 2011–2014 | 2.0 L R4 | 160–170 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Opel Zafira D (K0) 2019–present | |||||||
| Peugeot DV5RD | 2019–present | 1.5 L R4 | 100–102 hp | diesel, turbo | chain + belt | 4 L | ~290,000 km |
| Peugeot DV5TED4 | 2019–present | 1.5 L R4 | 120 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.75 L | ~270,000 km |
| Peugeot DV5RUC | 2019–2021 | 1.5 L R4 | 120 hp | diesel, turbo | chain + belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Peugeot DV5RUCD | 2019–2020 | 1.5 L R4 | 102 hp | diesel, turbo | chain + belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
Opel Zafira engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Opel Zafira?
Opel Zafira A (T98) (1999–2010): Opel X20DTL, Opel X18XE1, Opel X16XEL, Opel Z22SE, Opel Y20DTH, Opel Z18XE, Opel Z16XE, Opel Y22DTR, Opel Z20LET and Opel Z18XER; Opel Zafira B (A05) (2005–2014): Opel Z22YH, Opel Z19DTH, Opel Z19DT, Opel Z16XEP, Opel Z16XER, Opel A17DTR, Opel A17DTJ, Opel A16XER and Opel A18XER; Opel Zafira C (P12) (2011–present): Opel A14NET/NEL and Opel A20DTH; Opel Zafira D (K0) (2019–present): Peugeot DV5RD, Peugeot DV5TED4, Peugeot DV5RUC and Peugeot DV5RUCD.
Which Opel Zafira engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Opel Zafira engines are: Opel A17DTJ — about 350,000 km; Opel X20DTL — about 350,000 km; Opel Y22DTR — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Opel Zafira engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Opel A14NET/NEL — 4 L (5W-30); Opel A16XER — 4.5 L (5W-30); Opel A17DTJ — 5.4 L (5W-30); Opel A17DTR — 5.4 L (5W-30); Opel A18XER — 4.45 L (5W-30); Opel A20DTH — 4.5 L (5W-30); Opel X16XEL — 3.5 L (5W-30); Opel X18XE1 — 4.25 L (5W-30); Opel X20DTL — 5.5 L (5W-40); Opel Y20DTH — 5.5 L (5W-40); Opel Y22DTR — 5.5 L (5W-40); Opel Z16XE — 3.5 L (5W-30); Opel Z16XEP — 4.5 L (5W-30); Opel Z16XER — 4.5 L (5W-30); Opel Z18XE — 4.25 L (5W-30); Opel Z18XER — 4.5 L (5W-30 / 5W-40 / 0W-30 / 0W-40); Opel Z19DT — 4.6 L (5W-40); Opel Z19DTH — 4.5 L (5W-40); Opel Z20LET — 4.25 L (5W-30); Opel Z22SE — 5 L (5W-30); Opel Z22YH — 5 L (5.0 liters 5W-30, 5W-40); Peugeot DV5RD — 4 L (5W-30); Peugeot DV5RUC — 4 L (0W-30); Peugeot DV5RUCD — 4 L (0W-30); Peugeot DV5TED4 — 3.75 L (5W-30).
Does the Opel Zafira have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Opel A14NET/NEL, Opel X20DTL, Opel Y20DTH, Opel Y22DTR, Opel Z22SE, Opel Z22YH, Peugeot DV5RD, Peugeot DV5RUC and Peugeot DV5RUCD; timing belt: Opel A16XER, Opel A17DTJ, Opel A17DTR, Opel A18XER, Opel A20DTH, Opel X16XEL, Opel X18XE1, Opel Z16XE, Opel Z16XEP, Opel Z16XER, Opel Z18XE, Opel Z18XER, Opel Z19DT, Opel Z19DTH, Opel Z20LET, Peugeot DV5RD, Peugeot DV5RUC, Peugeot DV5RUCD and Peugeot DV5TED4. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Opel Zafira available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Opel A17DTJ, Opel A17DTR, Opel A20DTH, Opel X20DTL, Opel Y20DTH, Opel Y22DTR, Opel Z19DT, Opel Z19DTH, Peugeot DV5RD, Peugeot DV5RUC, Peugeot DV5RUCD and Peugeot DV5TED4.
Engine details
Opel X20DTL
Most powertrain problems are related to the Bosch VP44 fuel pump.
Opel X18XE1
Many engine problems are related to ECU glitches, it's easier to buy another than to repair.
Opel Y20DTH
The main problems of the engine are somehow connected with the failures of the Bosch VP44 injection pump.
Opel Y22DTR
The life of an Opel owner with such an engine is spent in the fight against airing the system.
Opel Z16XE
Most often, owners complain about the oil burner and decarbonization does not always help here.
Opel Z18XE
The unit is famous for its reliability, but it has a weak point - an unreliable ECU.
Opel Z20LET
Oil seals are considered the weak point of the engine, they often have to be replaced.
Opel Z22SE
The timing chain, or rather its tensioner, delivers the most problems to owners.
Opel Z16XEP
Drivers constantly complain about engine traction failures due to failures of the Twinport system.
Opel Z19DT
This is a simple and reliable engine, as it does not have problematic swirl flaps.
Opel Z19DTH
The weak point of this unit is the intake manifold swirl flaps.
Opel Z18XER
In the engines of the first years of production, there was a massive marriage in camshafts and phase regulators, but they have…
Opel Z16XER
The first power units of this line were equipped with defective phase regulators, but they were replaced under warranty a long time…
Opel A16XER
Most often, there are ignition problems and the weak point here is the coil module.
Opel A18XER
The ignition system delivers the most problems, especially the module with coils.
Opel A20DTH
Power units until 2013 often wedged when driving at high speed.
Opel A14NET/NEL
Motors in this series are notorious for noise, clicking and whistling in operation, but this is normal.
Opel A17DTJ
The use of low-quality antifreeze quickly affects the condition of the motor.
Opel A17DTR
Most of all, this diesel engine is afraid of low-quality coolant.
Peugeot DV5RD
This diesel engine has appeared recently and the statistics of its malfunctions have not yet been collected.
Peugeot DV5RUC
Diesels of this series are known for stretching of the chain between the camshafts at about 150,000 km; if it breaks, a…
Peugeot DV5RUCD
Diesels of this series are known for stretching of the chain between the camshafts at about 150,000 km; if it breaks, a…
Peugeot DV5TED4
The engine has only recently begun to be used, so there is no information on reliability anywhere yet.
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