Opel A13DTE engine
This engine was first produced back in 2009. It was installed in cars until 2017. After it was modernized and significantly altered, which ended the series with very successful performance.
Usually it could be found on station wagons such as opel Astra J. The engine had an average volume, which did not hit hard on the pocket and answered the tasks assigned to it. It mainly consumed diesel fuel and was unpretentious in repair. He also liked the owner of sedans for ease of maintenance and the ability to use even at severe sub-zero temperatures in the Russian hinterland.
Specifications.
To consider this unit from all sides, you will need to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, performance characteristics will be given in the following table:
| Engine displacement | 1,3 cc cm. |
|---|---|
| Power | 95 horsepower |
| Consumption for 100 km | 4,3 liters |
| engine's type | in-line, 4 cylinder |
| Fuel injection | Common rail, direct injection |
| Environmental friendliness of the motor | emission does not exceed 113 g/kg |
| Single cylinder diameter | 69,6 mm |
| Total number of valves | 4 |
| Installed supercharger | conventional turbine |
| Piston stroke | 8,2 см |
As you can see, the possibilities are quite good for a full implementation. In any case, they are easily supplemented with modern equipment, which allows it to be fully exploited. The calculation indicated is correct, and it is made up of a full load of the car.
In traffic jams it will slightly exceed, on idle trips consumption is even less. The motor proved to be more than excellent. It easily holds the mark of 300 thousand kilometers and provides confident operation on every section of the road.
The only drawback will be the observance of all the features and a special operation algorithm.
In general, once the designers of the Opel company created a modification that received the designation A13DTE. Best of all, they advise pouring real Shell 5W30 Helix Ultra ECT C3 oil. It is ideal for warm weather and the first frosts. When you have to use it in sub-zero temperatures, it is better to consult because of the individual characteristics of a particular area. As for the coolant and brake fluid, it is better to consult the dealer's workshops.
Tuning options.
Since a turbine is installed here, it can be improved. But not to the detriment of the existing workspace. Otherwise, body work will be required. The application of the driving program here on the chips is in full swing. You can replace it with more aggressive options, but they will not help much without a technical component.
And since this is a station wagon, all the ensuing features should be taken into account. But, many people forget that there is a special place for the second turbine. The resulting tuning is very dangerous, but possible.
You can always scan for activation of hidden functions in the on-board computer. There is something interesting or useful there. Also, the owners are advised to immediately change the existing filtration system. Everything else is custom solutions, worked out separately. In any case, there is enough space under the hood, but not in height.
Features of operation.
Environmental friendliness is at around Euro 5. In the world ranking, it is rated on a scale of 5 to a solid 4. In fact, a volume of 1,3 for a diesel engine is very small. But on the other hand, engineers managed to combine unrealistic technologies by introducing them directly into their production.
The softening of the work and the vibrations given off decreased when the supplied fuel began to be divided into 8 parts. And this happens in every cylinder. Hence the increased attention to the electrical part and the on-board computer. Otherwise, serious problems will begin. Hence the impossibility of operation at extremely sub-zero temperatures without the appropriate equipment.
In engines up to 2 liters, a turbocharger is installed. The latter comes with a turbocharger. Because of this, you constantly have to monitor the oil level. Otherwise, the timing chain will inevitably fly off and the accompanying consequences will be brought on the driver. And the quality of the oil should be one of the highest. The same goes for coolant.
Tracking requires additional attention, which is typical for all Opel brand engines.
The last serious feature will be a small clutch life. Aggressive driving, shifting to the cut-off and everything in this spirit is not conducive to normal movement. What can we say about the constant need to find a more or less normal parking space. And after stopping, only the handbrake helps to stop the car normally in the specified position. The use of transmissions is strictly prohibited.
If you take all this into account and drive in the usual mode, then such a tandem will leave its 300-400 thousand kilometers.
