Opel A18XER engine
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The 1.8-liter Opel A18XER or Ecotec 2H0 engine was assembled from 2008 to 2015 in Hungary and installed on such popular company models as Mokka, Insignia and two generations of Zafira. A-XER motors are considered the most reliable among all the group's units of their time.
The A10 line includes: A12XER, A14XER, A14NET, A16XER, A16LET and A16XHT.
Technical characteristics of the Opel A18XER 1.8 Ecotec engine
| Exact volume | 1796 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 140 hp |
| Torque | 175 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 80.5 mm |
| Piston stroke | 88.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | VIS |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | DCVCP |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 4.45 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 5 |
| Approximate resource | 320 000 km |
The weight of the A18XER engine according to the catalog is 120 kg
Engine number A18XER is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption Opel A18XER
On the example of a 2014 Opel Mokka with a manual transmission:
| City | 9.5 liters |
| Track | 5.7 liters |
| Mixed | 7.1 liters |
Similar motors from other manufacturers:
Which cars were equipped with the A18XER 1.6 l 16v engine
| Insignia A (G09) | 2008 – 2013 |
| Mocha A (J13) | 2013 – 2015 |
| Zafira B (A05) | 2010 – 2014 |
| Zafira C (P12) | 2011 – 2015 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems A18XER
The ignition system delivers the most problems, especially the module with coils
Oil cooler leaks are also common, changing the gasket usually helps.
In this generation of motors, phase regulators have become more reliable, but sometimes they break.
The weak point of the engine is an unreliable crankcase ventilation system
Do not forget about adjusting valve clearances by selecting measuring cups
