CDTi: Opel, Vauxhall diesel engines with Common Rail direct injection system

CDTi engines are diesel engines that use a common rail have fuel injection systems installed in Opel and Vauxhall models. Since 2003, numerous models of both brands have been equipped with such engines. Some CDTi engines were jointly developed by the General Motors and Fiat companies. The engines have 4 cylinders and 16 valves, which are equipped with a turbocharger and usually with an intercooler. Depending on the design, a belt or chain drive can be used in the valve mechanism. These engines are generally characterized by reliability, excellent traction, fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness.

Popular CDTi-Engines

Index Displacement, L Power, PS Torque, Nm Year of Manufacture Applicable Models
A13DTE 1,3 9095 180–200 2009 Vauxhall Astra J; Vauxhall Corsa D; Vauxhall Combo D; Opel Meriva B
A17DTJ 1,7 110 260 2009 Opel Astra J; Vauxhall Astra H; Opel Zafira B
A17DTR 1,7 125 280 2009 Opel Astra J; Vauxhall Zafira B; Opel Astra H
A20DTH 2.0 160-170 350 2008 Opel Cascada A; Vauxhall Zafira C; Vauxhall Astra J; Opel Insignia A
Z13DTJ 1,3 75 170 2005 Opel Agila B; Vauxhall Combo C; Vauxhall Corsa D; Opel Meriva A
Z13DTH 1,3 90 200 2005 Opel Corsa D; Opel Astra H
Z17DTH 1,7 101 240 2003 Opel Astra H; Vauxhall Corsa C; Vauxhall Combo C; Opel Meriva A
Z19DTH 1,9 150 320 2004 Opel Astra H; Opel Signum A; Vauxhall Vectra C; Opel Zafira B
B16DTH 1.6 136 320 2013 Opel Astra J; Opel Meriva B

Frequent defects of CDTi engines

< table>

Defects Engines The timing chain fails prematurely . A13DTE, Z13DTH. Due to the wear of the rubber seals, the injector covers leak. This is often caused by using poor quality coolant. A17DTR, A17DTJ, Z17DTH. The engine stutters when driving at high speed because the Crankshaft bearings suffer from a lack of oil. A20DTH. The engine is very sensitive to a drop in the engine oil level: if the level is too low, the chain slips, the rocker arms break. Z13DTH. The components of the common rail system become unusable. Z17DTH.