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Engine Identification Opel Sintra I

DOHC Petrol Engine 1 illustration

Engine Identification

Up to 5 typical design characteristics are used for engine identification. These are explained below using 2 examples.

Petrol engine (example)Diesel engine (example)
XExhaust emission limitXExhaust emission limit
16Engine capacity20Engine capacity
XCompression ratioDMixture system
EMixture systemTSpecial version
LSpecial versionHSpecial version

Explanation of symbols:

Exhaust emissions levelCEC 91/441/EECwithout ECE R 83 A (as R15.04)
X94/12/EC or EC 96
Engine capacityCapacity in litres x 0.1
Compression ratio εL> 8.5-9.0 : 1S> 9.5-10.0 : 1
N> 9.0-9.5 : 1X> 10.0-11.5 : 1
Mixture systemDDieselZSingle-point fuel injection
EFuel injection
Special version (according to need)HHigh output/superchargedVVolume model
JAdapted outputTTurbocharging
LLow output/supercharging2Family II engine
RHigh power

4.2 Engine Identification

Illus. L 0470 depicts potential locations for the engine identification.

4.2 Engine Identification

Explanation of markings */ ** and abbreviations (a) / (b):

*Engines not for use in the European area are identified with a *. Performance and fuel consumption values are only provided in part, since measuring methods differ from country to country.
* *Performance and fuel consumption values not available by the copy deadline for this brochure are designated with * *.
(a)Also at 40 kW/54 HP at 5400 rpm
(b)Austria: 40 kW/54 HP at 5200 rpm