GM Medium Diesel engine

Reciprocating internal combustion engine

GM Medium Diesel engine

Section of the Opel 1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX engine from 2013

Overview
Manufacturer| General Motors
Production| 2013 (2013)–present
Layout
Configuration|

* Straight-3 (2019 (2019))
* Straight-4 (2013 (2013))

Displacement|

* 1.5 L; 91.3 cu in (1,496 cc)
* 1.6 L; 97.5 cu in (1,598 cc)
* 2.0 L; 121.7 cu in (1,995 cc)

Cylinder bore| 79.7 mm (3.14 in)
84 mm (3.31 in)
Piston stroke| 80.1 mm (3.15 in)
90 mm (3.54 in)
Cylinder block material| Aluminium
Cylinder head material| Aluminium
Valvetrain| DOHC 4 valves x cyl.
Compression ratio| 16.0:1
Combustion
Turbocharger| Twin-turbo (in 2016 Opel Astra K)
Fuel system| Common rail
Fuel type| Diesel
Cooling system| Water-cooled
Output
Power output| 95–160 hp (71–119 kW; 96–162 PS)
Torque output| 280–356 N⋅m (207–263 lb⋅ft)
Emissions
Emissions target standard| Euro 6
Emissions control systems| SCR, AdBlue
Chronology
Predecessor| Family B/Circle L engine

The Medium Diesel Engine (MDE) is a four-cylinder diesel engine developed by Adam Opel AG and branded "1.6 CDTI Ecotec" in most markets. Opel also adds the marketing term "Whisper Diesel" in some markets, claiming relatively low levels of noise, vibration, and harshness. Production commenced in late 2013 at Szentgotthárd, Hungary. The MDE is Opel's first all-aluminum diesel engine and offers a power density of 85 hp (63 kW) per liter 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) in its most powerful version. Maximum power and torque have been increased versus the previous-generation 1.7-liter engine, while fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 10 percent compared with a 2.0-liter CDTI engine of similar power output.[1] This new 1.6 CDTI engine will replace the current 1.7-liter and lower-powered 2.0-liter diesel engines in a wide range of Opel models, with more- and less-powerful versions to come. The most powerful version of this engine, delivering 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 3,500–4,000 rpm and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm, was first introduced in the 2013 Opel Zafira Tourer,[2] and later in the 2014 Opel Astra J and restyled 2014 Opel Meriva B. In 2014, versions were released with power outputs of 110 and 95 PS (81 and 70 kW; 108 and 94 hp).

The engine's displacement is 1.6 L (1,598 cc) and it has a bore/stroke ratio of 79.7 mm × 80.1 mm (3.14 in × 3.15 in), attaining cylinder pressures of 180 bar (2,600 psi) and a compression ratio of 16.0:1. It uses an aluminum engine block, die-cast aluminum bedplate, and an aluminum cylinder head. A chain driven dual overhead camshaft, employing weight-saving hollow sections and lobes, operates four valves per cylinder with low-friction, hydraulic roller finger followers. The pistons are made from aluminum for reduced reciprocating mass, feature a concave, shallow-bowl profile to facilitate efficient combustion, and are cooled by under-skirt oil spraying. The crankshaft employs four counterweights to minimize mass, and both it and the con-rods are made of forged steel. The engine features multiple improvements to reduce NVH, such as a cam cover made of GRP and fully decoupled from the engine to reduce noise and vibration, while also saving weight compared to aluminum; a composite intake manifold encapsulated in acoustic padding as well as an external plastic shield that both significantly reduce noise emissions; a mechanical crankshaft isolator which reduces radiated noise and torsional vibrations in the accessory drive system; and scissor gears for the timing drive system, incorporating tooth profiles ground with a Low Noise Shifting (LNS) process for optimal noise reduction. More than 150 patented diesel control functions are deployed by the engine's ECU, which was developed in-house by General Motors and jointly engineered in Italy (by GM Powertrain Torino), Germany, and the United States, and will be used in all future GM four-cylinder diesel engines.

Low fuel consumption and Euro 6-standard emissions (effective from September 2015) are also made possible by the use of Opel's "BlueInjection" Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, which injects AdBlue, a urea-and-water solution, into the exhaust stream. The solution decomposes into ammonia, which is then stored on a catalyst substrate. When nitrogen oxide (NOx) from the exhaust gases enters the catalyst, it is then selectively reduced to nitrogen and water.

From 2013, this engine replaced the 1.7 L CDTI as well as lower-powered variants of the 2.0 L CDTI Ecotec 110 and 130 PS (81 and 96 kW; 108 and 128 hp) engines in Opel cars, and also superseded the 1.3 L CDTI engines in the Corsa, Meriva and Astra. GM also introduced the MDE engine in the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze and the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain sold in the United States.

Opel Astra K[broken anchor] uses the B16DTH engine variant of GM Medium Diesel engine

## Applications and usage

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The applications of these engines are summarized below:

Variant  | Cylinder arrangement  | Displacement  | Bore and stroke (mm)  | Charging  | Power
hp/rpm  | Torque
N⋅m/rpm  |  | Production
year

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F15DVC | Inline 3 | 1496 | 84 x 90 | Turbodiesel
Direct injection
common rail | 105/3250 | 260/
1500–2500 | Opel Astra K 1.5 CDTI 105 HP | from 08/2019
F15DVH | 122/3500 | 300/
1750–2500 | Opel Astra K 1.5 CDTI 122 HP | from 08/2019
Opel Insignia B 1.5 CDTI (122 HP) | from 03/2020
B16DTC | Inline 4  | 1598 | 79,7 x 80,1 | 95/3500 | 280/
1500–1750 | Opel Meriva B 1.6 CDTI 95 HP | 2014–17
B16DTE | Opel Astra K 1.6 CDTI 95 HP | 07/2015-06/2018
B16DTL | 110/4000 | 300/
2000–2250 | Opel Insignia B 1.6 CDTI (110 HP) | 02/2017-10/2019
Opel Mokka 1.6 CDTI 110HP | 06/2015-08/2016
Opel Mokka X 1.6 CDTI 110 HP | 09/2016-06/2019
300/
1750–2000 | Opel Astra J 1.6 CDTI 110 HP | 2014–18
B16DTN | Opel Meriva B 1.6 CDTI 110 HP | 2014–17
B16DTU | Opel Astra K 1.6 CDTI 110 HP | 07/2015-06/2018
D16DTU | Opel Astra K 1.6 CDTI 110 HP | 06/2018-07/2019
B16DTJ | 120/4000 | 320/
2000–2250 | Opel Insignia A 1.6 CDTI 120 HP | 08/2015-02/2017
Opel Zafira Tourer 1.6 CDTI 120 HP | 06/2014-11/2018
B16DTH | 136/4000 | Opel Astra J 1.6 CDTI 136 HP 5p | 05/2014-08/2015
Opel Astra J 1.6 CDTI 136 HP Sedan, Sports Tourer e GTC | 05/2014-11/2018
Opel Astra K 1.6 CDTI 136 HP | 07/2015-06/2018
Opel Insignia A 1.6 CDTI 136 HP | 08/2015-02/2017
Opel Insignia B 1.6 CDTI 136 HP | 02/2017-02/2020
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI 136 HP | 02/2014-05/2017
Opel Zafira Tourer 1.6 CDTI 136 HP | 06/2013-07/2019
Opel Mokka 1.6 CDTI (136 HP) | 04/2015-08/2016
Opel Mokka X 1.6 CDTI (136 HP) | 09/2016-06/2019
D16DTH | Opel Astra K 1.6 CDTI (136 HP) | 06/2018-07/2019
B16DTR | Biturbodiesel
direct injection
common rail | 160/4000 | 350/
1500–2250 | Opel Astra K 1.6 CDTI Biturbo | 10/2015-06/2018
D16DTR | 150/4000 | Opel Astra K 1.6 CDTI Biturbo | 06/2018-04/2019
F20DVH | 1995 | 84 x 90 | Turbodiesel
Direct injection
common rail | 174/3500 | 381/
1500–2750 | Opel Insignia B 2.0 | from 03/2020

## Timing chain malfunction

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The engine is prone to early timing chain wear and failure, early symptoms include a rattling sound during start up and during operation eventually leading to total engine failure. This issue has never been addressed by the manufacturer and appears to affect all production years. The timing chain is located at the rear of the engine and as such replacement is significantly harder and expensive than a typical (front) timing chain.[citation needed]

This issue is easily averted by using 0w20 oil as now recommended by Vauxhall/Opel and the chain replacement tends to be carried out alongside clutch replacement as the gearbox will already be removed from that side of the engine. Replacing the stock chain tensioner with a part from the GM Duramax 3.0 engine also helps as the chain tensioner from the larger engine is a more robust part.

The rattle has been known to start as early as 50 000 miles, but this is similar to the issue with the 1.3 LSF engine used in previous Astras. If the oil and filter is changed regularly, the replacement window becomes significantly larger – as much as 100 000 miles. Some customers reported that the rattle sound appear briefly during startup and at the range between 1 500 and 2 500 rpm.

Vauxhall recommends 20 000 miles or 12 month oil services, it is suggested halving that to 10 000 or 6 months. The typical repair times of the timing chain are 14 to 16 hours within a workshop with a two post vehicle lift.

## See also

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* GM Medium Gasoline Engine
* GM Small Gasoline Engine
* List of GM engines

## References

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1. ^ "Vauxhall reveals radical new engine strategy". 17 April 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
2. ^ "Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 1.6 diesel". 31 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.

## External links

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* http://gmpowertrain.com
* http://www.greencarcongress.com/2013/04/page/17/
* http://www.greencarcongress.com/2013/01/opel-20130116.html
* http://media.opel.com/content/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2013/opel/02-13-opel-zafira-seven-seater.html
* http://media.opel.com/content/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2013/opel/01_16_new_opel_diesel.html

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