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Opel Insignia

While the former and, in particular, second generation Vectra was the most popular vehicle among drivers, the third generation model was slightly different, especially compared to the current competition. Opel needed something new, something that would once again revive the interest of middle-class car buyers. Designers Opel they left nothing to chance and offered the world sports equipment and the Opel Insignia equipped with modern technology. The effort was not in vain, as evidenced by the title of European Car 2009.

The driving characteristics of the Opel Insignia are at a decent level, which in practice means enough safety and safe control of the vehicle even when driving faster. However, it is not necessary to drive fast, because the Opel Insignia is quite a heavy car, and understeer begins to appear understeer. Although the ESP system effectively helps in these situations, in some situations ESP is also powerless. The massive mass of the vehicle can also be felt when the Opel Insignia changes abruptly, with a heavy diester or super-filled six-cylinder petrol under the hood.

Engines - Opel Insignia

Ecotec engine

Opel Insignia 1.6 16V and Opel Insignia 1.8 16V

The Insignia will satisfy you with a good choice of engines. The petrol base consists of two well-known engines, 1.6 liters and 1.8 liters, with a power of 85 KW (155 Nm) and 103 KW (175 Nm), respectively. Both engines are taken from the Vectra C model and have undergone significant upgrades. Major technical innovations include variable valve timing, variable-length variable intake manifolds (with rotary cover instead of valve) and a new crankshaft sensor. The variable valve opening time is regulated by an electrohydraulic actuator. The camshaft of the intake valves rotates by 60 °, the shaft of the exhaust valves rotates by 45 °. Variable opening and exhaust valve opening times optimize the charging and discharging of the combustion chambers in all driving modes. Compared to its predecessor, the engines show better torque over a wider range of speeds, lower exhaust emissions, lower fuel consumption and less noise.

Opel Insignia

In practice, both engines are characterized by cultivated and quiet operation, and reliability is also higher. The weaker 1.6 16V (A16XER) in line with its dynamics is for less demanding drivers for predominantly shorter journeys. Lack of power is manifested especially when overtaking at higher speeds or when more people are driving in the vehicle. As for consumption, it is about 7.5 to 8 liters, frequent driving in the city or fast driving on the highway, can raise consumption to 9 liters. A slightly better dynamics, especially at lower engine speeds, is provided by the 1.8 16V (A18CER) engine, while the consumption of the 1,6 engine is slightly higher, and is on average about 8 liters.

Opel Insignia 1,4 Turbo

The basic petrol turbo engine is a four-cylinder 1.4 Turbo with 103 KW and 200 Nm of torque. Enjoy a cultivated ride and good sound insulation. At lower engine speeds, engine power is low. Engine power gradually increases, power comes above 2000 rpm, and full engine power is above 3000 rpm. Consumption largely depends on the engine load - driving dynamics. With a quieter ride, a consumption of around 7 liters can be achieved, but in practice the average is around 8,5 liters. Dynamic driving means a consumption of 10 or more liters.

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

Another turbocharged petrol engine on offer is a four-cylinder 1.6 with a max. with a power of 132 KW and a torque of 230 Nm. The engine does a very good job in models like the Astra or Corsa, but in the nearly five-meter-long and weighing about 1,6 tons Insignia 1,6 turbo engine proved to be much worse. This is especially true for lower engine speeds. The engine comes to life at around 1600 rpm, and a significant part of the dynamics comes after 3000 rpm. At higher revs, the engine has no problems, and passengers will also enjoy the sporty sound. The disadvantage is that the consumption largely depends on the engine load. With more economical driving, the consumption is on average about eight liters, real about 9 liters, during dynamic driving the consumption goes up to about 12-15 liters. It should also be noted that the two engines (1.4 Turbo and 1.6 turbo) work best with gasoline with a higher octane number (98 or more). With regular gasoline, the engine also runs, the electronics regulate the combustion process, and the resulting dynamic performance is somewhat poorer.

Opel Insignia 1.6 SIDI Turbo

The 1,6-liter four-cylinder turbo engine replaced the 1,6-liter turbo SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with an output of 125 KW and 147 KW, respectively, and a torque of 260 Nm and 280 Nm, respectively. Its design, two versions almost identical, the differences are different turbine and higher turbine pressure level in the more powerful version, the weaker version, on the other hand, a higher compression ratio of 10,5: 1 instead of 9,5: 1 in the stronger version. Of course, the engine drive is different and due to the different compression ratio, minor adjustments have touched the combustion space. Both engines have a cast iron block, an aluminum cylinder head with variable opening of all valves, exhaust valves work in two-stage variable stroke, which provides better emptying of the combustion chamber. The turbocharger is cooled by coolant in both versions, the sophistication is improved by a pair of rotating shafts driven by a special chain. The motor drive is via a chain.

Consumption is similar to a smaller 1.4 turbo engine, largely depending on driving style, but it is about 8.5 liters, with more economical driving consumption is about 7 liters on the other hand climbs to 10 liters when driving faster on the highway or when driving frequently in the city. Even for this engine, it is better to pour gasoline with more octane, not only in terms of driving dynamics, but also because of the longer service life - less accumulation of dangerous deposits in the engine.

Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo

2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 162 KW and 350 Nm of torque. In addition to direct petrol injection, the engine is equipped with variable opening of the intake and exhaust valves. The exhaust ducts are separated separately for the outer and inner cylinders and are connected near the turbocharger. The engine meets a wide range of useful speeds and has a lot of power even at lower revs. The best dynamics is around 3000 rpm, with a slight drop in dynamics starting after 5000 rpm. Consumption is again largely dependent on engine load, although less significantly than the smaller 1.4 and 1.6 Turbo. This is mainly due to significantly higher force at lower revs and less need for frequent gear changes. With a little effort, efficient driving is possible with an average fuel consumption of around 9 l / 100 km. However, with more dynamic driving, the consumption is around 11-12 liters, with a heavy foot it goes up to 15 liters and more gasoline. As in the case of the smaller 1,4 Turbo and 1,6 Turbo, the use of 98 octane gasoline or high-quality additives is recommended. More octane gasoline largely eliminates the formation of deposits on the intake valves and the engine itself, which makes the direct injection engine more prone.

Opel Insignia 2.8 Turbo V6

Top and very rare petrol turbo aluminum engine 2,8 Turbo V6, which reaches 191 KW and a torque of 400 Nm in a wide range of speeds (1900- 4500 rpm). The cylinders are at an angle of 60 degrees. The engine is equipped with variable intake valve control and includes separate lines for each row of cylinders that are connected just before the turbocharger. They provide fast response and sufficient torque from the lowest engine speeds. In practice, the engine really has enough power for fast dynamic driving no matter how many people or luggage there are in the car. The engine will also be in very cultivated and quiet operation. However, the disadvantage is the higher operating cost. Namely, the consumption below 10 liters will be only in very quiet driving, the reality is somewhere around 12 to 13 liters, more frequent driving in the city or fast driving on the highway and consumption goes above 15 liters.

Opel Insignia OPC

A special chapter is the Insignia OPC, which is designed for sports driving enthusiasts. It will definitely appreciate a top speed of 250 km / h and acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 6 seconds. Under the hood, the six-cylinder 2.8 V6 is set at 239 KW with a maximum torque of 435 Nm. HiPerStrut is set as standard on the front axle, the suspension system is FlekRide, which has three levels of adjustment - standard, Sport and OPC. The four-wheel drive system of the Adaptive 4 × 4 is complemented by an electronically controlled differential. The disc brake is produced Brembo. The Insignia OPC also differs from the standard version in appearance. In addition to aggressively shaped bumpers, the OPC has a standard 19 "wheels with dimensions of 245/40 or even 20" with 255/35 tires. The interior is dominated by Recaro sports seats ,.
Opel Insignia

Opel Insignia

Opel Insignia - Diesel engine

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi

Until 2015, 2.0 CDTi is available in several versions. The weakest version 2.0 CDTi has a maximum power of 81 KW and a torque of 260 Nm, a medium 96 KW and 300 Nm and the strongest 118 KW and 350 Nm. The engine has a pair of camshafts driven by a toothed belt, a turbocharger with variable blade geometry. The engine accelerates at low speeds, a significant increase in power comes to about 1800 rpm and lasts up to about 3500 rpm. Engine speed above 3500 rpm. it doesn't make much sense, because the engine gradually weakens, significantly increasing noise as well as consumption. The weakest 81 KW version will satisfy only the quieter drivers, the more powerful 96 KW, and especially the 118 KW version goes better with the 1,7 tonne Insignia. The engine noise is at a pretty good level. Consumption averages about 6,5 - 7 liters.
2,0 CDTI ecoFLEX is also available. The vehicle has a redesigned aerodynamic body, a standard stop-start system, tires with low rolling resistance and a large number of other settings optimizing final consumption. The electronic process control of the mixture ignition and combustion system adjusts the fuel injection in the current driving conditions. The system estimates the combustion pressure in each cylinder individually using piezoelectric sensors and, based on this data, adjusts the volume and timing of fuel injection in each cylinder. Because the engine is "green", the system takes into account various changes during the life of the unit (increased engine wear, tolerance of engine parts, variable fuel quality or time changes) to maintain the lowest consumption and exhaust emissions. 
Attention is drawn to the rare but interesting version of the 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo with a maximum power of 140 KW or 143 KW and a torque of 400 Nm. Thanks to the presence of two turbochargers of different sizes, the engine gives a very decent thrust from low speeds to about 5000 rpm. Consumption averages about 7 liters.
In the second half of 2014, the 2.0 CDTi engine was significantly redesigned and is available in the following power versions: 2.0 CDTi 81 KW / 260 Nm, 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEKS 88 KW / 300 Nm, 2.0 CDTi 96 KW / 300 Nm, 2.0 CDTi EcoFlek 103 KW / 350 Nm, 2.0 CDTi 120 KW / 350 Nm and 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo 143 KW / 400 Nm. The engines have a new head, new intake ducts, combustion zones, injection with a poppy. at a pressure of up to 2000 bar (up to 1600 bar), the variable turbine is adjusted electronically, which means a faster engine response compared to previous turbines that used a vacuum control system, a water-cooled turbine. To meet emission standards the Euro 6 engine 2.0 CDTI was assisted by a BlueInjection system with selective catalytic SCR and AdBlue ure injected into the exhaust to eliminate nitrogen oxides.
In practice, redesigned engines are quieter and more cultivated, overall driving dynamics are slightly better and average consumption is less.

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTi

Since 2015, a smaller four-cylinder 1.6 CDTi diesel has come under the hood of the Insignia, available in two 88 KW and 100 KW versions respectively, with an identical maximum torque of 320 Nm. The engine meets the Euro 6 standard thanks to Blueinjection SCR Selective Catalytic Reduction Technology with AdBlue injection into the exhaust gas. The engine drive is a maintenance-free chain, but located on the side of the transmission, which in the case of potential replacement, is a big deal.
In actual operation, the engine is quiet. The engine starts to pull at about 1500 rpm, with a more pronounced thrust felt from about 1800 rpm and above 3500 rpm, and then gradually reduced dynamics. At maximum speed, the engine spins at 90 km / h at 1500 rpm and at 130 km / h at just 2300 rpm. Thanks to a well-rated 6-speed gearbox, solid elasticity and a willingness to pull at lower engine speeds, driving this engine is enjoyable. The engine add-on is also an average fuel economy of about 5,5 liters, and off-road driving can reduce fuel consumption to 4,5 liters, and even with highway speeds it does not typically exceed 7 liters of engine.
In the case of the Insignia, the most common is a six-speed manual transmission. There is also a classic six-speed automatic transmission.

Opel Insignia - Malfunctions and problems

Probably the most common drawback that Insignia owners complain about is the noise inside. Noise increases with increasing mileage. Most of the sounds come from the center panel, around the steering wheel, the instrument panel, but also the armrests, the plastic around the mirrors and windows, the door and bracket panels. From the point of view of driving reliability, this is just a detail, but it can be quite disgusting to this driver. After the upgrade, the build quality improved and the sounds dropped significantly.
The Insignia often encounters interference in AFL intelligent lights, sometimes it helps to install a new program, sometimes it just replaces the control unit. Occasionally there is a dimming of the rearview mirror, dimming without a lighted vehicle behind it. Electronic malfunctions still include a bluetooth switch, parking assist, locking (often a problem) or problems with seat heating.
In the case of petrol engines, problems with engine electronics or excessively worn variable valve opening mechanism are rare, which is manifested by increased noise. Sometimes a faulty ignition module also appears, resulting in more difficult engine starting as well as improper engine operation.
In the case of a turbocharged engine, problems with turbocharging can occur at higher mileage, which is generally signaled by lower engine power or uneven engine flow. In the case of the 1.6 Direct Injection SIDI engine, there were frequent noise / throbbing problems at the outset, which was largely solved by installing new engine control software, by replacing the spark plugs. In the case of the 1.4 Turbo engine, the engine ventilation problem occurs at higher mileage, leading to a slight increase in oil consumption or an air sensor error message. The problem is either a dysfunctional check valve or a non-sealing hose.
The turbocharged 2.0 CDTi 81KW (A20DTC), 96KW (A20DTJ) and 118WK (A20DTH) engines have a problem with the turbocharger hose. This is reflected by a flow meter error or a particle filter pressure sensor error message. The error should not be ignored, as there is a risk of accelerated clogging of the DPF filter. Occasionally there may be a problem with the turbine pressure control solenoid valve, resulting in uneven thrust and a charge pressure error message. More frequent driving over shorter distances leads to problems with the EGR valve - poor operation, jerking or switching to safety mode with the ignition of the engine fault bulb.
Higher mileage diesel engines can have problems with common-rail injectors that wear excessively, leading to uneven and noisy engine operation, poor start or failure due to excessive diesel overflow. With increased mileage, the risk of wear of the turbocharger or floating flywheel increases (increased vibration at idle or excessive noise when accelerating from lower speeds). Problems with engine heaters or pressure sensor - EcoFlex version are rare. Sometimes there is a problem with engine lubrication - low oil pressure. This is due to excess air in the lubrication circuit due to a leak in the oil pump seal.
Problems with DPF filters usually occur only at higher miles (over 250.000 km), and if they occur at times, they are mainly the result of frequent short-haul trips where regeneration is often interrupted. The life of the DPF filter, of course, also affects the condition of the engine itself and its parts (injectors, turbo, EGR valve, etc.). Filter problems are usually indicated by an indicator, the engine goes into emergency mode. The approximate end of a DPF filter usually occurs with an increased frequency of regeneration with a slight increase in average consumption.

Opel Insignia Service

It is recommended to change the GM Dekos 2 oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 after 20.000 km or once a year, depending on which comes first. For vehicles that are more frequently used in the city or on a shorter road, it is recommended to shorten this interval to the poppy. 15 km. In automatic transmissions, it is recommended that the transmission oil be changed for the first time after 000-90 km, and then every 120.000 km. For 60.000 1.8V, 16 Turbo CNG and 1.6 CDTi engines, a belt replacement interval of 2.0 km or 150.000 years is used. In the case of the 6 Turbo, 1.4 Turbo LPG, 1.4 SIDI, 1.6 CDTi and 1.6 Turbo engines, the maintenance-free chain requires replacement only when necessary. For all engines, it is recommended to replace the water pump at 2.8 km. The air filter should be replaced with a poppy. 150.000 km or 30.000 year, if you drive in a city or dusty environment, it is better to change the filter with each change of oil. It is recommended to change the cab filter max. 1 km or every 30.000 year otherwise there is increased window fogging and dirt deposits on the air conditioner evaporator - increased odor.
Technical data
Body type: limo / 4-door sedan / 5-door station wagon / 5-door (Sports Tourer)
Dimensions (L x W x H in mm):
X-4830 4842 1856 1498 x
 X-4830 4842 1856 1498 x X-4908 4913 1856 1520 x
Wheelbase

(Mm):
2737
 2737 2737
Luggage space (l): 500 520 540/1530
Drive:
Front-wheel drive / 4 × 4
Front-wheel drive / 4 × 4
Front-wheel drive / 4 × 4
Fuel tank volume (l):
70
 70 70

Opel Insignia engines

Motor Volume Engine codes Power
1.4 1364 cc AT 14 NET 103 kW
1.4 LPG 1364 cc AT 14 NET 103 kW
1.6 1598 cc At 16 XER 85 kW
1.6 AIDS 1598 cc At 16 XHT 125 kW
Turbo 1.6 1598 cc A 16 YEARS 132 kW
1.8 1796 cc At 18 XER 103 kW
2.0 E85 Turbo 1998 cc At 20 NHT 162 kW
Turbo 2.0 1998 cc At 20 NHT 162 kW
Turbo 2.0 1998 cc At 20 NHT 184 kW
2.0 Turbo 4 × 4 1998 cc At 20 NHT 162 kW
2.0 Turbo 4 × 4 1998 cc At 20 NFT 184 kW
2.0 Turbo E85 1998 cc At 20 NHT 162 kW
2.8 V6 Turbo 4 × 4 2792 cc AT 28 NET 191 kW
2.8 V6 Turbo OPC 4 × 4 2792 cc At 28 NER 239 kW
Motor Volume Engine codes Power
2.0 Biturbo CDTI 1956 cc At 20 DTR 140 kW
2.0 Biturbo CDTI 1956 cc At 20 DTR 143 kW
2.0 Biturbo CDTI 4 × 4 1956 cc At 20 DTR 140 kW
2.0 Biturbo CDTI 4 × 4 1956 cc At 20 DTR 143 kW
2.0 CDTI 1956 cc A 20 DTC, A 20 DTL 81 kW
2.0 CDTI 1956 cc At 20 DTE 88 kW
2.0 CDTI 1956 cc A 20 DTJ, A 20 DTJ 96 kW
2.0 CDTI 1956 cc At 20 DTE 103 kW
2.0 CDTI 1956 cc At 20 DTH 118 kW
2.0 CDTI 1956 cc At 20 DTH 120 kW
2.0 CDTI 4×4 1956 cc At 20 DTH 118 kW
2.0 CDTI 4×4 1956 cc At 20 DTH 120 kW

 

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11 Comments

  • Lazar says:
    11/03/2020 at 12:57 pm

    Hello, I have a problem with the Insignia, when I start the car, the oil light comes on, to stop the engine, and after a few seconds it goes off, the car does not lose power, nothing happens to it, the light does not light during the ride. everything works normally, the oil level on the meter is at maximum, I don't know what the problem is ??

  • Dean says:
    03/05/2020 at 1:20 am

    I have the same problem, did you find out what the issue is?

    • SALE says:
      29/05/2020 at 4:37 pm

      Immediately, urgently replace the rubber (2000 dinars) between the Carter and the block, otherwise it will damage the engine up to 800 euros !!
      Greeting!

  • Nenad says:
    16/07/2020 at 1:28 pm

    Insignia 2010,2.0, XNUMX cdti.
    The computer does not show the predicted mileage with the current fuel. It will not reset, and it does not show any error on the diagnostics. Does anyone know what could be the problem?

  • Zulum Mirsada says:
    07/09/2020 at 10:47 pm

    Respected, I also have a problem with the Insignia, and when I turn it on, it shakes everything a little and stops when I start driving, it simply starts to shake the whole car and then it locks everything and the steering wheel and the gearbox and the gas and the brake, then I call the adapter and turn it off through diagnostics. When connected to diagnostics, nothing ever shows a single error, all in ps. Many times the spark plugs were replaced and many other things were added that did not contribute to anything. Over 4000 € was given for repairs without any benefit and 7 masters who do not know what the problem is. It all started when I was returning from Bosnia and after 10 years of the year, the car simply stopped. Then they told me that there was water in the tank, then the Opel car dealership arranged everything according to their story, the car is ok. After that breakdown for a month, everything else started, I mean just such a problem that no one knows why it shakes and blocks everything and then it has to go out. Is there a possibility that they damaged the services when cleaning the tank or… ???
    It is an Opel Insignia 70.000km driven, 12.2014 year, turbo petrol 1.6-125kw

  • Vincer says:
    09/09/2020 at 4:51 pm

    Problem with high beams and amblend light. Shown on the board, AFL service. How to fix it

  • Davor Samardzic says:
    09/02/2021 at 10:22 pm

    Does anyone know what the 2.0 143 kw or bi-turbo engines are like

  • Drazen says:
    23/08/2021 at 1:15 pm

    The rear right window lifter failed, after a few days both the front and even the rear left? Had someone such a problem, the master took off the right 2 worked one day and again the same.

  • SINISA says:
    05/09/2021 at 9:33 pm

    the liquid from the emulsion vessel disappears and the computer does not signal anything. I added 3 liters. is it dangerous for so much liquid to leak out in 3 months, how long has it been since the overhaul?

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