Insignia A · 2008–2013

Opel Insignia 1.8 Insignia A · 140 hp (2008 to 2013)

The Opel Insignia 1.8 of the Insignia A generation uses the A18XER 1.8 petrol engine with 140 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
140 PS / 103 kW
Displacement
1 796 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
A18XER 1.8
Period covered
2008–2013
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

140 hp (103 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2008 to 2013.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation.

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

30 000 km

12 months

GM-LL-A/B-025 / dexos2 / dexos1 Gen 2 ; PSA B71 2290 / B71 2312 / FPW9.55535/03 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Opel Insignia 1.8 Insignia A?

The A18XER 1.8 petrol engine (1 796 cc), 140 hp (103 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Opel Insignia 1.8?

A GM-LL-A/B-025 / dexos2 / dexos1 Gen 2 ; PSA B71 2290 / B71 2312 / FPW9.55535/03-approved oil suited to the A18XER 1.8 engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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