Zafira B · 2005–2014

Opel Zafira 1.8 Zafira B · 140 hp (2005 to 2014)

The Opel Zafira 1.8 of the Zafira B generation uses the Z18XER 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
Z18XER 1.8
Period covered
2005–2014
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 2005 to 2014.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The Z18XER 1.8 engine is also fitted to: Fiat Croma (Croma II).

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 Zafira 1.8 Zafira B?

The Z18XER 1.8 petrol engine (1 796 cc), 140 hp (103 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Opel Zafira 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 Z18XER 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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