1989 Opel Vectra Sedan emission

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Condition	Value

expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values

expand_moreCut-off control speed


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D engines	5500–5600 rpm5500–5600 rpm5500–5600 rpm

expand_moreMaximum K-value


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D engines	3 1/m3 1/m3 1/m

expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values


Diagnostic socket location	The diagnostic socket is located in the engine space on the right in the direction of travel.

expand_moreExhaust gas recirculation (EGR)


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 NZ engines	Yes
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 NZ2 engines	Yes
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L E 16 NZ engines	Yes
All other modifications	No

expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5)	800–850 rpm800–850 rpm800–850 rpm
1.8 S 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1989.7)	770–870 rpm770–870 rpm770–870 rpm
1.8 S with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1989.7)	770–870 rpm770–870 rpm770–870 rpm
1.8 S with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1989.9–1990.10)	750–800 rpm750–800 rpm750–800 rpm
All other modifications	720–880 rpm720–880 rpm720–880 rpm

expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox


1.4 S with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1992.6)	900–950 rpm900–950 rpm900–950 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5)	900–950 rpm900–950 rpm900–950 rpm
1.7 D with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 56 HP engine (1988.10–1992.9)	820–880 rpm820–880 rpm820–880 rpm
1.8 S 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1989.7)	870–970 rpm870–970 rpm870–970 rpm
1.8 S with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1989.7)	870–970 rpm870–970 rpm870–970 rpm
1.8 S with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1989.9–1990.10)	850–900 rpm850–900 rpm850–900 rpm
2.0 i 4x4 CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1989.1–1995.11)	720–780 rpm720–780 rpm720–780 rpm
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1989.1–1992.9)	720–780 rpm720–780 rpm720–780 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)	720–780 rpm720–780 rpm720–780 rpm
2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1990.10)	720–780 rpm720–780 rpm720–780 rpm
2000 16V 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1990.10)	860–1020 rpm860–1020 rpm860–1020 rpm
2000/GT 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1994.6)	860–1020 rpm860–1020 rpm860–1020 rpm
All other modifications	720–880 rpm720–880 rpm720–880 rpm
No adjustment possible


Minimum engine oil temperature at VET	176°F176°F80°C

expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values

expand_moreCO content at idling speed


1.4 S with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1992.6)	0.5–1.5 %0.5–1.5 %0.5–1.5 %
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)	1–1.5 %1–1.5 %1–1.5 %
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11)	1–1.5 %1–1.5 %1–1.5 %
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11)	1–1.5 %1–1.5 %1–1.5 %
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5)	1–1.5 %1–1.5 %1–1.5 %
1.8 S 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1989.7)	0.5–2 %0.5–2 %0.5–2 %
1.8 S with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1989.7)	0.5–2 %0.5–2 %0.5–2 %
1.8 S with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1989.9–1990.10)	0.5–1.5 %0.5–1.5 %0.5–1.5 %
2.0 i 4x4 CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1989.1–1995.11)	0.5 %0.5 %0.5 %
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1990.10)	0.5–1 %0.5–1 %0.5–1 %
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1989.1–1992.9)	0.5 %0.5 %0.5 %
2.0 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)	0.5 %0.5 %0.5 %
2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1990.10)	0.5–1 %0.5–1 %0.5–1 %
2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)	0–1 %0–1 %0–1 %
2000 16V 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1990.10)	0.7–1.2 %0.7–1.2 %0.7–1.2 %
2000/GT 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1994.6)	0.7–1.2 %0.7–1.2 %0.7–1.2 %
All other modifications	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %

expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed


All other modifications	0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %

expand_moreIgnition time


1.4 S with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1992.6)	-5°00' - before TDC + after TDC
1.8 S 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1989.7)	-10°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC
1.8 S with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1989.7)	-10°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC
1.8 S with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1989.9–1990.10)	-10°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP engine (1988.9–1989.9)	-10°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC
All other modifications	-10°00' - before TDC + after TDC
No adjustment possible


Increased idling speed	2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm
Lambda value	0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ

expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling


2.0 i 4x4 CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1989.1–1995.11)	100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1989.1–1992.9)	100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
2.0 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)	100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
All other modifications	350 ppm350 ppm350 ppm

To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Opel.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1989 Opel Vectra Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Opel warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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