The Opel Easytronic 5-speed robotic transmission was produced in Austria or Germany from 2000 to 2018 and was installed in popular Opel models such as the Astra, Corsa, Meriva, Vectra, and Zafira. In addition to the 5-speed F13 MTA and F17 MTA robotic transmission, a rare 6-speed M20 MTA robotic transmission is also available.
Specifications
| Type | single-disc robotic transmission |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.4 (F13 MTA and F13+ MTA) up to 1.8 (F17 MTA) only 1.3 CDTi (M20 MTA) |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 130 (150) (F13 MTA and F13+ MTA) up to 170 (F17 MTA) up to 200 (M20 MTA) |
| Recommended oil | API GL-4, SAE 75W-85 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 1.9 (F13 MTA and F13+ MTA) 1.9 (F17 MTA) 2.4 (M20 MTA) |
| Partial replacement, liter | 1.6 (F13 MTA and F13+ MTA) 1.6 (F17 MTA) 2.2 (M20 MTA) |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 36 (F13 MTA and F13+ MTA) 38 (F17 MTA) 45 (M20 MTA) |
In 2000, engineers from Opel, ZF, and LUK developed a robotic transmission specifically for the new generation Opel Corsa, based on its 5-speed manual transmission, designated F13. To achieve this, they equipped this manual transmission with a pair of electric actuators from LUK (and later Bosch): an electrohydraulic actuator for clutch release, and an electromechanical actuator for gear shifting. By 2003, a more powerful version of the robotic transmission, based on the F17, was introduced in the Meriva compact van.
In 2005, the rarest version of the Easytronic robotic transmission, based on the 6-speed M20 manual transmission, was introduced. This modification was equipped with electrohydraulic actuators from Magneti Marelli and was installed in the Astra H or Corsa D with the 1.3-liter Z13DTH diesel engine until 2010.
From 2015 to 2018, the Opel Karl was also equipped with an Easytronic robotic gearbox based on the Daewoo Y4M manual transmission.
Gear ratios Opel Easytronic
Using the example of a 2005 Opel Astra with a 1.6 liter engine:
| Main | 3.94 |
| 1st | 3.727 |
| 2nd | 1.960 |
| 3rd | 1.323 |
| 4th | 0.946 |
| 5th | 0.756 |
| Reverse | 3.308 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Opel Adam A (M13) in 2014 – 2018;
- Opel Astra H (A04) in 2004 – 2012;
- Opel Combo C (F06) in 2005 – 2010;
- Opel Corsa C (X01) in 2000 – 2006;
- Opel Corsa D (S07) in 2006 – 2014;
- Opel Corsa E (X15) in 2014 – 2018;
- Opel Karl A (C16) in 2015 – 2018;
- Opel Meriva A (X03) in 2003 – 2010;
- Opel Signum A (Z03) in 2005 – 2008;
- Opel Tigra B (X04) in 2004 – 2009;
- Opel Vectra C (Z02) in 2005 – 2008;
- Opel Zafira B (A05) in 2005 – 2014.
Disadvantages of the Opel Easytronic gearbox
- Like many single-disc robotic transmissions, Easytronic requires regular adaptation procedures and does not like long periods of standing with the gear engaged. This way, the clutch doesn’t last long.
- By 150,000 km, the clutch release motor brushes often wear out, and if they aren’t replaced promptly, the expensive control unit can fail.
- Many owners don’t change the hydraulic fluid in the clutch master cylinder, but it tends to quickly become contaminated, which then wears out the piston rod and causes leaks.
- It’s important to remember that these robotic transmissions are based on the less-than-reliable F13 and F17 manual transmissions, which are known for their rather weak differentials that don’t tolerate slippage.
- This robotic transmission can also malfunction due to a low battery charge, and even sensors that aren’t related to the transmission can affect its operation.
