Opel Astra Fourth Generation (with the index j) debuted in 2009. Thanks to the attractive lines, it stands out sharply against the background of their boring predecessors. Cars are first hand - big rarity. Among cars imported from the West dominate the instances restored after the accident.
Chassis
In addition to the beautiful "body", Astra IV received a number of new technical solutions. An example can serve the suspension design. In front - proven by the "McPherson racks", and the rear is the usual beam or an upgraded lever system - the WATTA mechanism. The latter allows you to significantly improve behavior on the road, but significantly increases the cost of repair. Some owners of cars with innovative rear suspension They complain about its loud work, especially on short cross joints and irregularities.
Sport versions can be equipped with adaptive shock absorbers of the flexride stiffness. However, their service life is shorter than that of ordinary shock absorbers.
Massive lower transverse levers allow you to change silent blocks separately. But the ball support is updated only with the lever. It saves the fact that all the elements of the lever are durable.
The interior for a long time is saved in good condition. For Opel, the presence of a large number of buttons and switches. Only on the center console and the steering wheel there are almost 50 pieces.
Another example of technical innovations is an electric parking brake. Fortunately (from the point of view of operating costs), this decision is offered only as an option (in expensive equipment, such as COSMO).
The mechanism of the parking brake is quickly rust with long-term simple (non-use) and in wet weather.
Over time, rear brake calipers can sound. Often, it will be won by chance, having stuck lubricant into the guide calipers. Walking is found brake calipers. For repair it is necessary to disassemble and clean the mechanism.
Opel Astra J was offered with two versions of the power steering - electromechanical and hydraulic. You can determine the type of amplifier by opening the hood. If there are eours, there is no tank and the amplifier pump. If there is a GUR - there is a tank and a pump located on the left side of the engine.
Engines
High cost of used Astra, forces most buyers to look for options for cheaper with modest engines. Due to the relatively large weight of Opel Astra IV (heavier Opel Astra III by 130 kg), the base 1,4-liter gasoline engine capacity of 100 hp - far from the most the best choice. He is forced to work seriously, and therefore consumes a lot of fuel - up to 11 l / 100 km. Ultimately, this will affect the resource. The most optimal, in terms of operating costs and repair, 1,6-liter 16-valve atmospheric A16XER.
Both motors are quite reliable and durable. The timing of 1,4-liter atmospheric is driven by a chain, and a 1,6-liter-toothed belt. In the base 1.4, sometimes fail the ignition coil. The reason is corrosion inside the rod. Malfunctions accompany vibration. It is important that in case of failures in the ignition system, when the engine operates in a smaller number of cylinders, the catalytic neutralizer is destroyed.
In a larger 1.6, a phase management installed on the intake and outlet camshaft is used. Sometimes he begins to make noise. The first, as a rule, surrenders the inlet camshaft phase management.
1.6-liter gas engine Power 115 hp There are not enough stars from the sky. But at least does not cause problems.
The promising characteristics have turbo engines with a working volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters. Even 120-strong 1.4 Turbo confidently copes with Astro, thanks to good elasticity.
1.4 Turbo has a fatal defect - cracking the pistons. The problem occurs on a segment of 50-100 thousand km. In this case, the engine ceases to pull and begins to consume a large amount of oil. Larger 1.6 turbo similar weakness does not show.
Diesel versions officially not supplied to Russia. To choose from such copies should be approached carefully. All are equipped with a sump filter. The most preferred turbodiesel 2.0 CDTI is a successful 1.9 CDTI successor successor. Such cars are found very rare, and besides, very expensive.
Opel Astra with 1.7 CDTI is much cheaper. The average fuel consumption lies within 5.5-7.5 liters per 100 km. For everyday trips of this enhanced ISUZU unit, it is quite enough. Only sometimes fails the differential pressure sensor of the solid particle filter or the exhaust gas recycling valve.
1.6 CDTI appeared in 2014. It uses the DENSO injection system. Faults are rare here, but at the same time, some owners had to change the turbocharger under warranty.
Specifications Opel Astra J (IV)
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Incorrectly planted window seals at speeds of more than 100 km / h cause loud aerodynamic wind noise.
The headlights are often fisted, and the software error causes failures in the operation of the automatic headlight corrector.
With quick work, the lever instead of the first can turn on reverse gear. The elimination of the defect implies re-aligning the gear selection mechanism and the installation of new scenes.
At the Astrah 2010-2011 breaks the returned spring of the clutch pedal. Opel conducted a service campaign to eliminate the defect. In addition, the shaft bearings with a six-speed MCPP M32 are not distinguished.
Wrong algorithm for operation of the module of control of the on-board electronics quickly discharges rechargeable batteryIf for a long time to leave the dipped light or dimensions included. Opel refined software.
In cars with 2.0 CDTI (A20dth engine code) due to errors in the engine control unit software, nozzles occurred. Software update solved the problem.
The exhaust system is prone to premature corrosion.
➖ Large doors / problem parking
➖ Hard suspension
➖ Maneuverability (large reversal radius)
➖ Overview
pros
➕ Design
➕ Quality of finishing materials
➕ Comfortable salon
➕ Handling
The advantages and disadvantages of Opel Astra J GTC 2012-2013 are identified on the basis of revocation of real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo, 1.6 and 2.0 gasoline and diesel with mechanics and machine can be found from the stories below:
Ownership reviews
At the moment, I wured my 12 thousand km, I will try to describe the feelings ... Living in the outback, I still feel clearly feeling how people drill with views and turn the heads. Yes, it is Opel, but damn successful appearance does not leave anyone indifferent.
When I bought a car, then many told, they say how to live with her three-door. However, the landing back is quite normal, and sit behind a person of medium height is quite normal. My wife and I am not greater growth, the seats are moved back quite a bit, so there is a solid space on the second row to the front seats. Also behind there is its lighting, speakers, places for glasses, bottles or something else, there are hooks for clothes.
In general, what I like in this car is that with all its "youthness" it provides a very adult level of comfort and equipment. Rain sensors, lights work adequately. Adaptive bi-xenon at night is beautiful, the framing of headlights by diode eyelashes looks cool.
The engine lives only from two and a half thousand revolutions, before this is a very vegetable. On the sixth gear at 3 000 ON - the speed of exactly 130 km / h. I have a major track, and in the summer, the average does not exceed 8.4 liters (naturally, with a consumer, and the loss of power from the considera is minimal), in winter the consumption is a little more, somewhere up to nine liters. Engine 180 hp rushing in moderation more precisely car Very heavy 1613 kg. In addition, big wheels, so overclocking, which is capturing the spirit, is not here.
Feedback on Opel Astra GTC 1.6 (180 hp) with mechanics 2012
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A month after purchase, go with a girl on a trip to Altai on GTC. For a trip, about 2,000 km had to drive. And then I realized how much this car is comfortable for long journeys on good roads. Active light, cruise control, rain sensor, good music - it helps a lot in a long trip. Then there were still many other trips outside the city - and every time the car delivered true pleasures.
The track holds confidently, the speakers are enough to confidently make overtaking. It is worth switching to 4- or 5th speed, and you fly away. On the highways comfortably go by 125 km / h. Disconnection causes only unexpected bumps on the road - a less serious bump can "break through" the suspension with a characteristic sound.
The appearance at the beginning was crazy, thrown from universal attention. Constantly turned around when he left the car, insight his beauty. Now it is less accustomed to, but the aesthetic pleasure of Astra still gives.
And now honest about minuses:
1. Large reversal radius. Compensated by beautiful big wheels.
2. Quickly polluted the back of the machine due to the lack of mudguards, and their presence spoils the appearance.
3. Driving seat. After adjustment of the otkutka, the seat is not always fixed to the end, and it is already necessary to insert the seat into the groove to click. In addition, after a bad road in the city, begins to sort out the back.
4. Electronic handbrake. There were a couple of cases when I did not put the car to the handbrake, and the car began to roll back slowly. A sharp click does not always work. Therefore, you need to click on the accented button.
But the big doors will not attribute to minuses. Yes, you need to count the distance to the next car when parking, but what pleasure is to break and slam the larger and heavy door!
Feedback about Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (140 hp) on mechanics 2012 G.V.
The comfort of the front sports seats, sit as in the "capsule";
+ good noise insulation (only the muffler buzzes on high revolutions);
+ good instrumentality of instrument panel, so many buttons (feeling like in an airplane);
+ Beautifully highlighted salon (door opening knobs, panel with gear knob).- It is inconvenient to sit in the seat, as well as uncomfortable to climb out of them (especially who has a big 5th point);
- the disease of the combined seats (after 30 thousand km. Everyone crashes the lower side support of the seat from the leatherette, on which it is usually sitting at the landing, someone happens in generally in the trash);
- Because of the front broad racks, visibility is lost.Further turn to the body. Body is a business card of this model. At the expense of large full-time 18-inch wheels and design features from the car, a small angle of rotation, it is not very convenient, especially in a major city. Uncomfortable as well with huge doors, which, although they open by almost 90 degrees, what to jump with a scatter, but because of this it is difficult to look for parking space, because With this opening of the door of the place you need a lot.
Suspension:
On the highway with their weight and wheels goes like a tank.
- Although on the 18th wheels, but hard, every jack and bump is felt, shakes it is notable!
Transmission MCPP:
I believe that the MCPP from GTC is a weak place. I encountered that this box with a native mileage at 75,000 km witnessed the bearing of the primary shaft. The problem is massive, many with it go and so, therefore, when overclocking over 40 km / h, a whistle appears in the box (everyone thinks that this whistle is somewhere else). On the Internet also laid the info that at high speeds in the box there is a strong heating, and there is an overheating of the oil, and then all understandable consequences ...
Engine:
Engine 1.4 is a stuffy engine with a small turbine, which, as they say, not even after the trip, it is not necessary to cool, but I still got used to the next time for a minute of cooling. The race does not like, like big speeds, it is worth it and be sure to go somewhere, so from sport configuration Here is only one word and exhaust system.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 TURBO MCPP 2012
On the parking lot next to GTC, all other machines seem faceless and non-zero. When you start the engine, you turn on the music and you will start smoothly (although you could also be lit), then you forget about all the problems and worries that tormented and did not give rest. Turn on the heated steering wheel and feel the vibration of the low frequencies of the audio system. Well, it is necessary !!! I'm going without gloves, I do not hurt my hands. It's just some kind of holiday!
I miss others, we climb into a row with full confidence that I will miss me, and this happens. I am easy to hand around any car that I consider it necessary to drive around, and I feel a huge supply of power under the hood.
But at the same time I absolutely do not want to drive. I am pleased with 80 km / h include the fifth gear and, slightly touching the pedals, the edge of seeing the message: 4.5 liters per 100 km. But with this smoothness of movement, I know that at any time, staying on the same transmission and rushing at the pedal, the car with a cheetah lever in a couple of seconds will turn away from 80 to 120 km / h.
On GTC all small and natural irregularities russian roads, perceive like light vibration. But if at the speed you fly into a serious thief, then the blow will be strong. And at this moment you understand how tough the auto suspension. As a result, it is necessary to work with the steering wheel, circling all this disgrace.
We approach the office, we are looking for a parking place. I find the usual space for myself 4.5 meters and I understand that my car is just such a length, so I can only park on such a heel only with the help of a crane. I find a place on the meter more. It seems that it should be enough.
I start to hand over the back, and immediately hear the scream of the chamber. I go out of the car. God you are mine, yes there are still about meter - crawling and crawling. It would seem, turn off the parkingricronics and calmly rent back more centimeters 50, but highly planted rear window does not allow you to see the hood rear car. As a result, it is necessary to maneuver, clinging to the car in front, since there is no problem with the review in front of the problem.
Konstantin, review about Opel Astra J GTC 2.0D Diesel (130 hp) MT 2012
Someone may not agree, but personally, I believe that today GTC is the most beautiful and harmonious of all Opels.
There were no problems with adaptation, the wife got used to the car very quickly, which is not surprising. The steering wheel is very pleasant, lightweight, the pedals are also very soft, the landing in the car is comfortable, the steering wheel is adjustable both in height and by departure, there is a powerful side support and a bunch of settings of the very seat.
The finishing and quality of materials in the cabin is also at the height, the seats are combined, and in the place where they have a cloth, the fabric itself is very dense, kill her, I think it will be very difficult. Everything else is automotive leather stitching. In general, everything is done very well.
Very nice sound of the motor, such a bass with a rockness, and noise insulation for its class at the level, and it is interesting that winter tires The car was generally very quiet.
The car holds the car perfectly, and indeed an excellent carpet - this is the most vivid impression of this car. The clearance for the car of this class is also quite suitable, almost 16 cm. On winter rubber So generally 17 cm.
So, that in this car is impractical and uncomfortable ... Firstly, these are huge doors, so when parking it is necessary to think about it first, it is better not to travel to a bottleneck, for the discharge of the door is not less than meters. Secondly, the left counter - it really bothers me. In the rear window, too, no fig is visible, but actually there is nothing to watch, because there are parking sensors.
Feedback about Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic 2013
Major atmospheric motors 1.6 A16XER 115 hp and 1.8 A18XER 140 hp They differ from extremely phlegmatic character (thanks to the eco-friendly firmware), and the thermostat is leaking and is configured to too much working temperature (you are going to ride a long time - replace it on a more cold), plus after 100 thousand can start pounding phasemators. Otherwise, an excellent piston, designed for 250+ thousand mileage until overhaul and predictable belt drive timing.
- on A16XER and A18XER Motors there are no hydrocompensators, do not forget about the need to adjust the thermal clearance once in 80-90 thousand km.
- Another generic bar A16XER and A18XER - leaks of the oil cooler (heat exchanger). It is treated with the replacement of the gasket, but the most unpleasant - usually you need to wash the cooling system, and change the engine oil.
- A14net turbo engines surprised quite good. Here the chain drive timing, finding at least 120, and with good defolds and under 200 thousand (and yet, when buying a phase, a phase is required), again, a good piston with a resource under 200 and a relatively inexpensive and strong turbine. At great age, they will be a little overloading atmospheric, but not critical. Valves, by the way, do not need to regulate - there are hydrocomathers. The main thing is not to increase the power of the firmware - and everything will be fine.
- The problem of 1.4-liter motors to restyling - a breakdown of the mushroom valve of ventilation of crankcase gases in the intake manifold (it is open on small circulation, the gases in the turbine). The breakdown is unpleasant, since the valve is not separately sold separately, it changes assembled with the collector, but you can redo the system so that gases will always be fed to the turbine, which will slightly strengthen its pollution by deposits.
- It turned out successful in general and 1.6 A16let (180 hp). They differ greatly from 1.4 in design, has a belt drive. Injection - distributed, turbine - reliable and inexpensive, piston - strong. In general, recommended.
- Motors 1.6 SIDI (A16XHT, 170 hp) The first years of release distinguished themselves a number of significant problems: the electrodes of candles fell off and the pistons were cracked. The cars were consulted campaigns, the firmware changed, but they decided to radically the problem by 2015, when Opel was going to leave Russia. When buying it is recommended to measure compression in the cylinders, and even better replace the piston, the benefit has good tuning options, relatively inexpensive. Problems with TNVD, early stretching of the timing chain and wear of the turbine up to 100 thousand of this motor not noticed.
- leaks from under the valve lid due to not very high quality seals - the family malfunction of the Opeless motors, often found on. A good reason to throw a little bit from the price.
- Pump (and on all engines) also do not differ in the vitality - on average, the service life of about 70-80 thousand, it happens more.
- Diesels 1.3 A13DTE - old strong motors joint development GM / Fiat. 2.0 A20DTH - from the same German-Italian opera, but a fresher. 1.7 A17DTC / DTR - also quite age, already the fruit of the Union GM and Isuzu. Problems - "Communication": Risk of locking fuel system Bad dielary, the need to clean the EGR valve, change the turbine on the run after 150 thousand and delete / change the diesel filter.
What is the reason for the inclusion of the first and second gear F17 on the immentable car Astra H?
it normal work This unit. The design of the synchronizers physically does not allow the transfers with a large variety of rotation frequencies in the box. It is especially clear that when switching up at very high engine speeds and down - under normal conditions.
In addition, we note the "rigor" of the clutch pedal, which is characteristic of many opel models: Problems with gear shifts may occur with its incomplete surveillance.
Comment by Pr.. F17 mechanical box. Now it is released on the Opolev drawings aISIN.which seriously refers to the quality of oils poured into aggregates. Therefore, the owners are advised not to experiment with identified oils in the hope of improving the quality of gear shift.
Why was there no review campaign for "insignia" with turbo engine 1.6 due to problems with ignition candles?
The service campaign is declared and acts so far. In the candles of the initial factory supplier fell off the electrode and remained in the cylinder, which resulted in serious damage. Candle suppliers changed.
The nature of the repair of the damaged motor depends on the specific case - the replacement of the unit is completely either its individual parts. Works are performed for free. On the machines falling under the action, the candles of the old sample change to new ones. This campaign also extends to Egypt, Turkey and other countries where high temperatures are. And only for Russia, it also includes updating the firmware of the motor control unit, in order to ensure that the conditions leading to the destruction of the candle electrode are guaranteed.
What is destroyed piston group On the supervised motors 1.4?
Yes, there is an instruction with number 2130. Recommended lubricant slots of the primary shaft of the box, according to which moves released Bearing and clutch disc. Note that transmission transmission problems may occur due to the operational reasons that are not related to the above.
The owner needs to contact the dealer and in our customer support center - tell me whether the action of this bulletin is distributed to a particular car. Free repairs (Removing the box and lubrication of the slots) are carried out only on vehicles with a valid warranty. Otherwise, the repair will be paid.
How to solve the problem with vibrations on the body in Astra H cars with motors 1.6 and 1.8? Will the modernization of gears and electromagnetic valves GDI system? Why was there no review campaign to replace the climatic installation recycling?
Usually vibrations are associated with engine malfunctions or its supports. Most often to blame for candles and problems with ignition coils. We are faced with clogging fuel injectors.
Installation of a damper on the right drive, which is hoped by many owners, will not save from vibrations. It is designed to solve the problem with different drives of drives and the arising axymmetry of thrust during acceleration and braking, but no more.
Variators of the timing phases and valves are upgraded about five years ago and in recent years do not cause problems. The details of the old sample have long been absent.
Campaign to replace the recycling valve lasted from 2008 to 2010. Details of the old sample with a short axis changed for free on modified, with long. The updated nodes were enrolled on the conveyor in the fall of 2008, and in the services they began to establish the spring of the same year. Those who did not have time to repair the action will have to do this at their own expense.
How to solve problems with fast seats heating failure, rear bed brake shoes and thermostat case case on Astra J cars?
All of the above nodes are already upgraded. From August 2014, the heating of seats (they are different, depending on the type of upholstery). On vehicles released earlier, the dealer will be warranty to replace the refused heating updated. Changes in the rear brake mechanisms contributed in 2013. They touched mainly brackets of calipers. In the same year, a technical newsletter for dealers dedicated to the elimination of the knocks in the nodes of the old sample was published.
The thermostat consists of two half-rowers: the rear is metallic, and the front is from plastic. Contrary to rumors, the same node assembly is placed on the Opel Astra J and Chevrolet Cruze machines with atmospheric motors 1.6. The plastic part lass stiffness. Recently, it was modified with the flooring of the half-row. Depending on the case, the dealer changes only the gasket or instead of both parts sets the updated.
When will the promised applications for the IntelliLink multimedia system appear? How does the manufacturer solve the problem in the system? When fresh updates are available software?
Sorry, but the new applications for the current generation Intellilink will not be. Works stopped: For additional functions, you need a lot of resources, and this would have affected the work of the main systems. The next generation of the IntelliLink system, which we are now developing, has sufficient performance - for it and will be possible the emergence of new applications.
We have already made some updates to software. If the system fails occur after its modification, you need to contact the dealer and our customer support center. Another update is scheduled for March-April of this year. But, in contrast to the previous ones, it will be irreversible ("rollback" is impossible). Therefore, the owners of the machines will be asked to consider the list of changes before making a decision.
Because of what flow tubes of the oil cooler on Astra J and Zafira C machines?
The leaks are associated with the material of the tubes, which does not withstand the long exposure of very low temperatures. Opel announced the service campaign 14-P-036. It provides free replacement of tubes modified, from more frost-resistant and elastic material.
The campaign extends to the 2010-2014 cars, so it is divided into several stages. The action is valid only for Russia - in other countries there are no problems with similar leaks.
What is the associated strong vibration when stopping on the traffic light in the D selector position automatic box? Why do shoes and jerks occur when gear shifts?
Most often, vibration is associated with the inclusion of software "neutral" (PN). This can be checked by transferring the selector to manual switching mode: the vibration should decrease. Otherwise, the motor or its support is defective.
The PN function causes the torque converter to rotate passively: a pair of motor is separated - a box. This is done in favor of ecology. In motors with an automatic flywheel, much less massive than on machines with mechanical box. Therefore, his role as a vibration damper plays. Software "neutral", in fact, turns off it - and vibrations increase. On the atmospheric motors 1.6 this problem was very common, and it was defeated by changing the software. Such cases with turbomotors 1.4 are single, so the manufacturer is still looking for solutions.
Shoulder and jerks when switching gears have a lot of reasons. For example, with very low or high ambient temperatures, this behavior of an automatic box indicates temperature adaptation mode. The management program is trying to protect the box. Gear shifts occur at elevated oil pressure, at higher engine speeds or as quickly as possible to avoid slippage of friction. Together it causes a feeling of blows.
Another reason is the adaptation of switching when the driver changes the ride style (the active driver changed calm; after a uniform movement along the track, the car drove into a stormy megalopolis). However, the jerks should stop after a pair of presses on the gas pedal.
Of course, the cause of the jerks can be a malfunction - from a low oil level to the wear of frictional. Our "automata" provides for wear adaptation, but it will smooth out the shocks only to a certain threshold.
Comment SR. Opel is one of the few manufacturers who recommend periodic oil replacement in "automata". When operating under normal conditions, the Germans advise the liquid to change the liquid in the GF6 box (on most cars with a gasoline engine) on mileage of 80,000-100,000 km, and in difficult conditions - twice as often. Intervals for AF40 aggregate (on diesel engines) - 120,000-140,000 km and 70,000-75,000 km, respectively. In mandatory, it is necessary to replace the oil even after a minor overheating of the unit - it is rapidly degraded! Some of these recommendations are registered in the Regulations.
Who produces original oils GM? GM DEXOS2 product - fully synthetic?
Oils for us produce several American and European suppliers, including Mobil and Fuchs.
GM Dexos2 is not a specific product, but quality tolerance. It can be assigned to oil anywhere, if the requirements of the standard are met.
Why is astra H does not have noise insulation hood? For what reason, the metal protection of the engine is not solid and does not close the generator from dirt?
Instead of the usual "Vatnik" noise insulation in this car used a special inner hood panel. It is made practically solid and has dome-shaped emptying, which perform the role of an acoustic reflector and diffuser. This is quite enough for cars with gasoline engines. Diesel modifications in addition are provided with familiar noise insulation. It is available for order and if desired, it can be installed on the hood of gasoline cars. To do this, only the pistons will be needed.
When designing the factory protection of the Carter, any manufacturer first of all thinks about the compromise between the physical protection of aggregates and their adequate cooling. In fact, this element is not called to fencing from dirt.
Installation of solid (non-factory) protection seriously disrupts thermal regime in open space. This can lead to overheating of the aggregates. This was especially important with the advent of modern motors and gearboxes, which are already seriously loaded. Do not forget about the change in the power structure of the car body. Unlike nonstop defects, the factory tests are tested in crissh tests.
Will the navigation card updates?
The list of update numbers when they appear are published on our website (www.opel.ru) in the Accessories section. You can purchase and install them through official Opel dealers. Updates are installed at will and at the expense of the client. Note that such a policy and many other manufacturers. Of course, you can lay the cost of all future updates immediately in the price of this option, but this approach is more characteristic for the premium segment.
Why does the F17 CR box (Astra H Caravan) are very "short" fifth gear?
The gear ratios are selected to obtain the optimal characteristics of the car, and this is always a compromise. Caravan has a big difference between the oven and full mass (empty and loaded). Therefore, to obtain acceptable traction-high-speed dynamics and applied "shortened" transmissions, which are just encrypted in the CR index.
What does the term "ACP ranking" on Opel Antara and Chevrolet Captiva?
This term, in our opinion, was born on owners' forums due to improper interpretation of service documentation. It has nothing to do with an automatic box.
In some dealerships, at the cars, more engine oil is discharged on cars than is required in reality. Is it possible to somehow affect this situation?
In the manufacture of cars, modernization and improvement of the design are constantly being upgraded. Information in the operating instructions for the owners also changes. Therefore, it is possible that the amount of registered oil may not fit a specific car. However, the differences usually do not exceed 200-300 ml.
The owner of the car may ask for admission to the repair area at the time of oil pouring or any other operation of interest. If a clearly overshought fluid volume is written to the car (more than 0.5 liters for 4-cylinder engines), then contact our customer support center or require the non-checked oil packaging to put in the trunk.
Why LLC "General Motors CIS" does not dictate official dealers Cost I. technical Regulations Then? When information about the work lists will appear in open access?
The price standards are not rigidly recorded, since this is contrary to the antimonopoly legislation of the Russian Federation and does not reflect the economic situation in different regions of the country. Dealership is an independent retail seller and therefore can set prices that he considers reasonable. Since 2015 GM communicates medium retail prices on spare parts on the site (www.opel.ru) to help owners are better oriented in the market. However, it should be noted that, according to the requirements of the FAS, the importer does not have the right to dictate its dealers price policies And any attempt to force the power introduction can be considered as a collusion.
The Regulation (List of Works) is available from any dealer, as well as it can be requested in our Customer Support Center. And we will definitely think about the placement of this information on the site.
We dictate dealers technical regulations. Since 2011, Opel changes it every six months. Always ask the dealer to print current regulations.
Customer Support Center "General Motors CIS": 8-800-700-13-65, ss [Email Protected] Contact any problems at the dealer level. By hot line You can learn about the current regulations of the service campaigns. The same information can be tracked on MyOople portal, on the official website www.opel.ru.Earlier, specialists of Volkswagen, Ford, Subaru, Renault were answered to the questions of car owners - readers of Spr.
08.03.2017
Opel Astra H (Opel Astra 3) - Third generation of a car's passenger car. Astra has always been a popular model, but this generation was particularly pleased with sales dealers. Recently, the number of used Opel Astra H has increased dramatically, it is certainly to bind with a natural updating of machines, as most motorists make it every 4-5 years. But, maybe so that the owners begin to get rid of their cars after running 100-150 thousand km . And, what is the true reason, and what disadvantages are peculiar to this car, now we will try to figure it out.
A bit of history:
Debut Opel Astra h took place in 2003 at the auto show in Frankfurt, and already in March 2004 the serial assembly of the car began. In the markets of different countries, he also produced under the names of Chevrolet Astra, Chevrolet Vectra, Holden Astra, Saturn Astra and Vauxhall Astra. The novelty was called upon to change, popular at the time, Opel Vectra B. Total for the storming of the segment " C."Or, as it is still customary, golf class, four bodies based on the Delta platform developed by General Motors - three and five-door hatchback, sedan, wagon and coupe.
For most CIS markets, the car was gathered at the Russian Avtotor Plant in Kaliningrad, and since 2008, at the General Motors motor assembled factory in Shushary under St. Petersburg. The design of the car was developed by the director of the German Designer Studio Opel in Rüsselsheim - Friedhel Enler, he is the creator of Opel Corsa. The production of the model ceased in 2009, Opel Astra J, but, even after the release of a new model, did not decrease the popularity of Opel Astra h, therefore, it was decided to extend the production of this model (the car was made until 2014 called Astra Family).
Weak places and disadvantages of Opel Astra H with mileage
Unlike most competitors, Opel Astra H has a sufficiently high-quality paint and varnish coating. The exceptions turned out to be cars produced in Poland, paint was intimidated on such copies and fell off slices, good, the manufacturer eliminated all the flaws under warranty. The body is completely galvanized, thanks to this, it is not bad to oppose the onslaught of red sickness, but still, over time, from the effects of reagents that our roads are sprinkled, it is possible to detect corrosion foci on the trunk doors, edges of doors and thresholds. On cars of the first years of release, the headlights are muttered, too, can also dine the handles of the rear doors.
Engines
For Opel Astra H, a large number of power units were available: gasoline - 1.4 (90 hp), 1.6 (105 hp), 1.8 (125 hp) and 2.0 (170, 200 hp) ; Diesel - 1.3 (90 hp), 1.7 (100 hp), 1.9 (120 and 150 hp). All motors are quite reliable, but, after 100,000 km, mileage require minor investments. Motor 1.4 has proven the most trouble-free, but due to insufficient power, given force aggregate Not in demand among motorists. In more common motors 1.6 and 1.8, in our operating conditions, the catalyst and the EGR valve is very quickly contaminated. The problem is particularly relevant for cars operated in the metropolis. One of the most serious breakdowns, with which many Astra had to face, is the stubborn gears of intake and graduation camshaft. This trouble takes place on the range of 60-80 thousand km, and after repair there are no guarantees that it will not happen again. Signs of availability will serve: increased noise when starting the engine (grinding, roar) and deterioration in the dynamics.
Also, the main disadvantages include a small resource of the rear engine support (it comes to disrepair every 60-70 thousand km). Often, owners face a malfunction of the ignition system module, the reason for the ailment lies in bad contact in the connectors and undime replacement Spark plugs. Closer to 2,50000 km, the membrane is ruptied responsible for the recirculation of crankcase gases. valve cover. It is possible to determine the problem by unstable engine operation, as well as on a sizom smoke from exhaust system. Very often, the services are sentenced to overhaul, however, the problem is solved by replacing the valve cover. The most powerful power unit, in most cases, does not require repair up to 150,000 km, but, small troubles, such as fogging the head of the cylinder block and leakage of oil through the crankshaft gland may occur and after 20,000 miles of run.
All motors are equipped with a timing belt drive, according to the regulations, the belt replacement was prescribed once every 90,000 km, but there were cases of belt cliff after 50000 km, therefore, it is better not to risk and change the belt every 60,000 km. POMP usually changes on each second belt replacement. Diesel engines are reliable, but, demanding on fuel quality and lubricant materials. From disadvantages of diesel engines need to be noted weak fuel equipment and a small resource squeeze filter (replacement every 50-60 thousand km). If the filter is clogged - the thrust disappears, and Chad is out of the exhaust system, like from an old Kamaz. Also, due to constructive miscalculations, the engine control unit suffers (exposed to moisture and dirt). Of the most expensive problems faced by the owners diesel cars - failure of the two-mask flywheel (resource 100-150 thousand km). Signals about the presence of the problem will serve a knock and vibration when switching gear, it is worth noting that the transmissions are turned on clearly.
Transmission
The choice of customers Opel Astra H was proposed three types of gearboxes - mechanical, automatic and robot "Easytronic". The most trouble-free mechanics are considered, even the clutch kit serves 100-120 thousand km. The only thing that can be reproached by the manual transmission is only for the lack of synchronizers, because of this, the reverse transmission is not always correctly included. From the disadvantages faced by the owners of cars with mechanics, you can select the rear seal of the crankshaft and a small resource of the bearing of the secondary shaft (60-80 thousand km). On some instances after 70,000 miles, cracks appear on the box seam. If, when switching from the first on the third transmission, a blow is felt, it will be better to contact the service, but, in most cases, it is enough to change the oil to eliminate the alend.
The automatic transmission is famous for jerks and twitching during shifting gear, but they are not worth it, because it is not a breakdown, but the feature of the transmission. The most common automatic transmission problem is a coolant leak in the hydroconuts of the box, after which the unit fails. If authonately fails, the gibber cleaning in the box will help. When switching to alarm, the box works only on the fourth gear. Robotic transmission, very capricious and requires attention to every 15,000 km of run (even adjustment of the clutch).
During operation, the slave disk is erased, while the point of contact with the basket is shifted, but the controller responsible for the supply of fuel does not know about the shift of the point of contact and supplies an incorrect amount of fuel. As a result, this leads to incorrect work of the box and premature clutch wear. It is worth noting that even with timely servicing of a robotic transmission, its resource in rare cases exceeds 150,000 km. Before buying a car with a robot, be sure to ride on it, if there are strong jerks when switching, it is better to refuse to buy such a car.
Reliability of Opel Astra H
The simplicity is the guarantee of reliability, it is according to this principle and a suspension of this model was developed, a semi-dependent torsion beam was installed behind, McPherson. If we talk about driving characteristics, the suspension copes well with the realities of our roads, but is distinguished by increased noise. If you do not take into account the racks and bushings of the stabilizer (resource 20-40 thousand km), the weakest place of chassis is considered support bearings, and steering traction, their resource, in most cases, does not exceed 60,000 miles of mileage. Hub bearings (ABS sensor comes into disrepair after 50,000 km) and ball supports With medium loads, 50-70 thousand km are kept. The remaining suspension elements serve 100,000 km and more.
The weakest place in the steering mechanism is the steering rail, as a rule, begins to knock after 100,000 km of run, also a fluid leak may appear, this, with time, can lead to the destruction of the node, but if you have to notice and eliminate the problem, complications in time to avoid. There is no complaints about the reliability of the brake system, the only thing that the owners complain is, it is for a small resource of the front pads (30000 km.).
Salon
Salon Opel Astra H is made in a simple style, but, at the same time, the manufacturer used enough quality materials, but despite this, the crickets in the cabin have almost every car. The car and the reliability of the electrical equipment of the cabin can not boast. The main problem in electronics is the incorrect operation of the buttons on the steering wheel and stealless control levers, the reason is a faulty SIM-module of the steering column. There are complaints and to the climate system management system, and, more precisely, to the air recycling flap. There is a problem with a characteristic crackle from under the console.
Outcome:
In terms of reliability Opel AstraH.not much different from its competitors, but, thanks to the low cost of maintenance and repair, this car It is one of the most interesting golf class representatives in the secondary market.
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