Information on repair and maintenance of Opel Astra cars electronically
Opel Astra is a C-segment car developed by the German car manufacturer Opel and sold in many countries under the brands Vauxhall, Chevrolet and the entire American industrial group General Motors.
There are six generations of the Astra, released in 1991, 1998, 2004, 2010, 2016 and the latest in 2022 respectively. There are two ways to spell generations. The method officially used by Opel starts with the letter F, because the last generation of the Astra's predecessor, the Kadett, was called E. The second system starts with the letter A, as in the rest of the brand.
All Opel Astras exist or have existed with three- and five-door hatchback, four-door sedan, five-door station wagon, convertible and second-generation coupe. All of them have a transverse front engine and front-wheel drive.
The interior of the car makes a good impression. It is distinguished by simple lines, but everything is quite functional and practical. The decoration used high-quality materials. The seats are quite comfortable and have good lateral support. The dashboard is very elegant, and the center console is slightly turned towards the driver for greater convenience. On the front seats, a wide range of adjustments will allow you to take the optimal position behind the wheel. The moderately soft and comfortable suspension of the Opel Astra does not cause trouble while driving, and thanks to the installation of an anti-roll bar at the front and rear, the cars keep well on the road.
The front suspension is independent - McPherson type, and the rear is semi-independent with a separately installed spring shock absorber. The braking system is very effective, besides, the cars of the last years of production were equipped with ABS as standard. Most Opel Astra cars have front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, and sports versions have front and rear disc brakes. The volume of the luggage compartment is unrivaled.
In 1991, sports modifications also debuted: GT, equipped with a 2-liter engine (115 hp), and the most powerful 16-valve GSI - 2.0 liter (150 hp).
In the third quarter of 1994, Opel introduced a slight facelift to the 1995 range, the main changes being: changing the color of the intermittent lights from orange to clear (white) that the GSi already had, changing the side mirrors, dimming the rear lights, changing the Opel rear logo and redesign of the typography of the names "Opel" and "Astra" to chrome and more stylized.
The exterior has changed dramatically for the worse, the bumpers are no longer so sporty, and the “GSi” inscription, previously located on the front bumper and on the tailgate, has disappeared. The interior has changed with new upholstery and sound equipment. The engine range has also been changed to adapt to the new pollution regulations, and a dual airbag has been added as an option, which is standard on the driver.
Opel Astra K (fifth generation) was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2015 and went on sale immediately after September 15, 2015. It exists only in the form of a five-door sedan and station wagon. This version is about 200 kg lighter (depending on the model) than its predecessor.
The sixth generation of Opel Astra L was officially presented on July 13, 2021. This new generation is based on the Peugeot 308 III and Citroen DS4 II.
The Opel Astra L is produced at the Rüsselsheim plant in Germany, in the same place as the Citroen DS4 II, with which it shares the 14 EMP2 V3 platform.
Every car needs regular maintenance, maintenance and periodic repairs. The service life and safety of the vehicle directly depend on this.
The Opel Astra repair books on our website are indeed a valuable resource for owners of this brand of vehicles who are looking to carry out the maintenance and repair of their vehicle themselves. These manuals contain useful answers to a variety of questions related to the maintenance and repair of Opel Astra, for example:
- what tools are needed for self-maintenance of your car;
- how to find a malfunction in the fuel system of a car and fix it;
- how to replace the cabin filter;
- how to repair the chassis, etc.
Free online Opel Astra repair books on our website are a great opportunity to get acquainted with the content and make sure the information provided is useful before purchasing a book in PDF format.
After downloading the book, you will be able to have all the necessary information on your smartphone or tablet, which will allow you to quickly find answers to questions in case of an incomprehensible situation on the road or duringrepair time.