Considering specifications Opel Astra H, variations must be considered: more than 5 different volumes engine, sedan, station wagon, two hatchbacks and a convertible, 3 configurations.
Opel Astra H - specifications for the whole family
Technical Opel specifications Astra H cannot be described in one paragraph. Because the Astra H is not just one car, it's a whole family. A line of at least 5 vehicles. Identical at first glance, but different in essence, in their driving performance, appearance and size.
Astra H began to be produced in 2004. In 2007, experienced a slight restyling. The technical characteristics of the engines have undergone changes. They have become more powerful, economical and environmentally friendly. The front bumper, mirrors, and some trim elements have also changed. Astra H is still being produced, in a station wagon, sedan or 5-door hatchback, but already under the name Astra Family.
Specifications Opel Astra H hatchback
Performance characteristics Opel Astra hatchback
Max Speed: 185 km/h
Acceleration time to 100 km/h: 12.3c
Fuel consumption per 100 km in the city: 8.5 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km on the highway: 5.5 l
Fuel consumption per 100km combined: 6.6 l
Fuel tank volume: 52 l
Curb vehicle weight: 1265 kg
Permissible gross weight: 1740 kg
Tire size: 195/65 R15T
Disc size: 6.5Jx15
Engine Specifications
Location: front, transverse
Engine capacity: 1598 cm3
Engine power: 105 HP
Number of turns: 6000
Torque: 150/3900 Nm
Supply system: Distributed injection
Turbo: No
Gas distribution mechanism: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: inline
Number of cylinders: 4
Cylinder diameter: 79 mm
Stroke: 81.5 mm
Compression ratio: 10.5
Number of valves per cylinder: 4
Recommended fuel: AI-95
Brake system
Front brakes: Disc ventilated
Rear brakes: Disk
ABS: ABS
Steering
Steering type: rack and pinion
Power steering: hydraulic booster
Transmission
Drive unit: Front
Number of gears: manual - 5
Number of gears: automatic transmission - 5
Gear ratio of the main pair: 3.94
Suspension
Front suspension: suspension strut
Rear suspension: suspension strut
Body
body type: hatchback
Number of doors: 5
Number of seats: 5
Machine length: 4249 mm
Machine Width: 1753 mm
Machine height: 1460 mm
Wheelbase: 2614 mm
Front track: 1488 mm
Rear track: 1488 mm
Trunk volume maximum: 1330 l
Trunk volume minimum: 380 l
Body and chassis Opel Astra H
The body line has a rich choice: sedan, station wagon, 5-door hatchback, 3-door GTC hatchback, and Astra TwinTop convertible coupe. Specifications various kinds Opel Astra bodies are similar, but there are differences. The wheelbase of the sedan and station wagon is 2703 mm, and the hatchback and convertible are 2614 mm.
The turning radius is about the same for everyone, about 11 m. The trunk volumes of the sedan and station wagon are surprisingly the same, 490 liters each. The 5-door hatchback has 375 liters, the GTC has 340 liters and the convertible has 205 liters. The volume of the gas tank on all Opel Astra is 52 liters.
The front suspension in the Astra H is MacPherson linkage, with telescopic shock absorber struts, coil springs, and a stabilizer bar. roll stability. The rear suspension in Opel Astra cars is semi-independent, lever-spring with trailing arms.
Options Opel Astra H
There are 3 trim levels on Astra H: Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo. The simplest - Essentia, includes a steering wheel trimmed with leather, air conditioning, heated front seats. Enjoy adds climate control and a light sensor. Cosmo- maximum equipment, boasts 16-inch alloy wheels, a rain sensor, seats with eco-leather inserts. Also for the 3-door hatchback there is an option with panoramic roof. Available only on the GTC hatchback, the OPC trim adds sporty body kits, 17-inch wheels and Recaro seats. Also, station wagons and sedans have additional cigarette lighters in the trunk to install a refrigerator in the trunk. In 2008, it was possible to purchase a version of the Astra H Limousine, but only on order, from Germany.
Technical equipment and Specifications Opel Astra H
The least powerful, but at the same time the most reliable engine offered for the third Astra is a four-cylinder gear with a volume of 1.4 liters. The power of the sixteen-valve 1.4 Opel is 90 Horse power.
In gamut Astra engines H there are two petrol 1.6. The first produces 105hp, and the power of the second is 10 horsepower higher - 115 horsepower. On 1.6 engines, with a mileage exceeding 40,000 km, vibration was noticed at a speed in the range of 2,500 - 3,000, as a rule, this unpleasant moment is associated with the variable valve timing system.
1.8L engines produce 125 and 140 horsepower. Power plants with a volume of 1.8 liters with a run of 70,000, they suffer from leakage of the camshaft oil seal, and the front crankshaft oil seal may also leak. Also, on engines with a volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters, with runs over 50,000 km, the camshaft gear may jam. As a rule, before this, when starting the engine, a rattle is heard for a length of 2-3 seconds.
The most powerful gasoline units are 2.0L turbocharged engines. Their power: 170, 200 and 240 hp.
Turbodiesel engines were installed on the Opel Astra H 2004 - 2010: 1.3 - 90hp, 1.7 - 80 and 100hp, 1.9 - 120 and 150hp. According to experts, it is better to buy a gasoline Astra, since diesel engines require even more attention than Opel gasoline units. If the power dropped significantly on the diesel Astra and the car began to smoke, the reason may be the particulate filter, which is already asking for replacement. On the diesel modifications Asters installed a dual-mass flywheel, over time it becomes the cause of knocks and vibrations, as a rule, replacement will be required at a run of 150,000 km.
On Astra modifications with 1.4 and 1.6L engines, drum brakes are installed at the rear, on more powerful Astras, disc brakes on all wheels. Astra front pads are enough for 30,000 km, rear - drum pads for 60,000 km. The Astra brake discs themselves serve 60,000 km.
Buying a used aster is best with manual transmission. The mechanics from repair to repair will last at least 100,000 km, and sometimes 200,000 km. Reverse gear Astra's mechanical box is not equipped with a synchronizer, which is why immediately after stopping, the reverse speed on the Astra does not turn on well.
Astra's four-speed automatic is equipped with winter regime, but if you do not use it for a long time, one day the activation button may simply not work. Jerks when switching from first to second on this box are considered the norm, but jerks when switching from second to third indicate a malfunction. In some cases, repair will require replacing the valve body. To the body automatic box Astra gears have a built-in gearbox cooling radiator, it happens that the coolant flows and mixes with oil, which also does not increase the life of the unit.
A robotic gearbox with a run of 100,000 km will ask for a replacement fork. Usually, the Easy Tronic robot lasts more than 100,000 km before overhaul, so as not to shorten the service life robotic gearbox during a short stop, you should include a neutral gear.
Astra's suspension is quite hardy. According to the owners, she is harsh. Most often, stabilizer struts and tie rods are changed in the Opel chassis, this operation is carried out with a run of 50,000 km.
Price
You can buy Opel Astra H 2004 - 2010 in almost any city in the CIS. Price Opel Astra H 2007 $11,000 - $12,000. Astra is a good option for a person living in the city, in moderation fast car with a non-gluttonous engine and spacious interior, besides, Astra is different good level security.
Figures and facts
According to statistics, Opel Astra H is one of the cars that lose the least value over time. Plus the relative cheapness of maintenance. And adding to this the technical characteristics and big choice, we can conclude that the Opel Astra definitely deserves attention.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OPEL ASTRA FAMILY (OPEL ASTRA)
Specifications Opel Astra
Body | 3-door | Sedan | 5-door | station wagon | OPC |
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Height (mm) | 1435 | 1447 | 1460 | 1500 | 1405 |
Length (mm) | 4290 | 4587 | 4249 | 4515 | 4290 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2614 | 2703 | 2614 | 2703 | 2614 |
Width (including/excluding exterior mirrors rear view) (mm) |
2033/1753 | 2033/1753 | 2033/1753 | 2033/1753 | 2033/1753 |
Front / rear wheel track (mm) | 1488/1488 | 1488/1488 | 1488/1488 | 1488/1488 | 1488/1488 |
Turning radius in meters | 3-door | Sedan | 5-door | station wagon | OPC |
From curb to curb | 10,48-10,94 | 11,00 | 10,48-10,85 | 10,80-11,17 | 10,95 |
wall to wall | 11,15-11,59 | 11,47 | 11,15-11,50 | 11,47-11,60 | 10,60 |
The size luggage compartment in mm (ECIE/GM) |
3-door | Sedan | 5-door | station wagon | OPC |
Luggage compartment length from tailgate before second row seats |
819 | 905 | 819 | 1085 | 819 |
Length of cargo compartment floor, from cargo door compartments to the back of the front seats |
1522 | 1668 | 1530 | 1807 | 1522 |
Width between wheel arches | 944 | 1027 | 944 | 1088 | 944 |
Maximum Width | 1092 | 1092 | 1093 | 1088 | 1092 |
Luggage height | 772 | 772 | 820 | 862 | 772 |
Luggage compartment volume in liters (ECIE) | 3-door | Sedan | 5-door | station wagon | OPC |
luggage compartment capacity (with luggage compartment shelf) |
340 | 490 | 375 | 490 | 340 |
Luggage compartment capacity with loading up to upper border of the front seat backs |
690 | 870 | 805 | 900 | 690 |
Luggage compartment capacity with loading up to the backs front seats and roof |
1070 | — | 1295 | 1590 | 1070 | 3-door | Sedan | 5-door | station wagon | OPC |
Curb weight including driver (according to 92/21/EEC and 95/48/EC) |
1220-1538 | 1306-1520 | 1240-1585 | 1278-1653 | 1393-1417 |
Maximum permissible weight car | 1695-1895 | 1730-1830 | 1715-1915 | 1810-2005 | 1840 |
Payload | 323-487 | 306-428 | 320-495 | 336-542 | 423-447 |
Maximum front axle load (minimum value) |
875-1070 | 910-1015 | 875-1070 | 880-1075 | 1015 | 840 | 860 | 860 | 940 | 840 |
Gasoline engines | 1.4 TWINPORT® ECOTEC® |
1.6 TWINPORT ECOTEC® (85 kW) |
1.8 ECOTEC® | 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC® (147 kW) |
OPC 2.0 Turbo (177 kW) |
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Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
Number of cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Cylinder diameter, mm | 73,4 | 79,0 | 80,5 | 86,0 | 86,0 |
Piston stroke, mm | 80,6 | 81,5 | 88,2 | 86,0 | 86,0 |
Working volume, cm3 | 1364 | 1598 | 1796 | 1998 | 1998 |
Max. power in kW/hp | 66 (90) | 85 (115) | 103 (140) | 147 (200) | 177 (240) |
Max. power at rpm | 5600 | 6000 | 6300 | 5400 | 5600 |
Max. torque in Nm | 125 | 155 | 175 | 262 | 320 |
Max. torque at rpm |
4000 | 4000 | 3800 | 4200 | 2400 |
To answer this question, we decided to ride the Astra-N, which they continue to sell along with the new one, the one under the letter J. Moreover, we entrusted this to the tallest employee of the editorial office: we must find out if the permanent growth of dimensions justifies itself.
MODERN CLASSIC
How does she look?
“Why did you take an old car?” - met me on the threshold of an overly familiar neighbor. Of course, with the release of the next generation, the predecessor model almost immediately begins to look slightly outdated - especially if the appearance of the heiress is radically different, as is the case with Astra. But personally, I strongly disagree with my neighbor. Like almost all of our editors, as well as friends, acquaintances and relatives, who during this time managed to get in touch with the car. Moreover, in the 3-door body, Astra-N even today seems to be more in line with the sporty spirit of the city “lighter” than its plump successor.
However, I can’t say that the sedan looks just as organic - it’s too clearly visible, as if hastily fastened “tail”. Nevertheless, thanks to the right proportions - thanks to the base, increased to 2.7 m - the car does not cause such rejection as the early experiments of designers in the field of creating such sedans. Remember, for example, the first "Symbol" or "Peugeot-206-sedan".
Pretty soon, the practical advantage of both body shapes in general and the sedan in particular was revealed. back glass for obvious reasons, a “janitor” is not required, and visiting a car wash even after a 200-kilometer country trip in the rain is not at all necessary - white sedan from ten steps it looks pristine. And even mirrors practically do not lose their ability to reflect reality.
From quite high ground clearance the sedan seems a bit "ankle-legged". However, a decent clearance pleased me throughout our acquaintance - it is difficult to find a curb in the city that will begin to grind the crankcase. Yes, and winter sorties in the Sergiev Posad region proved that on good tires you can safely follow the crossovers in a track a third of the wheel deep. Miracles do not happen, but you can “plant” a sedan only when you yourself feel that you should not move on alone.
Special thanks to the bi-xenon headlights. They not only look dapper, but also have excellent dipped and stunning high beams: when, in addition to turning the curtain of the main headlight, an additional 55 W halogen is connected, you feel like a king in the winter forest.
DOWN THE EXTRA!
What is she like inside?
In the cabin, I settled down pretty quickly. In addition to musical accompaniment, it was possible to entertain yourself in Astra-N with telephone conversations through a standard audio system, and laying the optimal route, and getting to know the menu on-board computer, which, among other things, manages the distribution of air flows.
Until recently, all this was on a fairly long list. additional equipment. But in the spring, a new price list appeared - all versions went up by 5,000 rubles, and only three packages were left of the options assigned to each of the equipment versions, and bi-xenon headlights. By and large, I only regret the impossibility of ordering ESP. Because other amenities are not too pleased. Luke would rub the top of my head if I tried to straighten my back. Navigation, unlike that of Insignia and Korsa, is devoid of a Russian-language interface and is not as detailed as we would like. BUT leather seats, on which it was, let’s say, not very pleasant to sit on in winter and summer, I would gladly prefer the standard Cosmo upholstery, where the role of leather is played by its high-quality imitation, and at the points of greatest contact with the body you find “breathable” fabric.
I still couldn’t get used to quickly turn off or turn on the air conditioner at speed - there is no separate button, and it’s more expensive to be distracted from the road. At 190 cm tall, I definitely missed the lower seat cushion position, and not only because of the sunroof - fully straightened, I found the sun visors in front of my eyes. For six months, I could not find the optimal driving position - I had to choose between back comfort and visibility.
But to most of the controls, including a leather-wrapped steering wheel of a section suitable for my hands, as well as an automatic transmission selector that goes strictly in a straight line, there were no complaints. If it were not for turning on the air conditioner through the on-board menu, I could call the ergonomics of the driver's seat exemplary. This is not "Insignia" for you, where the head can ache from the number of buttons out of habit.
The sound insulation, which is outstanding for a golf class, is also impressive - even on a studded Hakkapeliitte-7 at 100 km / h in the cabin you can hear a neighbor mumbling under his breath. I was also pleased that the interior was warming up at -15 ° C overboard by the seventh or eighth minute of the trip, and thanks to the parking sensors and good visibility, maneuvering in reverse did not create any problems. The only pity is that the operation of the sensors could only be heard - unlike, say, Volkswagen, the color monitor does not duplicate them.
HEART DO NOT AGE
How does she drive?
A duet of a 1.8-liter 140-horsepower “four” and an “automatic”, in which there are only four steps, I have optimism, who managed to get hooked on a “turbo” in a small volume and newfangled “de-es-ge”, of course, did not call. But time passed, and little by little I began to remember the forgotten charms of the classic combination - a guaranteed winter start, fast warm-up during movement and even the ability to "anneal". Yes, yes, do not be surprised, in comparison with the new Astra, its predecessor will in no way lose its face.
I can responsibly declare that the time-tested 1.8-liter engine and 4-speed "automatic" are too early to discount. Thanks to the "Sport" button, the automatic transmission maintains a lower gear, and the engine reacts much more energetically to the position throttle valve, and under certain circumstances this couple is more agile than the new duet. After all, the 6-speed "automatic" of the modern sister is inclined to save fuel, and therefore quickly turns on the highest gear. And if you urgently need to accelerate, say, from 60 km / h, a second, or even more delay you are guaranteed while the 4-mortar works without annoying thought.
In addition, according to my neighbor, the “old” car is more friendly with turns than the Astra-J - rolls are less pronounced, and the steering wheel is a little more informative. No one requires such qualities from a family sedan, and yet its potential cannot but rejoice.
With uniform movement, even in combination with a 4-speed "automatic", which on suburban highways oh so lacks 5th gear (at 100 km / h the tachometer already shows 3000 rpm), from the 1.8-liter "Ekoteka" you can achieve a flow rate of 7–7.5 liters per 100 km. But it is worth making a couple of overtakings or getting into a traffic jam, as the engine begins to show a remarkable appetite. And yet, the average fuel consumption of 11.5 liters, provided that 80% of the mileage fell on Moscow, including winter, can be called more than acceptable.
Approximately half of the gas stations fell on the AI-92. In winter, with a more accurate, maximum half-pedal, driving, the car loses some of its dynamics. But cheaper gasoline consumes almost as much as more expensive. If you hurry, then the 7% difference in price between the 92nd and 95th will no longer cover the fuel consumption that increases by 10–12% in this case.
WHERE IS THE BUTTON?
What is she carrying?
It is generally accepted that a hatchback is a priori more functional than a classic sedan. However, I calmly loaded the stroller into a separate Astra trunk, and my wife and daughter, without any hesitation, sat on the sofa, where, in addition, there are regular isofix mounts for a child seat. Moreover, in addition to the stroller, a 2-week supply of provisions easily fit into the hold. And a jar of salted cucumbers that spilled by chance revealed another plus of the trunk separated from the living compartment - we learned that the incident had happened only when we opened the lid.
However, there were also reasons to grumble. The trunk release button is located exactly in the middle of the center console - it is extremely inconvenient to reach deep into the cabin with packages in your hands. There is no separate button for the trunk lid on the remote control, but if you hold the central locking release button for more than 3 seconds, the hold can also be unlocked remotely. Yes, that's the trouble - in the cold, the remote control did not always react the first time. I had to again reach for the key in the cabin, soiling my trousers.
High-quality materials for finishing the car and many amenities make the Opel interior Astra place in which it is pleasant to stay for a long time. Even a long trip will be a joy, because it has everything you need: an orthopedic sports chair that provides a comfortable fit, as well as a dual-zone climate control system, a multimedia complex with a color screen, cup holders, bottle holders and other things.
The interior of the sedan does not occupy free space, thanks to the following dimensions of the car:
- length - 4.658 m;
- width - 1.814 m;
- height - 1.5 m;
- wheelbase- 2.685 m;
- ground clearance - 165 mm.
At least 460 liters fit in the trunk of a car. put, and when folded rear seats it includes up to 1010 liters.
Engines
For the excellent technical characteristics of the Opel Astra, it is worth saying thanks to two gasoline units with low fuel consumption per 100 km. These engines:
- 1364 cm3 engine producing 140 hp
- car engine, available in 2 power options - 115 and 180 hp. Engine displacement - 1598 cm3.
With any of them, confident acceleration to 100 km / h is guaranteed. The gearbox is a five-speed mechanical transmission or a six-speed automatic.
Equipment
The new Opel Astra will give a lot of unforgettable impressions, because in its "arsenal":
- cruise control system;
- audio system with AUX and USB ports;
- bluetooth;
- ABS and ESP;
- chairs with heating function;
- fog optics
- etc.
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Sale of Opel Astra in the car dealership "Central"
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The Opel Astra H sedan debuted in 2007 - three years later than the five-door hatchback, first presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2004. The debut of the third-generation Astra sedan came just at the time of the restyling of the model, during which the bumpers and taillights were updated.
After the appearance of the fourth generation in 2009, the production of Astra H sedans moved to other enterprises, including the Kaliningrad Avtotor in Russia, where the four-door continued to be produced under the name Astra Family.
Options and prices Opel Astra H Family sedan 2015
The front of the sedan completely copies the five-door hatchback, but the rear has been designed from scratch. The car received completely new lights and a trunk lid, decorated with a chrome strip at the bottom.
The Opel Astra Family sedan is based on the station wagon platform - they have a total wheelbase of 2,703 mm, which is 89 mm more than the hatchbacks and the Astra TwinTop convertible. And due to the longer rear overhang, the overall length of the sedan (4,587 mm) is 72 mm longer than the station wagon.
The trunk volume of the four-door is 490 liters, and rear passengers will appreciate the sufficient legroom, given that we are talking about class C cars. The interior design of the Opel Astra Family sedan copies the design of the hatchback and station wagon. The interior of the latter, in turn, is made in the style of the older model Vectra C.
Finishing materials, however, are a little cheaper, but they look solid, and all elements are fitted with high quality, without unnecessary gaps and distortions. The front seats are quite comfortable, with good lateral support and a wide range of adjustments.
The line of engines for the sedan Opel Astra N on Russian market includes two petrol engines of 1.6 (115 hp) and 1.8 (140 hp) liters. Both are aggregated in tandem with a 5-speed manual, and an alternative is a 5-band "robot" (for the 1.6 engine) and a 4-band automatic (for the 1.8 engine).
In the showrooms of dealers, the car is offered in three basic configurations: Essentia, Enjoy and Cosmo. In general, the sedan is 10,000 rubles more expensive than the hatchback, but 20,000 rubles more expensive. more affordable wagon in similar versions.
The base price of the Opel Astra N sedan 2015 is 720,000 rubles, and for the top-end four-door with a 140-horsepower engine and an automatic in the Cosmo configuration, they are already asking for 825,000 rubles. And this is not counting the numerous options for which you need to pay extra separately.
Photo Opel Astra Family sedan
I read it in the magazine "Behind the wheel", it turns out that everything is not so bad. Maybe someone will find it useful, I'll leave it on the forum.
With the advent of the new Opel Astra, the previous model with the factory index H, still in production, received a prefix to the name: Family.Opel Astra H
Buying a new car is a pleasant, but very expensive business. Those who want to save money are looking for cars on secondary market- It's cheaper here. To make a successful purchase, you need to know what to pay close attention to.
NERVOUS BREAKDOWNRewinding the mileage on the Astra is relatively simple, just replace the instrument panel with a fresher one. Do not rely on the odometer reading! Better compare the mileage with the marks in the service book by asking the dealer to check the authenticity of the MOT against the database. At the same time order complete diagnostics- it’s not so expensive compared to the price of the “pig in a poke” itself. By the way, there is an unspoken rule: if the specialists find only flaws honestly named by the seller, diagnostics are at your expense, and if there are hidden defects, the “forgetful” seller pays. You just need to agree on this in advance.
The Opel electrician contains many electronic units that communicate with each other via a multiplex (CAN bus) - in domestic conditions this makes troubleshooting difficult. And they happen. Either the ceiling light will light up for no reason, or the immobilizer will no longer recognize the native key. As a rule, it is enough to remove the terminal from the battery for a couple of minutes, and everything will return to normal.
More often than others, the CIM module of the steering column is buggy: you press on the horn, but it is silent. Other buttons located on the steering wheel also sometimes do not work, while the audio center may stop responding to its own controls. At an early stage, the defect was random in nature, so for a long time it was not possible to establish the cause. They changed the module under warranty, soldered the contacts, assembling one block from several - it did not help. As a result, we came up with a simple and reliable solution: in 2009, a steel U-shaped bracket was introduced, which compresses the body halves and provides reliable contact. For reference: the price of such a piece of iron is only 8 rubles.
It will not be cheap to make a new key to replace the lost one - 5,700 rubles along with the firmware (this is the name of the process of “acquainting” the key with the immobilizer). In this case, you will definitely need a personal car card (Car-Pass) - take care of it like the apple of your eye.
musculoskeletal system
There were many engines installed on the "asters", but only the Z16XER and Z18XER (respectively 1.6 and 1.8 liters) took root in our market. They have a timing belt drive, so if in doubt about the authenticity of the mileage, replace it immediately. Until recently, the belt resource was 150 thousand km, but recently it has been officially reduced to 120 thousand km. We change rollers without hesitation.
The ignition module, which is inserted directly into the candle wells with its leads, delivers the most trouble. Over time, the ends crack (this happens with a careless replacement of candles), and then, consider, they arrived. Another reason - untimely replacement candles. According to the regulations, it is necessary every 30 thousand km, however, it happens that the central electrode by that time is significantly shortened due to erosion, which causes the spark gap to increase. Accordingly, the breakdown voltage increases - and the module burns out. We recommend checking the spark plugs at every maintenance (15 thousand km) and adjusting the gap. It is not out of place to carry a spare module with you, and in a reliable package so that it does not split while flying around the trunk.
The resource of the air conditioning compressor is unpredictable: some instances serve 150 thousand km without complaints, others fail even for new car. In half of the cases - due to a break in the winding of the switching clutch. Replacement does not always help, because a new node may well turn out to be with the same defect. Therefore, it is advisable to “ring” the winding with a tester before buying.
The diode bridge of the generator usually burns out due to an oversight by the owner himself: he damaged the right mudguard somewhere in the rut engine compartment and did not change it in time. Through the hole, dirt flies straight onto the generator, clogging its insides. Of course, both the unit itself and the V-ribbed belt that drives it cannot withstand it.
On cars manufactured in 2005–2007 with a 1.8 liter engine and automatic transmission serious problems created an engine cooling radiator combined with a box heat exchanger: due to the destruction of the partitions, the oil was mixed with antifreeze. If such a cocktail is highly undesirable for a motor, then it is deadly for an automatic machine! In those years, a recall campaign was carried out to replace radiators, and in advanced cases, complete boxes were also changed. Later, they began to be repaired, for which the manufacturer accredited a number of third-party companies that work on an official basis to this day. They do not sit idle, because even with a working cooling system, the resource of the machine barely exceeds 160 thousand km. They serve about the same mechanical boxes, regardless of the version (five of them), as well as the clutch.
Two types of steering racks were installed on the "asters" - with an electric and with an electro-hydraulic amplifier, and in various modifications, which even experts lost count of. Some mechanisms please with adequate effort and clear feedback on the steering wheel, others, to put it mildly, not very much. The main claims against EGUR: even a serviceable unit does not work perfectly, and sometimes fails due to overheating. Well, at least it doesn’t steer where it pleases! To return the mechanism to working condition, you need to wait until it cools down.
Regardless of the variant of the amplifier, we carefully monitor the steering rods: by 60 thousand km, play is already noticeable in them (they are replaced separately). Tips are unlikely to require attention up to 150 thousand km. In the front suspension, the support bearings of the struts are called the conditionally weak link - they get clogged with dirt and begin to crackle. As a rule, dirt penetrates during a sharp rebound, for example, when driving off a curb, when the seal does not have time to work out after the rack parts going down, leaving a gap-loophole. Moral: "speed bumps" are better to push at low speed.
The front sensors are most often to blame for the failure of the anti-lock braking system, and they cannot be replaced separately from the hub. Less commonly, the hub has to be changed due to bearing wear. Both of these are costly. There are no complaints about the rear hubs.
But rear shock absorbers often sweat; but this does not affect the effectiveness of their work - you can not rush to change.
ASTRA: LOGICAL FORECASTThe cost of maintaining the base model, although higher than that of some competitors ( ZR, 2011, No. 12 ), but remain quite acceptable. The sports modification of the OPC does not lend itself to such an accurate forecast, since here a lot depends on the driving ambitions of the previous owner. Of course, in general, these machines get much more, especially in terms of brakes and clutches.
The Zafira V compact van, built on the basis of Astra N, has a similar list of diseases, but problems with the engine radiator and strut bearings did not affect it, since there is a different set of components and assemblies, and some suspension parts are also reinforced. Therefore, when you are convinced that machines built on the same platform suffer from the same birth defects, know that this is not always the case.We thank the Armand company in Gostinichny proezd (Moscow)
for assistance in the preparation of the material.
Paintwork the body as a whole is not satisfactory, however, in some cars of 2005–2006, rust appears on the trunk lid and lower door flanging. Tarnished chrome is common. All the buttons on the steering wheel of this car still work without failures thanks to the ingenuity of the owner - he pulled the halves of the body of the CIM stalk module with bandage rubber. A smart alternative to the branded U-bracket! AT rear suspension with an H-shaped elastic beam, we focus on shock absorbers: by 100 thousand km they can leak. Brake pads are enough for 60 thousand km. Pay attention to the solid plastisol coating of the bottom - it perfectly resists salt.
The most popular Z16XER engine: we recommend checking the spark plugs at every maintenance and adjusting the gap if necessary. Be careful with the ignition module: the product is quite fragile. Some dealers advise flushing nozzles at every maintenance, but you need to make a decision wisely: if there are no complaints, you should not climb into an established mechanism. Front suspension: ball bearings are riveted to the levers, which is reasonable on this model: the resource of the supports, silent blocks and the levers themselves (due to fatigue cracks) is approximately the same - under 180 thousand km. brake pads wear out by 30–40 thousand km, disks last twice as long. The air conditioning compressor clutch is not famous for its reliability: a winding break or interturn short circuit is possible. It is not difficult to replace it, since there is an automatic tensioner for the V-ribbed belt.
FROM THE HISTORY OF THE MODEL COST OF INDIVIDUAL WORKS AT DEALERS, rub. COST OF ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS, rub.
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR THREE YEARS OF OPERATION (75–150 thousand km), rub. Opel Astra H