Repair manuals and video tutorials on OPEL ASTRA

Engine

• Motor mounts of L48 cars are non-durable. As soon as you feel excessive vibration in the vehicle interior, you should replace the parts. You can do it yourself if you download our illustrated PDF manual on Opel Astra repair for free.
• EGR valve gets clogged fast in a 1.4-litre diesel engines of L48 cars. This leads to unstable engine idle speed. Use only high-quality fuel to extend lifespan of the component.
• Owners of diesel cars often face leaking valve cover and pressure sensor. Our tip is to replace gaskets in due time. It is important to follow a specified bolts tightening order when screwing the cover.
• Valve stem seals of 2-litre turbocharged petrol power units are characterized by short service life. Observe the scheduled engine servicing.
• Engine cooling system thermostat fails after 50,000 kilometres. Our video guide on DIY Opel Astra repair and servicing will help you to install a new part.

Transmission

• Oil cooling system of automatic transmissions often malfunctions. Plastic pipes start leaking at low air temperature. You can replace the pipes with more elastic and cold-resistant ones yourself.
• The operation of a 6-speed manual transmission often comes with noise. You can get rid of it by replacing worn-out gearbox shaft bearings.

Body

• Heated fog light housings can haze or crack when affected by snow and cold water. Polish the parts to restore their initial appearance. If the fog lights are badly damaged, you can install new components in your garage, following a step-by-step video tutorial on Opel Astra repair.
• The roof and bonnet paintwork peels off fast enough. You can keep your body looking good by applying a transparent protection film to the vulnerable areas.
• Constant use of a vehicle may end up with sagging doors. To prevent this problem, regularly adjust the hinges. 
• The windscreen is prone to scratches, so it is essential to change the wiper blades in due time. Follow our Opel Astra repair and operation tutorial step by step.