Repair and maintenance of Opel Astra G, Zafira. Opel Astra G / Zafira (since 1998 release)
The second generation Opel Astra was first presented in September 1997 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Serial production began in the spring of 1998, in March. Not a single more or less important detail remained from the former Astra.
The car has been redesigned. The novelty is presented with three types of bodies: two hatchbacks - three- and five-door and a station wagon (in the previous family there was also a sedan and a convertible). The latter usually outlive the basic model for a year or two. So this time - the Astra sedan appeared only a year later.
What has not previously been in the Opel lineup is a compact minivan. "Zafira", to the creation of which the firm was prompted by the success of "Renault-Megan Senik", is based on the units of the new "Astra". There are more than enough engines: five engines of the ECOTEC family - from 1.2 to 2 liters, a 2-liter diesel engine and even a well-deserved 1.6 liter engine of the "pre-Ecotech era". The smallest gasoline engine is new. He is the only one not aggregated with a four-speed automatic transmission - only "manual" with five gears. A wide range of modifications is a major trump card in the struggle for the consumer. One and the same car must change its character: become cheap or foppish, sedate or fast, family or individual. You can't refuse Astra. The mass car - such is the "Astra" - should please many people with different needs.
The body of the new "Astra" is a matter of special pride for its creators. Firstly, it is distinguished by a very thorough aerodynamic study. The drag coefficient - only 0.29 - is a very good result.
Secondly, the high strength of the body. Its torsional rigidity compared to the body of the old "Astra" has increased significantly. The power circuit meets all passive safety requirements. In which case the body will crumple "correctly", saving passengers. The body structure is such that with a weight increase of only 15 kg compared to the old Opel Astra, its angular torsional rigidity is 78% higher than that of the previous model. Note that about 20 grades of steel are used in the body of the new Astra. In part, the "extra" metal was used to increase the size of the car. So, the base has grown by 97 mm, the front and rear tracks have become larger by 54 and 31 mm, respectively.
And the last thing - a 12-year guarantee against perforating corrosion of the body speaks volumes about the quality of the material, technology and applied protective coatings. I don't even want to pronounce the word "galvanized". Today this will surprise no one ... True, the new body of the "Astra" is heavier and in order for the car not to gain excess weight, something had to be lightened. There are also seat belts with a pyron tensioner, four airbags - two front and two side, hidden in the backs of the front seats. The design of the pedal assembly is similar to that of the Opel Vectra. If, upon impact, the deformation "reaches" the pedals, they do not move, but simply ... fall off: the brackets crumple and "release" the pedals. Studies have shown that pedals can seriously injure the ankle in a collision.
The front suspension seems to be ordinary - triangular "in terms of" levers, a spring-shock absorber strut, a stabilizer. As is customary today, the suspension elements, the steering rack, the power unit are attached to the subframe, and that, in turn, through elastic cushions, to the body. And yet there are some highlights here. For example, the front pillar, take it in your hands - you will be surprised: it is painfully light. Here it is, the fight against kilograms. Light alloy rack enclosures. But that is not all. The stabilizer struts are made of carbon fiber (made of ultra-light and durable plastic based on carbon fibers). In general, light alloys are widely used in the construction of the Astra - even for the steering wheel frame.
The easiest way to tell about the rear suspension design is like that of the "Samara". Such a suspension of the rear wheels on trailing arms, connected by an elastic transverse beam (otherwise - semi-independent), has proven itself perfectly on cars of this class and is used to this day not only on "Astra". Rear suspension mounts are designed to provide steering effect when cornering.
The peculiarity of the car is the electro-hydraulic power steering. The usual pump, driven by a belt from the crankshaft, is not here: it was replaced by a high-speed electric pump. Advantages - less power loss for the pump drive, the unit is compact (the entire amplifier seems to "hang" on the rail) and, most importantly, excellent vehicle responses.
Gasoline engines of the EKOTEC family: Gas distribution with four valves per cylinder, intake pipes of variable length, modern materials and technologies. The two-liter engine is equipped with balance shafts to combat imbalance. As a rule, balance shafts for in-line "four" are considered overkill, but with them it works smoother - the machine becomes "more comfortable". Brakes: disc brakes on all wheels, with booster and ABS. Steering: rack and pinion, with an amplifier. Tire size: 195 / 60R15H.
And finally, according to the results of 1999 "Opel-Astra" was recognized as the most bought car in Europe. Even the hit of all times and peoples - "Volkswagen Golf" has been pushed aside to the second position: almost 745 thousand Opels were sold, and Volkswagens - 723 thousand. The last copies of the Astra G officially rolled off the assembly line in February 2004. After that, the production of the 2nd generation Astra by Opel was transferred to other manufacturers.
The premiere of the new fifth generation Opel Astra in the body with the K index took place at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015 in September. As in the case of its predecessor, initially the new Opel Astra K appeared in the form of a 5-door hatchback, but it was immediately joined by, but the appearance of a sedan and a three-door in the lineup remained in question.
The first photos of the Opel Astra K in a new body were leaked to the network in early June, so the company had no choice but to distribute official pictures and details about the car more than three months before the world debut.
From the outside, the new Opel Astra 2016 remains quite recognizable, but the exterior design has been completely redesigned. The car received new lighting equipment and bumpers, an original radiator grill and an unusual design of the rear pillar with the effect of a floating roof.
Salon Opel Astra 2017-2018 has undergone a more radical revision. There is a completely new front panel, a different steering wheel and dashboard, and a scattering of buttons has finally disappeared from the center console, which has been replaced by a large display of the IntelliLink infotainment system, which supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
In top trim levels, the car sports front seats with 18 electric adjustments, as well as massage and ventilation functions. At the same time, the chairs themselves are approved by the German orthopedic association AGR.
For a surcharge for the new Opel Astra 2017, for the first time in the class, the LED matrix optics Intelli-Lux is available, which automatically turns on the high beam on a suburban highway and does not dazzle the drivers of oncoming cars. Each headlamp contains eight diodes, which are electronically controlled based on data received from the Opel Eye system camera.
Specifications
As expected, the 2017-2018 Opel Astra is based on the new modular D2XX platform, which debuted at generation. Its use made it possible to reduce the weight of the car, depending on the modification, from 120 to 200 kg, compared to the previous one.
Of these, 50 kg fell on the chassis, as much as 20% became lighter than the body (its weight was reduced from 357 to 280 kg). All this made it possible to improve the comfort and handling of the new Opel Astra K, as well as reduce fuel consumption. The latter is also helped by new engines and a drag coefficient reduced to 0.3.
It is noteworthy that the Opel Astra K in the new body has become a little more compact than the car of the previous generation. The overall length of the hatchback is 4,370 mm (-50), the wheelbase has been reduced by 20 mm to 2,662, and the height is 1,460 (-26). At the same time, according to the assurances of the creators, the space in the cabin has even slightly increased. For example, at the feet of the rear passengers, due to the new front seats, it has become more spacious by 35 millimeters.
The base engine for the model is a 1.0-liter three-cylinder SIDI Ecotec turbo engine with 105 hp. from the new, and besides it, the line includes 1.6-liter diesel engines (CDTI in 95, 140 and 170 power output options) and gasoline turbocharged engines. This is a new 1.4-liter all-aluminum Ecotec unit, available in 125 and 150 horsepower options (245 Nm thrust in both cases), as well as the top-end 200-horsepower 1.6.
In addition, the Opel Astra K 2018 received a new six-speed manual transmission that weighs only 37 kilograms. It first appeared on the compact presented at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.
As for the "charged" modification of the Opel Astra K OPC, it will probably also switch from a two-liter unit to a 1.6-liter engine, but its capacity will be 285 forces against 280 earlier. Together with a significantly reduced weight, it is quite good, but there is no official information yet.
Options and prices
European sales of the new Opel Astra K started at the end of 2015, no pricing information is available. But Russian buyers should not wait for a novelty, since GM is about to curtail sales of Opel cars in our country due to the crisis. It's a pity, because Astra has always been in good demand with us, and the new one promises to be better than the previous one in everything.
The list of options for the new model includes an automatic parking system, a rear view camera, tracking systems for lane markings and road signs, a front collision warning function, a heated rear sofa and much more.
High-quality materials for finishing the car and many amenities make the salon of the Opel Astra a place in which it is pleasant to be for a long time. Even a long trip will be a joy, because everything you need is provided for it: 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.
There is no free space in the sedan's cabin due to the following dimensions of the car:
- length - 4.658 m;
- width - 1.814 m;
- height - 1.5 m;
- wheelbase - 2.685 m;
- clearance - 165 mm.
The trunk of a car holds at least 460 liters. luggage, and with the rear seats folded down, 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:
- engine with a volume of 1364 cm3, giving out 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 manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission.
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-port;
- Bluetooth;
- ABS and ESP;
- heated chairs;
- fog optics
- etc.
Details about the prices and trim levels of the Opel Astra 2017 can be found on our website! The entire model line of cars of the German brand Opel is in the catalog.
Sale of Opel Astra in the "Central" car dealership
It's easy to become the owner of a new car! You just need to get a car loan at a small percentage or interest-free installments. A variety of promotions, discounts, a recycling program or the Trade-in system will also help you buy an Opel Astra from an authorized dealer.
The main advantage of the Astra G over the old cars of the brand is its non-rusting body. The body of the Astra is galvanized, while the manufacturer gave it a 12-year warranty, and the Opel paint coating warranty is 3 years. The range of Astra bodies includes: Three and five-door hatchback, sedan and station wagon, as well as coupe and convertible.
The production of Asters in coupe and convertible bodies was carried out by the Italian company Bertone. The drag coefficient of the Astra in the sedan body is 0.29, and even in the convertible with the roof down, the drag coefficient is 0.32. The bodies of the second generation Astr were created from 20 different types of steel.
Specifications Opel Astra G
Technical part and characteristics of Opel Astra G
When buying an Opel Astra G, experts recommend abandoning modifications with a 1.6-liter engine. The problem is that this motor is the most common and most of the cars we sell are equipped with this particular engine. Power of the sixteen-valve 1.6 - 101hp According to experts, a 1.6 16v gasoline engine will most likely require a major overhaul by the time it runs 180,000 km. The eight-valve 1.6 engine also does not have a high resource, its power is 75 horsepower. The least powerful 1.2-liter petrol engine produces 65 horsepower, which is enough to reach a top speed of 165 kilometers per hour. It is worth saying that it is the gasoline 1.2 of all the engines intended for the Astra that has a timing chain drive. The petrol 1.4 is not a bad option; with a small volume, this unit produces 90 horsepower. The most powerful engines among the "non-sports" Asters are gasoline units with a volume of 1.8 and 2.0 liters. Initially, the 1.8 gave out 116 hp, and the 2.0 - 136, but in 2000 the 1.8 engine began to transmit 125 hp to the wheels, and the two-liter unit gave way to a 2.2-liter engine with 147 horsepower. Gasoline units with a volume of 1.8 and 2.0 liters suffer from cracks in the exhaust manifold. In the same year, the power of the eight-valve 1.6 increased to 85 horsepower.
Turbo diesel engines with a volume of 1.7 liters deliver 68 and 75 horsepower, a two-liter diesel engine - 82 horsepower. In 2000, a 2.2l turbodiesel with a capacity of 125hp appeared, this engine is equipped with a Common Rail fuel injection system.
In 1999, a modification of the OPC appeared, the Astra with a naturally aspirated 2.0 engine produced 160 horsepower. In 2000, the same unit was equipped with a turbocharger, which increased the power to 200 horsepower. The maximum speed of the Opel Astra OPC is 240 kilometers per hour.
A typical problem for all second-generation gasoline Asters is the failure of the exhaust gas recirculation valve. Problems with the exhaust gas recirculation valve are revealed in the difficult starting of the engine, some loss of power, and it is not uncommon for this malfunction to light up a light indicating engine breakdown. Replacing candles in the second Astra is done every 40,000 km, the manufacturer himself indicates a figure of 60,000 km, but in fact the candles simply do not live up to this run. It is worth replacing the timing belt every 40,000 - 50,000 km, it happens that by the time of 60,000 km the belt is already torn. Unstable idle speed is usually "treated" by cleaning, less often by replacing the idle valve. Also, Astra owners may be upset by the failure of the camshaft sensor, or the breakdown of the Mass Air Flow Sensor.
Before you buy a 1998-2004 Opel Astra G, you should take a closer look at the cars that were sold new from us. The fact is that these Asters are already equipped with stiffer springs and shock absorbers, even the battery power of the car intended for the CIS countries is higher.
Astra is equipped with injection systems from Multec and Siemens Simtec.
It is interesting that already in those years, the Astra was equipped with an electric power steering. It is also very interesting that the stabilizer struts are made of carbon fiber. The oil change in the five-speed mechanics of the Astra is made every 120,000 km. Astra's gearbox requires original oil - Opel - 19 40 768. In addition to the mechanics, a four-speed automatic was offered for the Astra.
On Aster modifications with engines up to 1.8 liters, drum brakes are installed at the rear, on gasoline modifications with a 1.8 liter engine and disc brakes are installed in the front and rear. Brake discs on Astra last about 60,000 km, ball joints and steering tips last the same period. The front stabilizer bars on the Astra serve 30,000 - 45,000 km.
SALON
In the cabin Opel astra spacious enough, both in the driver's seat and in the back row. In general, the salon, of course, does not please with a wide variety of design delights, but at the same time it is very convenient and functional: everything is at hand, in its place. You can get comfortable behind the wheel, the seats have good lateral support, a wide range of adjustments, the steering wheel is also adjustable in height and reach. The build quality is high and the materials are also pleasant to the touch.
The center console is filled with a huge number of buttons, which are difficult to figure out the first time. But here, each button is responsible for its function, there is no need to rummage through the numerous menus, which is what many modern cars sin. 
The instrument cluster includes 4 deep wells: the large ones display the speedometer and tachometer readings, the small ones show the engine temperature and fuel supply. There is a large LCD display in the center.
The trunk volume of the sedan is 460 liters, you can open it using a button in the cabin.
In general, we can say that Opel astra in the sedan body is perfect for the role of a family car. There are no futuristic solutions in the cabin, as, for example, in the Ford Focus, but many do not need it. But the build quality and finishing materials are at a high level. In terms of design, the car has become more elegant and stylish than the more conservative Opel Astra H.
Many say that the price of Opel astra strongly overpriced in comparison with competitors. Yes, the basic version costs a considerable 679 thousand rubles. But for this money, the car will already be well equipped in the base: a folding rear seat, heated seats, steering wheel adjustment for height and reach, front and side airbags, an audio system, air conditioning, ABS and ESP systems, standard alarm, engine protection, heated mirrors and electric drive, DRL.
Price
Today the price of the Opel Astra G 1998 - 2004 is $ 6,000 - $ 10,000. The price for spare parts and Opel Astra repairs is one of the advantages of this car.
Who can you recommend such a car to? Of course, first of all, for a person who often moves around the city, because if a person often travels on the highway, then for the same price you can look after the Opel Omega B, which is not too gluttonous in highway mode, but at the same time it is more comfortable and stable on the highway, and straightforward the movement resembles a bus or a Scania truck.
Opel Astra G modifications
Opel Astra G 1.2 MT
Opel Astra G 1.4 MT
Opel Astra G 1.4 AT
Opel Astra G 1.6 MT
Opel Astra G 1.6 AT
Opel Astra G 1.6 MT 85 hp
Opel Astra G 1.6 AT 85 hp
Opel Astra G 1.6 MT 100 hp
Opel Astra G 1.6 AT 100 hp
Opel Astra G 1.7 TD MT
Opel Astra G 1.7 DTi MT
Opel Astra G 1.7 CDTi MT
Opel Astra G 1.8 MT
Opel Astra G 1.8 AT
Opel Astra G 1.8 MT 125 hp
Opel Astra G 1.8 AT 125 hp
Opel Astra G 2.0 MT
Opel Astra G 2.0 AT
Opel Astra G 2.0 Di MT
Opel Astra G 2.0 Di AT
Opel Astra G 2.2 MT
Opel Astra G 2.2 AT
Opel Astra G 2.2 DTi MT
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Books
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