Introduction
This manual, part of the renowned "So wird's gemacht" series, serves as a comprehensive guide for owners of Opel Astra F vehicles manufactured between September 1991 and March 1998. It provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for various maintenance and repair tasks, enabling both new and experienced car owners to understand their vehicle's functions and perform necessary work independently.
Vehicle Models Covered
This manual specifically covers the Opel Astra F Limousine and Caravan models produced from September 1991 to March 1998, encompassing a range of gasoline and diesel engine variants.
Gasoline Engines:
- 1.4 l / 44 kW (60 PS) (09/91-03/98)
- 1.6 l / 52 kW (72 PS) (02/94-01/96)
- 1.6 l / 55 kW (75 PS) (09/91-03/98)
- 1.6 l / 74 kW (100 PS) (02/93-03/98)
- 1.8 l / 66 kW (90 PS) (09/91-08/94)
- 1.8 l / 85 kW (115 PS) (09/94-03/98)
- 1.8 l / 92 kW (125 PS) (12/93-08/94)
- 2.0 l / 85 kW (115 PS) (09/91-08/94)
- 2.0 l / 100 kW (136 PS) (03/95-03/98)
- 2.0 l / 110 kW (150 PS) (09/91-08/96)
Diesel Engines:
- 1.7 l / 42 kW (57 PS) (12/91-08/92)
- 1.7 l / 44 kW (60 PS) (09/92-08/94)
- 1.7 l / 50 kW (68 PS) (09/94-03/98)
- 1.7 l / 60 kW (82 PS) (01/93-03/98)
Maintenance Procedures
This manual details routine maintenance tasks essential for the longevity and optimal performance of your Opel Astra F. It includes instructions for fluid checks, filter replacements, spark plug inspections, and other preventative measures. Clear illustrations and step-by-step guides facilitate accurate execution of these procedures.
Repair Instructions
For more complex issues, the manual provides comprehensive repair instructions. These cover various vehicle systems, including engine components, braking systems, electrical systems, and chassis. Each repair section is designed to guide users through diagnostic steps and corrective actions, ensuring safe and effective repairs.
Product Overview
This section provides a visual representation of the manual.
Image: Front cover of the "So wird's gemacht - Band 78" manual for the Opel Astra F, featuring a blue Opel Astra F model. This cover indicates the specific vehicle and series the manual belongs to.
Manual Specifications
- Publisher: Delius Klasing
- Publication Date: December 27, 2021
- Edition: 14th Edition 2021
- Language: German
- Printed Pages: 344 pages
- ISBN-10: 3667120095
- ISBN-13: 978-3667120090
- Item Weight: 523 g
- Dimensions: 19.4 x 1.9 x 25.9 cm
Note: While this instruction manual is provided in English, the physical book itself is published in German.
About the Author
Dr. Rüdiger Etzold, born on February 26, 1940, on the North Sea island of Norderney, began his career with an automotive mechanic apprenticeship. After military service and bodywork practice, he studied vehicle technology in Hamburg. He then completed a newspaper traineeship at Stalling-Verlag in Hamburg. In 1968, he moved to Stuttgart to work for the automotive magazine Gute Fahrt as a technical editor and deputy editor-in-chief. In his free time, he wrote the first volume for his "So wird's gemacht" book series, which was published in 1974. To date, over 7 million books have been sold. In 1976, Etzold became an independent automotive publicist. He published in many daily and trade newspapers and wrote the 4-volume VW Beetle documentation. In 1985, Etzold was commissioned to document the corporate history of Audi AG, on which he received his doctorate in Dresden in 1991. Dr. Etzold lives with his wife in Leonberg and maintains an editorial office there.
Support
For inquiries regarding the content or publication of this manual, please contact the publisher, Delius Klasing.
For general information about Opel Astra F vehicles, please refer to official Opel documentation or authorized service centers.
