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How to change an air filter on 1999 1.4 Opel Astra

  • 19-07-2009 7:42am
    #1
    itisyeah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 142 ✭✭


    Hi guys,

    A buddy of mine told me changing the air filter might reduce fuel consumption.
    I find my 1999 Astra is a bit of a thirsty beast at the best of time.

    Does anyone have an idiots guide to changing an air filter fro a 1999 1.4 Astra Club and could I buy a replacement air filter for it in Halfords?
    Anyone else have any fuel saving tips specifically for a 1999 Astra?

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭guil


    wont really save on fuel unless the one in it is really dirty

    behind the driver side headlight theres a black box, thats the airbox, remove the few bolts around the edges and lft it off, he airfilter is inside that, just take it u and have a look at it before ya go buy a new one


  • #3
    itisyeah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 142 ✭✭itisyeah


    guil wrote: »
    wont really save on fuel unless the one in it is really dirty

    behind the driver side headlight theres a black box, thats the airbox, remove the few bolts around the edges and lft it off, he airfilter is inside that, just take it u and have a look at it before ya go buy a new one



    Thanks guil!


  • #4
    kluivert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭kluivert


    There is 4 clips on the airbox, just un clip them and left up one corner and pull out the air filter remembering which side is up for when putting in the new one.

    Give it a good service.

    Change the Oil and Oil Filter.
    Change the spark plugs.
    Change the Fuel Filter.

    Fuel Saving Tips:

    Make sure tyre pressure is correct.
    Dump any unneccessary weight.
    Driving smoothly and brake easy.
    Change gears between 2500-3000rpm.

    My Astra I get 380 miles from a full tank and when I drive like a granny ie 55mph or lower I can get 400 miles.


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