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Opel astra 2013 engine 1.4 petrol

  • 28-06-2015 6:27pm
    #1
    deeogee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi
    What should I look for in an engine of a 2 yr old petrol astra ex rental. I was looking at one for sale in small garage . To be honest it looked bit grubby but runs and sounds fine . 45k mls. Body clean. Service history ok. Bolts corroded/rusted. Oil 'spilled' down the left hand side of dipstick. Could it be a leak. 3 month warranty offered. Garage has a good name.

    Sorry i'm a complete novice. Getting a mechanic to check it next week but in meantime was wondering if anyone could advise. Sorry can't post a pic yet


    Thanks


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  • #2
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    They are woefully underpowered and due to the heavy weight of the astra give mediocre fuel economy.

    They have chocolate gearboxes that I would avoid, especially if it has been a rental all its life.


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