2009 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback Sixth generation (MK6) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
in your garage to make future searches easy.
Condition | Value |
---|
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET 138 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTC engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTE engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER 114 HP | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L B 16 XER 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
M10 | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTH 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Lower screws | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Upper screws | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 94 HP engine (2009.12–) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Alternator pulley | 59 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET 138 HP | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo bolts. |
Banjo screws | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Servo steering pump | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust gas return cooler | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust recirculation pipe | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET 138 HP | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 50.89 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTC 109 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ 109 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTE 109 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | Loosen screw(s). |
Third stage | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 94 HP engine (2009.12–) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 1.48 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Second stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Fan wheel | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET 138 HP | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 4. |
Second stage | 1.48 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 5. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 6. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 45° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 7. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. | |
Third stage | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 8. | |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Second stage | 100° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 40° |
First stage | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Replace screws. | |
Third stage | 15° |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. (left-hand thread) | |
Second stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 144.56 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTH 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET engines | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTH 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Retap thread in holes and use new screws. | |
Second stage | 35° |
First stage | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 9. | |
Second stage | 80° |
M8 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 28.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft adjuster valve | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XEL engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER 114 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L B 16 XER 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
Third stage | 15° |
All other modifications | 59 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 94 HP engine (2009.12–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 81.87 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive sprocket wheel | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
Bottom | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 10. | |
Second stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M6 screws | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER 114 HP | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L B 16 XER 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTH 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET engines | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER 114 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L B 16 XER 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTH 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
Third stage | 15° |
All other modifications | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET 138 HP | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET 138 HP | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 13.28–19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
On the engine block | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws | 33.93 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET 138 HP | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | Wait 60 seconds. |
Third stage | Unscrew nut(s). |
Fourth stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
With automatic gearbox | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
With manual transmission | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET 138 HP | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE engines | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET 138 HP | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust gas temperature sensor | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L A 13 DTE 94 HP | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTE 109 HP | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTC 109 HP | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ 109 HP | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45–60° |
M10 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
All other modifications | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts on the chassis | 45.73 lbf⋅ft |
Screws on the chassis | 45.73 lbf⋅ft |
Screws on the engine bracket | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 45.73 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60–70° |
Subframe | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
Subframe stiffening plate | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 45.73 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Torque support bracket | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET 138 HP | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Support. | |
All other modifications | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTE 109 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTC 109 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ 109 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 XER 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4000 RPM | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L A 14 NET engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 LET 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Plastic cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Spark plugs | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Stud screws | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Vauxhall warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Clutch Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
Conquer your fears and never give up!
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Vauxhall Astra Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2009 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2009 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback generations
In 2009 Vauxhall offered 2 generations of the Astra Hatchback. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.