Vehicle specs · Opel/Vauxhall
Opel/Vauxhall Astra J 1.7 CDTI (A17DTR/A17DTS)
2009-2015 · Diesel · 92 kW / 125 hp · 1686 cm³
Engine oil
| Capacity | 5.4 l |
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| Specification | GM dexos2 |
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| Viscosity | 5W-30 |
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| Change interval | 30 000 km / 12 months |
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Tyre pressure (bar)
| Front | 2.3 |
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| Rear | 2.1 |
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| Front (fully loaded) | 2.6 |
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| Rear (fully loaded) | 2.9 |
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| Tyre sizes | 205/60 R16, 215/60 R16, 225/50 R17, 235/45 R18 |
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| Wheel bolt torque | 140 Nm |
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Bulbs
| Low beam | H7 |
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| High beam | H1 |
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| Fog lights | H10 |
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| Front indicators | PY21W |
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| Brake lights | P21W |
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| Reverse lights | W16W |
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Engine
| Coolant | 7 l · GM Dex-Cool (OAT, long life) |
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| Timing drive | belt · 150 000 km / 10 years |
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| Battery | 70 Ah lead-acid (AGM on start-stop models) |
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| Fuel tank | 56 l |
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Known weak points
- EGR valve clogging with soot – hesitation, black smoke and limp mode
- DPF blocking on short-trip use; failed regenerations and high oil level from diesel dilution
- Turbocharger failure and boost leaks on the intercooler hoses
- Injector and fuel pressure regulator (SCV) faults giving rough idle and starting trouble
- Chassis: rear Watts-link bushes and front drop links knocking; electric parking brake faults
Fuse box diagrams for this make
Fuse assignment varies by equipment level and production year. Always confirm with the label on the fuse box cover or the owner's manual.