Every second oil change, drain original oil, before you remove the filter put some engine flush oil through, drain then refill with fresh oil and clean filter it'll remove a good percentage of the crappy oil out of the system
This video was extremely helpful, i have the same engin ...but always struggle to get the right oil filter by spec. M8 OR M52.....Z14 XEP i also have a leak from tapped cover and stil struggle to get rid of it
You cannot change the fuel filter on a petrol astra. Its in the tank and built in to the pump assembly. Its a pain in the arse but just chuck some injector cleaner in and give it a blast
@Redblade I'd say they're too expensive for what you can get for the same price. A load of awesome sports cars come under 10k and even more are under 20k. I'm assuming the new astra is somewhere around 10k ish. I have no idea lol
@Redblade Sorry, I wasn't judging it by the old one, I'm sure it's far better. It's just sinking 20k into a new astra isn't something that I'd be interested in. A lot of old cars excite me more which is why I have a 1992 mx5. Not just because it's cheap, but because I find it fun.
I do 70 miles a week and spend £40 a month on fuel, they are a good run around but the gear ratio needs changing, I can sit in 5th gear doing 30mph the gearing is so low and on the motorway it's 'reving the head off itself, in saying all that it has needed nothing for the past three Mot's. This time I need to replace an anti roll bar bushin and it's passed again. Not bad cars just terrible gearing.
Use 5W40, I wouldn't put 30 in or your hydraulic lifters might start rattling, not good idea to put thinner oil or even thicker oil, use what oil the engine needs and online says this 1.4 uses 5w40
Thanks for this. Be great if you could include t size for sump plug, oil filter and coil pack!
Every second oil change, drain original oil, before you remove the filter put some engine flush oil through, drain then refill with fresh oil and clean filter it'll remove a good percentage of the crappy oil out of the system
This video was extremely helpful, i have the same engin ...but always struggle to get the right oil filter by spec. M8 OR M52.....Z14 XEP i also have a leak from tapped cover and stil struggle to get rid of it
After you put the oil in, run the engine so the oil goes thru the filter, then check the dip stick again🤙🏾 good video lad
Shel g thanks I'll do that next time 👍
Nice job, the sump plug only needs to be nipped up - around 10Nm, it has a rubber o ring 👍
Great video mate, this was helpful as I have an astra h myself! Keep it up lad 👍
Good video, keep it up
Whats happening with the cooler water ??? Its brown ????
Hi could you do a brake disk and pads replacment video ? That would be awesome
Nathan M hi, i would like to but my breaks are working really well atm. Maybe I can in the future
Sounds brilliant mate thanks.
Think it could do with a coolant change black of it
You cannot change the fuel filter on a petrol astra. Its in the tank and built in to the pump assembly. Its a pain in the arse but just chuck some injector cleaner in and give it a blast
Ah thanks you. Had no idea that's how it was in the Astra
@P Mc might just need an engine flush. How long is it since it had an oil change?
Hi mate do you have to tighten the sparks with a torque wrench to a certain torque
Yeah I think there is specification for it but as long as you don't do it too tight you'll be good 👍
Where the fuel filter on the Astra. Can’t fined mine for love nor money. Should be far side at the back but mines not lol
I'm sorry i have no idea where the fuel filter is on an astra
Astra h it's in tank non replaceable
With sport air filter has the care more power or something? Worth it?
Makes it sound a bit cooler but other than that it doesn't really add a lot
Good job mate! Maybe clean the air filter of replace it as part of the yearly service also! 💪🏻👌🏻
Exhausted yeah I do need to do that, just didn't have the stuff when I did all this haha
Project Driven sounds good mate, if it’s a cone filter you can just wash them👌🏻
Filter in tank
How much new oil do you need to put in after the drain mate (Litre wise)?
Menace Productions was about 3.5 litres
Project Driven Ah ok. Thanks mate.
What oil specs do you use on that miles. Im currently using 15/40w...
What's it like running a Astra H 1.4? Thinking of getting one.
Tbh they're alright cars but it's not really my cup of tea. Just didn't get that enjoyment out of it
@@ProjectDriven Thanks for the reply. I'll have to get out and try one.
@Redblade I'd say they're too expensive for what you can get for the same price. A load of awesome sports cars come under 10k and even more are under 20k. I'm assuming the new astra is somewhere around 10k ish. I have no idea lol
@Redblade Sorry, I wasn't judging it by the old one, I'm sure it's far better. It's just sinking 20k into a new astra isn't something that I'd be interested in. A lot of old cars excite me more which is why I have a 1992 mx5. Not just because it's cheap, but because I find it fun.
I do 70 miles a week and spend £40 a month on fuel, they are a good run around but the gear ratio needs changing, I can sit in 5th gear doing 30mph the gearing is so low and on the motorway it's 'reving the head off itself, in saying all that it has needed nothing for the past three Mot's. This time I need to replace an anti roll bar bushin and it's passed again. Not bad cars just terrible gearing.
This car has timing chain or belt?
I don't know tbh. Need to consider changing mine at some point so gotta do some research
Hi, great video, what size socket is needed for oil filter housing cap ?? Thanks
Im pretty sure I just done it my hand. Doesn't need to be very tight at all but you can get a tool for it. I could be wrong
@@ProjectDriven you put a socket on to undo it, can you remember what size socket ? Thx
@@stephenglasgow762 oh yeah I did haha. I'm sorry I'm not sure. I'd guess around a 19 or a 21 ish
Looks like it's a 24mm, hard to read but just about visible in the video 👍
What oil best recommend for 1.4i sxi
I can't remember the thickness u used to buy because I sold the car. But, just make sure you get some quality oil
Use 5W40, I wouldn't put 30 in or your hydraulic lifters might start rattling, not good idea to put thinner oil or even thicker oil, use what oil the engine needs and online says this 1.4 uses 5w40
i am sure You can find better music to play than this
Depends what music you like. You have any preferences?
@@ProjectDriven Try Kojey Radical. Dont know if you prefer lyrical music or not. But his music has a sense of both.
@@ProjectDriven I'd say follow the rules of fair Use disclaimer but I'm sure you know that.