Consumer Review Video - 1993 Opel Astra F 1.4L 4 Cyl.

Common problems and easy repairs on a 1993 Astra

The 1993 Opel Astra F is moderately easy to maintain. The components of the spare tire are easily accessible in the rear of the vehicle, keeping them ready to go in case of emergency. Changing the headlight bulb with reliability is no problem, as you only have to reach behind the housing for access to the bulb. Changing the engine air filter is easy, as you only have to disengage a few fasteners for access to it.

Some things are problematic on the 1993 Opel Astra F. The oil filter is located deep in the engine bay, and you must make a tough reach for it past hot engine parts. To access the daytime running bulb on one side, you must remove an air filter intake vent first. The tire pressure sticker is located on the gas tank door, which is an odd location that can be hard to remember.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.

Replace reverse light

White light when you back up - yup, they burn out and you can replace them with bright LEDs

1993 Opel Astra F 1.4L 4 Cyl.

Replace the front turn signal

If your blinker doesn't blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb

1993 Opel Astra F 1.4L 4 Cyl.

Replace a burnt out DRL

DRLs are on more than your headlights. They burn out faster and should be replaced regularly

1993 Opel Astra F 1.4L 4 Cyl.

Set the clock to the correct time

Is the clock in your car ahead or behind? Learn how to set it here!

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