Ihave a 1.6 b16 dtl astra engine, I had a oil change never had a problem before and now oil control solenoid valve is stuck off. I’ve changed the solenoid, the oil pressure switches, the pressure is reading fine, the pump is reading fine. Any ideas what else it could be please. Submitted: 2 years ago. Aslong as you keep good quaility and clean oil in your engine, these chains really do last a long time. In a recent post the timing chains on these cars can last up to 120,000 miles. jt123. 457 posts · Joined 2017. #4 · Oct 24, 2020. I think the recommended is 5 years or 100,000 miles - whatever comes first. Servicingyour Vauxhall Astra. Here at Kwik Fit, we offer both Interim and Full Services. The former should occur every 6,000 miles or 6 months, and as for a Full Service, it's essential that you book in for one every 12,000 miles or 12 months. Kwik Fit's Full Service is comprehensive and includes checks of: oil levels, air filters, diagnostics Experienceda hard downshift from 5th to 4th while the car is cold but once warm it was ok. Decided to change the gearbox oil and found the oil very dirty. I Howwide is the vehicle, 2015 Opel Astra Station wagon (estate)? 1809 mm 71.22 in. What is the curb weight, 2015 Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTi (110 Hp)? 1328 kg 2927.74 lbs. What is the gross weight, 2015 Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTi (110 Hp)? 1940 kg 4276.97 lbs. How much trunk (boot) space, 2015 Opel Astra Station wagon (estate)? HiI've just bought a second hand INSIGNIA DESIGN 1.6 CDTI ECOFLEX S/S Series Drives a Mineral Black Astra K 1.0 t Sri hatch. Reactions: dave1419. it means change oil and filter when you get it done you reset back to 100% on the stalk it looks like its due as your oil is really black. Yes Vauxhall have an issue with the new Astra K 1.6 Diesel Clutch. The Issue: - You will one day find the clutch pedal is either stuck to the floor, returns very slowly or you are unable to engage or change gears. The Cause: - Pollution of the hydraulic clutch circuit. The Solution: Theoil filter must be replaced every time the oil is changed, unless the car's owner's manual recommends otherwise. Advertisements. Model: Opel Astra H, A04 (2004 – 2010) Engine Capacity Astra H 1.3 CDTi DPF (2006 – 2010) Z13DTH: 3.1 / 0.2: 30 000 km/ 12 months: Astra H 1.7 CDTi (59 kW) (2004 – 2007) Z17DTL: 4.5 / 0.2: 9M7Xm.