Opel Astra Timing Belt Replacement Interval

It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Opel Astra. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Opel Astra.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from the year 1992 until today.

You will also find information about which engines in Opel Astra that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.

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When should the timing belt be changed on a Opel Astra?

The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Opel Astra.

Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.

Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

Opel Astra Timing Belt Replacement Intervals

Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.

Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.

If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.

Opel Astra 1992 – 1994

Here you will find intervals for the Opel Astra between the years 1992 and 1994.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Opel Astra 1.4 1992 – 1994	60 hp	60 000 kilometres	4 years
Opel Astra 1.6 1992 – 1994	71 hp	60 000 kilometres	4 years
Opel Astra 1.4 1992 – 1994	82 hp	60 000 kilometres	4 years
Opel Astra 1.6 Si 1992 – 1994	101 hp	?	?
Opel Astra 2.0 1992 – 1994	115 hp	60 000 kilometres	4 years
Opel Astra 1.8 GSi 1992 – 1994	125 hp	60 000 kilometres	4 years
Opel Astra GSi 1992 – 1994	150 hp	60 000 kilometres	4 years

Opel Astra 1995 – 2000

Here you will find intervals for the Opel Astra between the years 1995 and 2000.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Opel Astra 1.6 1995 – 2000	75 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years
Opel Astra 1.4 1995 – 2000	82 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years
Opel Astra 1.4 1995 – 2000	90 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years
Opel Astra 1.6 1995 – 2000	101 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years
Opel Astra 1.8 1995 – 2000	116 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years
Opel Astra 1.7 TD 1995 – 2000	68 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years

Opel Astra 1998 – 2009

Here you will find intervals for the Opel Astra between the years 1998 and 2009.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Opel Astra 1.6 1998 – 2009	75 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years
Opel Astra 1.4 1998 – 2009	90 hp	60 000 kilometres	4 years
Opel Astra 1.6 1998 – 2009	101 hp	90 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 1.6 Twinport 1998 – 2009	105 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Opel Astra 1.8 1998 – 2009	115 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years
Opel Astra 1.8 1998 – 2009	125 hp	90 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 2.0 1998 – 2009	136 hp	90 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 2.2 1998 – 2009	147 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 2.0 DI 1998 – 2009	82 hp	Timing chain	—

Opel Astra 2004 – 2007

Here you will find intervals for the Opel Astra between the years 2004 and 2007.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Opel Astra 1.4 Twinport 2004 – 2007	90 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.6 Twinport 2004 – 2007	105 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Opel Astra 1.8 2004 – 2007	125 hp	90 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 1.8 2004 – 2007	140 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo 2004 – 2007	170 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years
Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo 2004 – 2007	200 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years

Opel Astra 2007 – 2012

Here you will find intervals for the Opel Astra between the years 2007 and 2012.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Opel Astra 1.6 Twinport 2007 – 2012	105 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Opel Astra 1.6 2007 – 2012	115 hp	150 000 kilometres	years
Opel Astra 1.8 2007 – 2012	140 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo 2007 – 2012	180 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI 2007 – 2012	90 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 2007 – 2012	110 hp	60 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 1.9 CDTI 2007 – 2012	120 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 1.9 CDTI 2007 – 2012	150 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years

Opel Astra 2010 – 2012

Here you will find intervals for the Opel Astra between the years 2010 and 2012.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Opel Astra 1.6 2010 – 2012	115 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 2010 – 2012	140 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo 2010 – 2012	180 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Opel Astra OPC 2010 – 2012	280 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX 2010 – 2012	95 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX 2010 – 2012	110 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 2010 – 2012	125 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX 2010 – 2012	130 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI 2010 – 2012	160 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI 2010 – 2012	165 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years

Opel Astra 2013 – 2018

Here you will find intervals for the Opel Astra between the years 2013 and 2018.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Opel Astra 1.6 2013 – 2018	115 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 2013 – 2018	140 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 2013 – 2018	140 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 2013 – 2018	110 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 2013 – 2018	110 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX 2013 – 2018	110 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX 2013 – 2018	130 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI 2013 – 2018	165 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years

Opel Astra 2016 – 2019

Here you will find intervals for the Opel Astra between the years 2016 and 2019.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Opel Astra 1.0 EDIT ecoFLEX 2016 – 2019	105 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.0 EDIT ecoFLEX 2016 – 2019	105 hp	?	?
Opel Astra 1.4 EDIT 2016 – 2019	125 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.4 EDIT 2016 – 2019	125 hp	?	?
Opel Astra 1.4 EDIT 2016 – 2019	150 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.4 EDIT 2016 – 2019	150 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.6 EDIT 2016 – 2019	200 hp	?	?
Opel Astra 1.6 2016 – 2019	110 hp	?	?
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 2016 – 2019	110 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 2016 – 2019	136 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.6 D 2016 – 2019	136 hp	?	?

Opel Astra 2020 –

Here you will find intervals for the Opel Astra from the year 2020 until today.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Opel Astra 1.2 Turbo 2020 –	110 hp	?	?
Opel Astra 1.2 Turbo 2020 –	145 hp	?	?
Opel Astra 1.4 2020 –	145 hp	Timing chain	—
Opel Astra 1.5 D 2020 –	122 hp	?	?