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.

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.

ModelHorsepowerKilometresYears
Opel Astra 1.4 1992 – 199460 hp60 000 kilometres4 years
Opel Astra 1.6 1992 – 199471 hp60 000 kilometres4 years
Opel Astra 1.4 1992 – 199482 hp60 000 kilometres4 years
Opel Astra 1.6 Si 1992 – 1994101 hp??
Opel Astra 2.0 1992 – 1994115 hp60 000 kilometres4 years
Opel Astra 1.8 GSi 1992 – 1994125 hp60 000 kilometres4 years
Opel Astra GSi 1992 – 1994150 hp60 000 kilometres4 years

Opel Astra 1995 – 2000

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

ModelHorsepowerKilometresYears
Opel Astra 1.6 1995 – 200075 hp120 000 kilometres8 years
Opel Astra 1.4 1995 – 200082 hp120 000 kilometres8 years
Opel Astra 1.4 1995 – 200090 hp120 000 kilometres8 years
Opel Astra 1.6 1995 – 2000101 hp120 000 kilometres8 years
Opel Astra 1.8 1995 – 2000116 hp120 000 kilometres8 years
Opel Astra 1.7 TD 1995 – 200068 hp120 000 kilometres8 years

Opel Astra 1998 – 2009

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

ModelHorsepowerKilometresYears
Opel Astra 1.6 1998 – 200975 hp120 000 kilometres8 years
Opel Astra 1.4 1998 – 200990 hp60 000 kilometres4 years
Opel Astra 1.6 1998 – 2009101 hp90 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 1.6 Twinport 1998 – 2009105 hp150 000 kilometres10 years
Opel Astra 1.8 1998 – 2009115 hp120 000 kilometres8 years
Opel Astra 1.8 1998 – 2009125 hp90 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 2.0 1998 – 2009136 hp90 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 2.2 1998 – 2009147 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 2.0 DI 1998 – 200982 hpTiming chain

Opel Astra 2004 – 2007

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

ModelHorsepowerKilometresYears
Opel Astra 1.4 Twinport 2004 – 200790 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.6 Twinport 2004 – 2007105 hp150 000 kilometres10 years
Opel Astra 1.8 2004 – 2007125 hp90 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 1.8 2004 – 2007140 hp150 000 kilometres10 years
Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo 2004 – 2007170 hp120 000 kilometres8 years
Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo 2004 – 2007200 hp120 000 kilometres8 years

Opel Astra 2007 – 2012

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

ModelHorsepowerKilometresYears
Opel Astra 1.6 Twinport 2007 – 2012105 hp150 000 kilometres10 years
Opel Astra 1.6 2007 – 2012115 hp150 000 kilometresyears
Opel Astra 1.8 2007 – 2012140 hp150 000 kilometres10 years
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo 2007 – 2012180 hp150 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI 2007 – 201290 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 2007 – 2012110 hp60 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 1.9 CDTI 2007 – 2012120 hp150 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 1.9 CDTI 2007 – 2012150 hp150 000 kilometres6 years

Opel Astra 2010 – 2012

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

ModelHorsepowerKilometresYears
Opel Astra 1.6 2010 – 2012115 hp150 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 2010 – 2012140 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo 2010 – 2012180 hp150 000 kilometres10 years
Opel Astra OPC 2010 – 2012280 hp150 000 kilometres10 years
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX 2010 – 201295 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX 2010 – 2012110 hp150 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 2010 – 2012125 hp150 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX 2010 – 2012130 hp150 000 kilometres10 years
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI 2010 – 2012160 hp150 000 kilometres10 years
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI 2010 – 2012165 hp150 000 kilometres10 years

Opel Astra 2013 – 2018

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

ModelHorsepowerKilometresYears
Opel Astra 1.6 2013 – 2018115 hp150 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 2013 – 2018140 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 2013 – 2018140 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 2013 – 2018110 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 2013 – 2018110 hp150 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX 2013 – 2018110 hp150 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX 2013 – 2018130 hp150 000 kilometres6 years
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI 2013 – 2018165 hp150 000 kilometres6 years

Opel Astra 2016 – 2019

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

ModelHorsepowerKilometresYears
Opel Astra 1.0 EDIT ecoFLEX 2016 – 2019105 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.0 EDIT ecoFLEX 2016 – 2019105 hp??
Opel Astra 1.4 EDIT 2016 – 2019125 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.4 EDIT 2016 – 2019125 hp??
Opel Astra 1.4 EDIT 2016 – 2019150 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.4 EDIT 2016 – 2019150 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.6 EDIT 2016 – 2019200 hp??
Opel Astra 1.6 2016 – 2019110 hp??
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 2016 – 2019110 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 2016 – 2019136 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.6 D 2016 – 2019136 hp??

Opel Astra 2020 –

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

ModelHorsepowerKilometresYears
Opel Astra 1.2 Turbo 2020 –110 hp??
Opel Astra 1.2 Turbo 2020 –145 hp??
Opel Astra 1.4 2020 –145 hpTiming chain
Opel Astra 1.5 D 2020 –122 hp??

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