Opel Antara

Opel Antara is a crossover created on the same platform with Chevrolet Captiva. Antara has a shorter rear overhang, a different exterior design, interior and improved noise insulation. Production of the Opel Antara for the Russian market began in 2007 in South Korea, and since mid-2008, the assembly of the crossover was carried out in Shushary, Leningrad region. Barely reflected on the appearance of restyling was held in 2011. Official sales in Russia ceased in 2015, along with the departure of GM.

Engines

Prior to restyling, Opel Antara was equipped with gasoline engines - a four-cylinder working volume of 2.4 liters (Z24XE) / 140 hp. and a six-cylinder V6 3.2 liters (Z32SE) / 227 hp., as well as a 2.0-liter turbodiesel (Z20DM / H) with a capacity of 127 liters (150 hp). The base 2.4 liters was produced in Australia at the Holden plant. The engine with cast iron cylinder block is based on the engine that appeared in 1980 on the Opel Ascona. The transmission of the gas distribution mechanism is belt. The cost of a new set with a pump is about 7000 rubles. The time-tested power unit usually does not present unpleasant surprises. Weaknesses include the leak of the back of the crankshaft and the valve cover. On age specimens, oil consumption increases. To eliminate it by replacing oil caps and rings will require about 40 000 rubles. Flagship 3.2 liters can make you fork out when running more than 50-80 thousand km due to the pulling of the chain drive timing system. At the same time, the Check lights up, and the engine thrust falls. Many official services tried to avoid replacing the chain in every possible way, recognizing the case as not warranty. And according to some reports, the “officials” even changed the firmware of the ECU so that an error signaling the stretching of the chain appeared as late as possible. When tightened with replacement, the chain can jump. Under adverse conditions, this threatens to meet the valves with pistons. For the replacement of the drive timing system "officials" asked about 70-90 thousand rubles, and in ordinary car services could be met in 25-30 thousand rubles.

Transmission

Transmissions pre-restyling versions - 5-speed "mechanics" and "automatic" - problems to their owners usually do not deliver. For the replacement of the clutch set of manual transmission, official services asked about 30-35 thousand rubles for components and 6-7 thousand rubles for work. Today, a new clutch set is available for 10,000 rubles. After restyling, 6-speed boxes came to replace the 5-speed boxes. If the mechanics did not lose their reliability, then the machine of 2012-2013 significantly spoiled the reputation of the crossover. The fact is that instead of the time-tested Aisin began to install automatic transmission of its own design - GM 6T45/6T50. The GM automatic failed closer to 80-120 thousand km - often due to the destruction of the spring ring or the failure of the locking ring. The cost of repair, depending on the degree of damage to the remains of the remaining parts of the box, lies in the range of 60-120 thousand rubles. Later, the manufacturer eliminated the design defect, and the Antars of 2014 with automatic transmission in the service no longer looked. Many owners complain of untimely connection of the rear axle. This is responsible for the electromagnetic coupling, which operates with a two-second delay after slipping the front. These two seconds are enough to “buried” in the snow or sand. In the cold, the glands of the rear bridge gearbox often begin to leak due to a clogged sapuna. The original omentum costs about 2000 rubles, and the work on its replacement is about 2500 rubles. It's normal and the gums of the transfer case leak.

Walking

The racks and bushings of the front transverse stability stabilizer may require replacement closer to 50-60 thousand km. The front shock absorbers can start to leak after 50-100 thousand km. For new will have to pay about 5-6 thousand rubles. Dealers offer shock absorbers for 8-9 thousand rubles. The rear shock absorbers are going more. The most expensive will cost the replacement of nivomates - shock absorbers of self-leveling suspension. They were installed in the top versions of Opel Antara. Due to the high cost (35,000 rubles for the original), many owners installed conventional shock absorbers instead of defective ones. Factory silent blocks of the front levers began to show signs of wear after 80-100 thousand km. Official services changed the levers in the collection for 10-12 thousand rubles, but you could get rid of the overpressing of the Silentblocks for 2000-3000 rubles in a conventional car service. Silent blocks of the rear levers are much more durable - they are sometimes remembered only after 200-250 thousand km. Front hub bearings had to be updated after 100-150 thousand km (4-6 thousand rubles plus 4000 rubles for work), the rear usually last longer. Knocking could appear both at a run of 30-40 thousand km, and after 90-100 thousand km. In addition to knocking, reiki can also flow. The original rake will cost 50 000 rubles, an analogue can be purchased for 25-30 thousand rubles. The new rail does not guarantee that after 30-40 thousand km of run knocking will not appear again. Dealers, before resorting to a complete replacement of the rake, often first try to replace the bushing to remove the backlash in the guide.

Other problems and malfunctions

Rust on the back door of the trunk of the Opel Antara was sometimes detected already for 2-3 years of operation. Foci of corrosion appear on the edge of the door, under plastic and chrome linings. Due to the weak connection of the tubes of the main supply of washing liquid, their undocking often occurs in the area of the left front pillar and in the area of the right rear rack of the trunk. Most often, the problem occurs in winter when the tubes are frozen. Over time, the motor of the glass washer is given - more often the rear (650 rubles for an analog). The salon rarely begins to creak. If creaking appears, it is more often in the front panel in the area of the junction of hard and soft plastic near the windshield. On cars of 2010-2011 release poorly holds and often pops out of his seat the cover of the central speaker on the front panel. Dealers changed the lid cost about 3000 rubles. The defect can be defeated on your own by inserting a piece of rubber or dense foam between the latch petals. Native speakers in the doors often begin to wheez - often in the front. The electric driver's seat may soon be "overwhelmed." In such cases, dealers make a replacement of sleds. In the cold, the sides of the driver's seat cushion often crack from the skin. The fan of the stove can be squeezing or whistleing over time. The original motor costs about 10 000 rubles. It can also be heard some time after installation. Analogue is more affordable - from 3000 rubles. With age, there are malfunctions in the work of the climate installation - wedges the valves.

Engines

• The time-tested power unit usually does not present unpleasant surprises.
• Weaknesses include the leak of the back of the crankshaft and the valve cover.
• For gasoline engines are also characterized by common problems.
• In some cases, the problem did not recur after the firmware update.
• It is worth mentioning the problems with the starter of diesel 2. 2.
• The leaked radiator of the cooling system is one of the items of consumption of ageing cars with a mileage of more than 200-250 thousand km (about 6000 rubles).
• Replacing the two sensors will require about 4 000 rubles.

Transmission

• Transmissions pre-restyling versions - 5-speed "mechanics" and "automatic" - problems to their owners usually do not deliver.
• The fact is that instead of the time-tested Aisin began to install automatic transmission of its own design - GM 6T45/6T50.
• The cost of repair, depending on the degree of damage to the remains of the remaining parts of the box, lies in the range of 60-120 thousand rubles.
• This is responsible for the electromagnetic coupling, which operates with a two-second delay after slipping the front.
• It's normal and the gums of the transfer case leak.
• The km may be caused by the wear of the cross of the driveshaft.
• The manufacturer recommends changing the cardan in the collection - about 50 000 rubles.
• Many services are ready to repair the shaft, replacing only crosses for 8-10 thousand rubles.

Walking

• The most expensive will cost the replacement of nivomates - shock absorbers of self-leveling suspension.
• Factory silent blocks of the front levers began to show signs of wear after 80-100 thousand km.
• Knocking could appear both at a run of 30-40 thousand km, and after 90-100 thousand km.
• In addition to knocking, reiki can also flow.
• The new rail does not guarantee that after 30-40 thousand km of run knocking will not appear again.
• Dealers, before resorting to a complete replacement of the rake, often first try to replace the bushing to remove the backlash in the guide.
• When running more than 100,000 km, a knock of the steering shaft in crosses may appear. The shaft has previously changed in the collection (10-15 thousand).
• The problem is more often in the connector contacts, less often in the sensors themselves.

Other problems and malfunctions

• Rust on the back door of the trunk of the Opel Antara was sometimes detected already for 2-3 years of operation.
• Foci of corrosion appear on the edge of the door, under plastic and chrome linings.
• Most often, the problem occurs in winter when the tubes are frozen.
• The electric driver's seat may soon be "overwhelmed."
• On the dashboard often lights up the indicator of malfunction of airbags.

So far, you can rely only on the fewest copies of Opel Antar - 2014 and younger. The rest of the variations will definitely require repair costs, though not too onerous.

• Engines: Weaknesses include the leak of the back of the crankshaft and the valve cover.
• Transmission: Transmissions of pre-restyling versions - 5-speed "mechanics" and "automatic" - usually do not deliver problems to their owners.
• Driving: The most expensive will cost the replacement of nivomates - shock absorbers of self-leveling suspension.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Rust on the back door of the trunk of the Opel Antara was sometimes detected already for 2-3 years of operation.

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