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Choosing a cabin filter for Opel Astra
Here the choice is up to the car owner. The original for the Opel car has its GM number 93182436. It is rarely found in retail sales and has to be ordered from the dealers of the manufacturer. Therefore, many drivers purchase a non-original spare part, which does its job well, and its cost is lower than the original filter. Such salon cleaners include products from leading companies TSN, Bosch, Filtron, Delphi, Champion, Mahle, MANN.
Of course, it is better to install a carbon filter; it is a little more expensive than a regular one, but has significant advantages. The design of the product allows you to more effectively purify incoming air, eliminates unpleasant odors coming from outside the car, and removes harmful bacteria
If you order a new part, pay attention to the product article number. A match means that the purchased filter will fit your vehicle perfectly.
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Where is the SF on the Opel Astra
The Opel Astra h filter on all models (hatchback, sedan and station wagon) is located in a special compartment, which can be accessed through the glove compartment for small items on the car’s dashboard. The filter element is multilayer. Each layer performs its own task:
- 1st – carries out “rough” cleaning of large debris;
- 2nd – is a synthetic fiber that attracts dirt;
- 3rd – absorbent carbon layer eliminates pungent unpleasant odors coming from outside the car.
In Astra h cars with an exhaust air conditioning system after 2013, the unit should be replaced more often, otherwise expensive components may fail. For example, cold air coming from outside can damage the evaporator and require expensive repairs or the purchase of a new part.
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After specifying the information required to make the payment, you must click on the “Pay Now” button.
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Replacement frequency
The cabin filter absorbs a huge amount of air, so it tends to get clogged. New cleaning parts that allow enough air to pass through for the climate control system to operate while also blocking dirt and dust from entering the cabin. Single-layer consumables are the cheapest and of lower quality; they clean the air from large dust particles. And two-layer and three-layer parts retain gases and microorganisms.
Of course, there is a specific relationship between the transmission speed and the level of air filtration, but, in general, even three-layer products ensure stable operation of the ventilation system. As they become clogged, the transmission speed decreases, so it is very important to replace them on time. Replacement according to the regulations is carried out after 20-30 thousand km. But in practice it has been shown that consumables need to be changed twice a year.
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Signs of wear and clogging
The established replacement periods for the SF are an average value created on the basis of experience in using a specific number of machines of this model. But it all depends on certain driving conditions. Typically, the need for replacement is identified not by the kilometers traveled, but by other signs or by assessing the external condition. The following signs indicate the need to replace the SF:
- glasses sweat very often;
- dirty and stale air in the cabin;
- Heating and air conditioning systems do not operate efficiently because a clogged filter prevents them from drawing in air properly.
Cabin filters come in original and analog versions. The price difference is present even among analogues. The quality of the consumable directly depends on the quality of the paper used. Poor quality of paper or insufficient area - and the SF no longer reproduces its functions or its service life is sharply reduced. If the fiber is treated with chlorine, the filter can fight certain types of microbes. The artificial fiber also attracts small particles using electrostatic voltage. We recommend choosing a filter from a reputable brand.
Important information! By the way, many non-original consumables do not match the size, which is why you have to trim it. Non-original consumables can be very dense, which will lead to rapid breakdown of the ventilation system. Therefore, special attention should be paid to choosing a cabin filter.
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Signs of a clogged Opel Astra J filter
- Unpleasant smell inside the cabin. It does not fade and is permanently preserved.
- Weak flow of incoming air through the deflectors. A clogged filter element loses its throughput and a kind of plug forms, preventing the flow of air.
- Increased fuel consumption. Due to the fact that the climate control system cannot provide the required air flow into the cabin, it has to be turned on at a higher power, which negatively affects fuel consumption.
- Formation of dust (if driving with the windows closed) on the interior panels. It may also indicate that the Opel Astra J cabin filter needs to be replaced.
- There is deposits and dirt on the cleaning filter itself. May have different origins (contamination is clearly visible in thematic photos and videos).
Problems when paying with bank cards
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- There is a restriction on the card for paying for online purchases
- A plastic card is not intended for making payments online.
- The plastic card is not activated for making payments online.
- There are not enough funds on the plastic card.
In order to solve these problems, you need to call or write to the technical support of the bank where you are served. Bank specialists will help you resolve them and make payments.
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When to change, what interior to install
To perform scheduled maintenance operations, there are regulations, as well as manufacturer recommendations. According to them, replacing the cabin filter of the Opel Astra III H heating and air conditioning system should be done every 15,000 kilometers or once a year.
Considering that the operating conditions of the car in most cases will be far from ideal, experts advise performing this operation approximately twice as often, in spring and autumn.
Characteristic symptoms:
- Windows often fog up;
- the appearance of unpleasant odors in the cabin when the airflow is turned on;
- deterioration of the stove and air conditioner;
They may make you doubt that the filter element is coping with its tasks and an unscheduled replacement will be required. In principle, these symptoms should be relied upon when choosing the correct replacement interval.
Suitable sizes
When choosing a filter element, owners do not always use products recommended by the car manufacturer. Everyone has their own reasons for this, some say that the original is unreasonably expensive. Some people in the region sell only analogues, so there is a need to know the sizes by which you can subsequently make a selection:
- Height: 30 mm
- Width: 199 mm
- Length: 302 mm
As a rule, sometimes analogues for the Opel Astra III H may be several millimeters larger or smaller than the original, there is nothing wrong with that. And if the difference is measured in centimeters, then of course it’s worth looking for another option.
Selecting an original cabin filter
The manufacturer recommends using exclusively original consumables, which, in general, is not surprising. They themselves are of good quality and are widely available in car dealerships, but their price may seem overpriced to many car owners.
Regardless of the configuration, on all third-generation Opel Astras (including the restyled version), the manufacturer recommends installing the following cabin air filters. Dust with number 6808606 (Opel 68 08 606) or General Motors GM 13175553. And also coal 6808607 (Opel 68 08 607) or General Motors GM 13175554.
It is worth noting that sometimes consumables and other spare parts may be supplied to dealerships under different part numbers. Which can sometimes confuse those who want to purchase an original product.
When choosing between a dust and carbon product, car owners are advised to use a carbon filter element. This filter is more expensive, but it cleans the air much better.
It is easy to distinguish - the paper filter accordion is impregnated with a carbon composition, and therefore has a dark gray color. The filter cleans the air flow from dust, fine dirt, germs, bacteria and enhances the protection of your lungs.
Which analogues to choose
In addition to simple cabin filters, there are also carbon filters that filter the air more effectively, but they are more expensive. The advantage of coal SF is that it does not allow foreign odors coming from the road (street) to penetrate into the car interior.
But this filter element also has a drawback - air does not pass through it well. GodWill and Corteco carbon filters are of fairly high quality and are a good replacement for the original.
However, in some retail outlets the price of the original third-generation Opel Astra cabin filter may turn out to be greatly inflated. In this case, it makes sense to purchase a non-original consumable item. In particular, cabin filters are considered quite popular:
Conventional dust cabin filters
- MANN-FILTER CU3054 – high-tech consumables from a well-known manufacturer
- BIG Filter GB-9879 – popular brand, good fine cleaning
- TSN 9.7.75 is a good manufacturer with an affordable price
Carbon cabin filters
- MANN-FILTER CUK 3054 – high-quality and thick carbon coating
- BIG Filter GB-9879/C – activated carbon
- TSN 9.7.137 – normal quality, affordable price
It makes sense to take a closer look at the products of other companies - they also specialize in the production of high-quality consumables for passenger cars:
- Amd
- Bosch
- Denso
- Filtron
- Fortech
- JS Asakashi
- Knecht Mahle
- Kortex
- Masuma
- Miles
- Raf filter
- SCT
- Sakura
- Stellox
- Valeo
- Zekkert
- Nevsky filter
It is quite possible that sellers may recommend replacing the Astra III H cabin filter with non-original cheap substitutes with a much smaller thickness. They are not worth buying, since their filtering characteristics are unlikely to be at the proper level.
