How often should you change the air filter on a Saturn Astra?
The engine air filter in your 2008 Saturn Astra cleans the air that enters your engine. You should change the filter on your Astra at least once a year or every 20,000 miles, whichever comes first.
What kind of car is 2008 Saturn Astra XR?
I’ll bet you’re asking yourself just what is the bridge between that Geo drop top and today’s 2008 Saturn Astra XR. Well, I’m here to tell you. Both of these cars came to America under the guise of a constituted brand from a GM subsidiary or invested partner overseas. In their home markets each was sold under a different marque.
What causes a 2008 Saturn Astra to run rough?
Misfires in 4th cylinder cause car to jerk and heave at highway speeds and run rough also fuel in plugs. The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Astra. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle did not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle also made a loud noise, misfired, and the service engine light illuminated.
How big is the engine on a Saturn Astra?
Compared to a Mazda 3 hatchback, one of the more established models in the small car segment, the four-door Astra is about 6 inches shorter. There’s only one engine available for now, a 1.8-liter four-cylinder making 140 horsepower. (It’s likely that Saturn will debut a more powerful Red Line version in the next year or two.)
I’ll bet you’re asking yourself just what is the bridge between that Geo drop top and today’s 2008 Saturn Astra XR. Well, I’m here to tell you. Both of these cars came to America under the guise of a constituted brand from a GM subsidiary or invested partner overseas. In their home markets each was sold under a different marque.
What was the problem with my Saturn Astra engine?
Engine Light came on. They replaced the gas line and gas cap. Salesman said it was a common problem in the Astra model. The o2 sensor was defective. It was replaced under extended warranty. Flex pipe needed to be replaced. Did not fall under original warranty, but dealer fixed it free of charge as a “courtesy.” Engine warning light came on.
What kind of gas mileage does a Saturn Astra get?
The benefit, however, is better gas mileage — 24/30 mpg with the automatic transmission and 24/32 mpg with the manual — than two of its turbocharged rivals, the GTI and Volvo C30. The automatic transmission, though, hampers performance; it occasionally feels a little out of sync with the engine in terms of when it should change gears.
What’s the difference between the Saturn Astra XR and 4 door?
What’s likely to catch shoppers’ eyes first is the two-door Astra XR’s styling. It’s much sleeker than the four-door hatchback, which is covered in a separate review, and features tapered side windows that increase the car’s sportiness. The two-door’s height is also a little shorter than the four-door’s.