In 1991 German manufacturer Opel launched its first off-road vehicle on the European market with the Frontera. In reality, this was a partnership with the Japanese Isuzu group, which had designed the model two years earlier. production from its UK-based from its UK-based plant.
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Available in three- and five-door versions, the Frontera succeeds in appealing to a fairly broad public and benefits from aesthetic updates before a second generation was announced in 1998. Like its predecessor, the new Opel Frontera is available with either all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive.
In the first case, all four wheels are driven and the gearbox is assisted by a transfer case. transfer case which distributes the engine's power to the front and rear axles. With rear-wheel drive, only the Frontera's two rear wheels are driven.
These technical choices stand in stark contrast to the new generation announced by Opel for spring 2024after a twenty-year hiatus. This new model will feature a front-wheel drive transmission (the front wheels are driven), but above all abandons the previous gasoline or diesel engines. The new Opel Frontera will be 100% electric!
While we await its arrival on the market, it remains important to to maintain the gearbox of your current car. The experts atEDEN BOITES give you all the tips you need to prolong its life!
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The manual gearbox: the most common model
The first-generation Frontera offered a single gearbox, five-speed manual gearboxwhich is also found on the next generation. This type of gearbox requires extra vigilance on a day-to-day basis, as the risk of mishandling is high and can end up damage your transmission.
Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to effectively extend the life of your Opel gearbox Frontera :
- Make sure you always follow the clutch pedal and shift lever through their full range of motion and smoothly. Never force the controls if they jam;
- Always favour always shift into neutral rather than keeping first gear engaged and the pedal in the disengagement position;
- Do not rest your hand on the gearshift lever if you do not intend to use it;
- If the situation allowsavoid downshifting by skipping too many gears at once, preferring to do it in two stages. in two stages.
The automatic gearbox: considerably reduced risk of error
The second-generation Opel Frontera also offers a five-speed automatic gearbox with five gears. Since the car has no clutch pedal, the main risks of false manipulation are reduced.
However, never attempt to engage an alternative gear, such as reverse or park, when the vehicle is not at a complete standstill: you risk damage the transmission system..
Also, keep an eye out for any signs of weakness. If the Frontera struggles to accelerate, if starting is more tedious or if gear changes seem slower, contact a professional mechanic as soon as possible.
Gearbox repairs
Changing the gearbox oil: sometimes a life-saving operation
Gearbox oilGearbox oil, or transmission oil, is a fluid that ensures the proper lubrication of all the components inside your gearbox. In insufficient quantities, or when it becomes saturated with metal particles, it can no longer perform its functions properly, and malfunctions occur..
An oil change can sometimes be all that's needed to resolve problems such as gearshift or clutch pedal resistance. This operation is recommended every two years or every 60,000 kilometers in the case of an automatic gearbox, and every five years for the manual version. Depending on the conditions in which your Frontera is used, you can of course bring forward the date of servicing.
Complex breakdowns and gearbox replacement
Most faults can be repaired in the garage, but in the most complex cases, your mechanic will have no choice but to replace the entire gearbox of your Opel Frontera.
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