The Opel Sintra is sold in many markets around the world, but each time under a different name! This minivan is sometimes referred to as the Chevrolet Venture or Pontiac Trans Sport.
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In France, the story of the vehicle began in 1996: Opel wanted to offer an MPV, as these models were fashionable. General MotorsHowever, General Motors, which owns Opel, insisted that its technical platform be used. The result was a low-cost car with poor reliability.
As a result, the Opel Sintra is always at the bottom of the table in some private comparisons. What's more, it attracts the wrath of the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), which points to serious safety shortcomings.
This was the coup de grâce for the Opel Sintra, which was already suffering from low sales due to public fatigue: the market was saturated with MPVs, and the Sintra was considered too banal to stand out. And so, only two years after its launchOpel discontinued the Sintra.
Its internal mechanics suffer from many problems, and the gearbox is unfortunately no exception. However, there are simple ways to preserve it on a daily basis. Discover our experts' tips in this article!
Daily gearbox maintenance
Everyday gestures to limit gearbox wear
The Opel Sintra gearbox Sintra gearbox can be manual or automatic. The former has five gears and the latter four, available only with the 2.2 L DTi-4 16V diesel engine, launched in 1999.
Maintenance depends on the type of gearbox used. The automatic gearbox is the simplest, as the car has no clutch pedal, making operating errors impossible. All you need to do is make sure you're at a complete standstill before shifting into an alternative gear, such as park or reverse.
The manual gearbox is slightly more demanding, as you need to anticipate the road ahead and its obstacles to avoid unnecessary strain on the transmission system.
Here are the essential recommendations:
- Always handle the clutch pedal and gearshift smoothlyand never force them;
- Avoid too abrupt a gear change (from fifth to first gear, for example) and prefer to downshift in two stages if the situation allows;
- Do not place your hand on the gearshift lever if you don't intend to use it;
- Always shift into neutral during short stops such as traffic lights, to preserve your clutch system and spare your foot!
Monitoring gearbox oil and changing it regularly
Gearbox oil is an essential fluid for the smooth operation of your Opel Sintra, and should not be confused with engine oil, which has entirely different characteristics. Its role is to lubricate all the parts that make up your transmission system, and to help clean them thanks to its detergent properties.
Over time, gearbox oil becomes saturated with saturated with metallic particles and other residues: this condition can be recognized by its blackened appearance. To check the quality of your gearbox oil, unscrew the reservoir cap. The dipstick inside will tell you its color. If the fluid isn't between the two marks, you may have a leak, and need to call a mechanic. a mechanic without delay..
Changing the gearbox oil is not recommended before 250,000 kilometers have been driven with a manual gearbox. Automatic gearboxes, on the other hand, are more fragile and should be serviced every 60,000 kilometers. However, the Opel Sintra suffers from major mechanical problemsHowever, since the Opel Sintra suffers from serious mechanical problems, we recommend that you take no chances: consider changing the gearbox oil every two years for peace of mind.
Gearbox repair: the most complex faults
Most gearbox-related faults are not serious. minor and can be repaired directly in the garage. Some particularly advanced problems, however, will require your professional mechanic to carry out a complete replacement due to lack of time and resources.
Given the age of the Opel Sintra, buying a new box is impossible. Similarly, because of the unreliability of its mechanics, using the second-hand market is risky, as there is no guarantee that the product is in good condition.
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