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Used Vauxhall Astra Air Intake Pipe
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About Air Intake Pipe
The Astra Vauxhall intake pipe is a simple yet crucial part of the car's air intake system. It allows air to enter the car's air intake system into the Astra Vauxhall air filter box which then filters the air before it reaches the engine.
The Astra Vauxhall air intake pipe is usually found in the plastic housing between the engine and the air filter. It is attached to the Astra Vauxhall air flow sensor which is attached to the Astra Vauxhall air filter box.
It is vital that the engine is supplied with the correct amount of clean, filtered air. Air needs to be as clean as possible before it mixes with the fuel and burns in the cylinders of the engine. The Astra Vauxhall air intake pipe plays a part in this process by allowing the air to enter the air intake system, enabling it to be filtered, which improves the overall performance of the engine, enabling it to function at its best.
The Astra Vauxhall air intake pipe is made of plastic and can wear down over time and can also crack and split, which enables dirt and other unwanted debris to enter the engine and potentially cause damage. It is common for an old air intake pipe to distort, crack and leak and if you notice your car is lacking in performance and using more fuel, it could be a sign that the Astra Vauxhall air intake pipe is broken. You may be able to repair the Astra Vauxhall air intake pipe if there is a slight crack but if it is a big crack or the pipe is really warped due to old age you will need to replace this part with a new Astra Vauxhall air intake pipe.
Vauxhall Astra trivia
- The Bedford Astravan is the van version of the classic Vauxhall Astra!
- The white version of the Vauxhall Astra 1800 GTE was the first car in the UK to be colour-coded. The body trim matched the white base colour and included the skirts and the wheel arch extensions. Ford was so happy with the look that the silver, black, and red models also started to include colour-coding.
- The Astra GTE Quicksilver was a design exercise intended to coincide with the silver anniversary of the Ellesmere Port Factory in 1987.
- The MK5 is the single most successful Astra in terms of sales, and it was the second best selling car in Britain in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
- Vauxhalls have a hidden shark somewhere in the car, and the Astra is no exception. If you have an Opel Astra, then it might just be worth checking inside the glove box for the classic easter egg!