odometer OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual
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6E–275 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Poor Fuel Economy Symptom
StepActionVa l u e ( s )Ye sNo
1DEFINITION:
Fuel economy, as measured by an actual road test, is
noticeably  lower  than  expected.  Also, economy is
noticeably lower than it was on this vehicle at one time,
as  previously  shown  by  an  actual  road  test.
(Non-standard tires will cause odometer readings to be
incorrect, and that may cause fuel economy to appear
poor when it is actually normal.)
Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If  a  bulletin  that  addresses  the  symptom  is  found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?
—Verify repairGo to Step 3
3Was a visual/physical check performed?
—Go to Step 4
Go to
Visual/Physic
al Check
4Check owner’s driving habits.
Is the A/C “ON” full time (defroster mode “ON”)?
Are tires at the correct pressure?
Are excessively heavy loads being carried?
Is acceleration too much, too often?
Was a problem found?
—Go to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Review  the  items  in  Step  4  with  the  customer  and
advise as necessary.
Is the action complete?
—System OK—
61. Visually/physically check:  Vacuum hoses for splits,
kinks,  and  improper  connections  and  routing  as
shown  on  the  “Vehicle  Emission  Control
Information” label.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 7
71. Remove and check the air filter element for dirt or for
restrictions. Refer to 
Air Intake System.
2. Replace the air filter element if necessary.
Was a repair required?
—Verify repairGo to Step 8
81. Remove  spark  plugs  and  check  for  wet  plugs,
cracks, wear, improper gap, burned electrodes, or
heavy deposits.  Refer to 
Spark Plug Replacement.
NOTE: If spark plugs are gas or oil fouled, the cause of
the  fouling  must  be  determined  before  replacing  the
spark plugs.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 9
91. Check for low engine coolant level.  Refer to Engine
Cooling
.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 10 
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6E–185 4JX1–TC ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Poor Fuel Economy Symptom
StepActionVa l u e ( s )Ye sNo
1DEFINITION:
Fuel economy, as measured by an actual road test, is
noticeably  lower  than  expected.  Also, economy is
noticeably lower than it was on this vehicle at one time,
as previously shown by an actual road test. (Larger than
standard  tires  will  cause  odometer  readings  to  be
incorrect, and that may cause fuel economy to appear
poor when it is actually normal.)
Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If  a  bulletin  that  addresses  the  symptom  is  found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?
—Verify repairGo to Step 3
3Was a visual/physical check performed?
—Go to Step 4
Go to Visual/
Physical
Check
4Check owner’s driving habits.
Is the A/C “ON” full time (defroster mode “ON”)?
Are tires at the correct pressure?
Are excessively heavy loads being carried?
Is acceleration too much, too often?
Is engine oil correct?
Was a problem found?
—Go to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Review  the  items  in  Step  4  with  the  customer  and
advise as necessary.
Is the action complete?
—System OK—
61. Visually/physically check:  Vacuum hoses for splits,
kinks,  and  improper  connections  and  routing  as
shown  on  the  “Vehicle  Emission  Control
Information” label.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a repair required?
—Verify repairGo to Step 7
71. Remove and check the air filter element for dirt or for
restrictions. Refer to 
Air Intake System.
2. Replace the air filter element if necessary.
Was a repair required?
—Verify repairGo to Step 8
81. Check for low engine coolant level.  Refer to Engine
Cooling
.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 9
91. Check for an incorrect or faulty engine thermostat.
Refer to 
Engine Cooling.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 10
101. Check for low engine compression.  Refer to Engine
Mechanical
.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 11 
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6E–275 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Poor Fuel Economy Symptom
StepActionVa l u e ( s )Ye sNo
1DEFINITION:
Fuel economy, as measured by an actual road test, is
noticeably  lower  than  expected.  Also, economy is
noticeably lower than it was on this vehicle at one time,
as  previously  shown  by  an  actual  road  test.
(Non-standard tires will cause odometer readings to be
incorrect, and that may cause fuel economy to appear
poor when it is actually normal.)
Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If  a  bulletin  that  addresses  the  symptom  is  found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?
—Verify repairGo to Step 3
3Was a visual/physical check performed?
—Go to Step 4
Go to
Visual/Physic
al Check
4Check owner’s driving habits.
Is the A/C “ON” full time (defroster mode “ON”)?
Are tires at the correct pressure?
Are excessively heavy loads being carried?
Is acceleration too much, too often?
Was a problem found?
—Go to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Review  the  items  in  Step  4  with  the  customer  and
advise as necessary.
Is the action complete?
—System OK—
61. Visually/physically check:  Vacuum hoses for splits,
kinks,  and  improper  connections  and  routing  as
shown  on  the  “Vehicle  Emission  Control
Information” label.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 7
71. Remove and check the air filter element for dirt or for
restrictions. Refer to 
Air Intake System.
2. Replace the air filter element if necessary.
Was a repair required?
—Verify repairGo to Step 8
81. Remove  spark  plugs  and  check  for  wet  plugs,
cracks, wear, improper gap, burned electrodes, or
heavy deposits.  Refer to 
Spark Plug Replacement.
NOTE: If spark plugs are gas or oil fouled, the cause of
the  fouling  must  be  determined  before  replacing  the
spark plugs.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 9
91. Check for low engine coolant level.  Refer to Engine
Cooling
.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 10 
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6E–185 4JX1–TC ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Poor Fuel Economy Symptom
StepActionVa l u e ( s )Ye sNo
1DEFINITION:
Fuel economy, as measured by an actual road test, is
noticeably  lower  than  expected.  Also, economy is
noticeably lower than it was on this vehicle at one time,
as previously shown by an actual road test. (Larger than
standard  tires  will  cause  odometer  readings  to  be
incorrect, and that may cause fuel economy to appear
poor when it is actually normal.)
Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If  a  bulletin  that  addresses  the  symptom  is  found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?
—Verify repairGo to Step 3
3Was a visual/physical check performed?
—Go to Step 4
Go to Visual/
Physical
Check
4Check owner’s driving habits.
Is the A/C “ON” full time (defroster mode “ON”)?
Are tires at the correct pressure?
Are excessively heavy loads being carried?
Is acceleration too much, too often?
Is engine oil correct?
Was a problem found?
—Go to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Review  the  items  in  Step  4  with  the  customer  and
advise as necessary.
Is the action complete?
—System OK—
61. Visually/physically check:  Vacuum hoses for splits,
kinks,  and  improper  connections  and  routing  as
shown  on  the  “Vehicle  Emission  Control
Information” label.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a repair required?
—Verify repairGo to Step 7
71. Remove and check the air filter element for dirt or for
restrictions. Refer to 
Air Intake System.
2. Replace the air filter element if necessary.
Was a repair required?
—Verify repairGo to Step 8
81. Check for low engine coolant level.  Refer to Engine
Cooling
.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 9
91. Check for an incorrect or faulty engine thermostat.
Refer to 
Engine Cooling.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 10
101. Check for low engine compression.  Refer to Engine
Mechanical
.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 11