Opel Agila: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Opel Agila’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Agila indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Opel Agila: Engine Knocking → Causes & Diagnosis

  There are many different things that can cause engine knocking in your Opel Agila.  These would include issues with the spark plugs, bad or wrong fuel, carbon deposits, and more.  Driving around with an engine that is knocking loudly can lead to a blown engine in no time. The problem with engine knocking is … Read more

Opel Agila: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Opel Agila’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Agila’s ECU. … Read more

Opel Agila Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Opel Agila is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your car’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Opel Agila AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Opel Agila isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Agila’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Opel Agila Bad Fuel Injector: Symptoms, Diagnosis, How to Fix

Fuel injectors can go the life of a modern vehicle with little to no trouble at all.  That being said, bad fuel injectors are one of the more common issues that happen to any vehicle (Opel Agila included).   There’s always more than one fuel injector, and even one going bad is enough to make … Read more

Opel Agila’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Opel Agila’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Opel Agila is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more

Opel Agila Service Stabilitrak: Meaning + How to Fix

One of the most common issues with the Opel Agila, or any newer GM vehicle, is the “Service StabiliTrak” warning.   StabiliTrak is GM’s electronic stability control system. It does much more than a standard traction control system. It is one of the most innovative and vital safety features on your Opel Agila and can … Read more

Opel Agila: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Opel Agila.  A bad oil pack can make your Agila almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Opel Agila Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Opel Agila doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Opel Agila … Read more