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Holden: Reviews, Models & Prices

Holden was Australia’s home-grown car brand from 1948 until it was retired in 2020. Explore models including the Commodore, Monaro and Colorado.

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My 2019 Holden ZB Commodore is missing under load, but idling okay

Rather than continuing to replace expensive bits and pieces that aren’t – so far – curing the problem, have the vehicle electronically scanned to see what fault codes are being logged by the on-board computer.

If you’ve completely replaced the ignition system, then you might need to start looking at the fuel system. The V6 engine was a direct-injection unit which means it can start to be affected by a build-up of carbon in the intake system. That alone could be enough to cause your problem.

But don’t rule out a dud injector or failing fuel pump, either, as both these things can an allow the engine to idle properly, but develop a case of the staggers when you put the engine under load. Even a dirty fuel filter can cause this sort of mayhem, but until you interrogate the computer, you’re flying blind.

The auto transmission in my 2006 Holden Astra won't change

Burnt transmission fluid can definitely cause the problems you’re having. If it’s burnt or contaminated, it might be black or very dark red, rather than the nice, clear, bright red it should be. It’s off the to transmission specialist for this one, as the lack of drive could be caused by many things. An experienced mechanic will know this transmission and should be able to diagnose it swiftly.

The bad news is that you might have avoided serious damage if you’d had the transmission inspected when it first started to behave erratically. But continuing to drive it with a problem can often cause further and more serious damage. You may now find that the cost of repairs is greater than the value of the vehicle.

How do I read the dipstick in my 2005 Holden Rodeo?

The two holes near the bottom of the dipstick are your Low and Full markers. If the oil is below the Low marker (the bottom-most hole) then you need to add oil. If the oil level is above the Full marker hole, then the engine has too much oil in it.

It’s pretty important to keep the oil level between the two holes. If you do that, you’ll be doing the engine a big favour. Too little oil can damage internal components, while too much oil can blow seals, contaminate the engine’s intake system or create oil leaks.

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About Holden

Holden is one of the oldest names in the Australian car market, first as a body builder and assembler of various imported American cars, then as a carmaker in its own right from 1948-2017. Sadly, it was announced in February 2020 that the brand will cease trading by the end of the year. At the time of this announcement, the Holden range was comprised of Trax, Equinox, Acadia and Trailblazer SUVs, along with the Colorado light commercial ute range. Even after shifting from manufacturer to importer, Holden continued to tune its line-up for local conditions via its legendary engineering team at the iconic Lang Lang proving ground in Victoria.

For much of the post-war period Holden was the Australian market leader, but sales have fallen dramatically in recent years. Holden manufactured the locally-designed Commodore Evoke, SV6, SS and Calais V6 and V8 sedans, wagons and Utes, and Caprice luxury sedan, along with the Cruze sedan and hatch, and imported Cruze wagon. Other models that have disappeared from the local line-up in recent times include the ZB Commodore, Barina hatch, Astra hatch, sedan and wagon, Captiva SUVs, and mid-sized Malibu sedan from Korea. The ZB Commodore, Cascada convertible and Insignia sedan were built in Europe, and Colorado 7 SUV and Colorado utility from Thailand.

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