Note: Lubricants and fluids recommended for use by the vehicle manufacturer at the time of writing this manual are listed below. If the Manual does not contain information about the type of oil or fluid for specific units, or you need to get more recent information, contact Opel official dealers for advice.
Type, properties and volumes of working fluids
Caution: The use of leaded gasoline and the abuse of fuel additives can result in catalytic converter failure, emissions failure and engine damage. On diesel models, never use additives for winter operation, which increase the fluidity of the fuel. If these requirements are not met in the event of an engine failure, the manufacturer's warranty obligations do not apply to this vehicle!
Fuel
The engines of the Opel model range are designed for fuel grades that meet the requirements of European standards (EN).
Type
- Gasoline engines - Unleaded gasoline AI-95, AI-98 (Standard EN 228: S - super, SP - super plus).
Note: When super unleaded fuel is not available, 91 octane fuel can be used, avoiding high engine loads and full vehicle loads, as well as mountain driving with a trailer or high load, which reduces engine power and torque. Knock regulator depending on the type of fuel filled (its octane number) automatically adjusts the ignition system.
Note: Engines adjusted at the factory for operation on AI-95 gasoline can also be operated on AI-98 gasoline without restrictions, however, this will not lead to an improvement in the economy or performance of the vehicle.
Diesel engines - Diesel fuel with a cetane rating of at least 49 (EN 590 standard)
Note: When using winter grades of diesel fuel, this value may be lower.
Due to the design features of diesel engines. equipped with a system «Common Rail», high demands are placed on the quality of the fuel used. You must use fuel that fully complies with the EN 590 standard, otherwise, if the engine fails, this vehicle will not be covered by the warranty. The Russian Federation is one of the regions where a number of fuels offered do not comply with the EN 590 standard and special care is required when choosing a fuel.
Volume, l
- Astra models - 52
- Zafira Models - 58
Engine oil
Attention: Pay attention to the terms of the new car warranty regarding the use of synthetic motor oils!
Type
- Gasoline engines - All-weather engine oil API SJ / SL, ILSAC GF2 / GF3 ACEA-AZ / VZ ACEA-A2 / B2
- Diesel engines - All-weather motor oil API CD/CG-4/CH-4, ASEA-VZ/V4.
Note: The operation of diesel engines with a displacement of 1.9 liters is only allowed with engine oil of the quality GM-LL-B-025, ACEA AZ/VZ or ACEA-VZ/BA.
Motor oil viscosity map
Cooling system
coolant type
Only red must be used (dark orange), silicate-free antifreeze recommended by Opel - the number 19 40 650/09 194 431 must be indicated on the label. Note: The color of the antifreeze may change to yellow during prolonged use. This does not affect the properties of the coolant and you can continue to use it until the next scheduled maintenance.
Attention: Never use green-blue antifreezes/antifreezes containing silicate in the cooling system!
Coolant Composition
Caution: Adding any additives to antifreeze (including to seal the system and eliminate small leaks) unacceptable!
The table shows the proportions of antifreeze concentrate and clean, lime-free drinking water for self-preparation of coolant from antifreeze concentrate:
Recommended year-round use of the mixture in a ratio of 1:1 - 50% water and 50% antifreeze.
Volume, l
Transmission oil for manual transmission
Type - No information
Viscosity (SAE) — 80
Volume, l
- Manual transmission M32 - 2.4 l (full) - comply with the requirements given in Chapter 6.
- For other manual transmission models - No information
ATF for AT
Type - No information
Volume, l — 4.0
Brake Fluid/Clutch Hydraulic Fluid
Type - DOT-4+
Power steering fluid
Type - Special hydraulic oil Opel 19 40 715 (93 160 548)
Volume, l
- TRW pump - 0.7
- ZF Pump - No Information
Windshield washer fluid
Type - Any proprietary windshield wiper
Volume, l
- Models with headlight lens washers - 4.0
- Models without headlight lens washers - 2.4
When using Opel branded fluid, the following ratios of fluid and water are recommended:
Chassis lubricant
Lithium-based multi-purpose grease NGLI No2
Grease for battery terminals
Bosch FT 40 v 1
Engine
Lubrication system
Oil filter type
- Engines Z14XEP, Z22Y, Z13DTH, Z17DT (L/H), Z19D (J/H) - with replaceable filter element
- Engines Z16XEP, Z18XE (R) and Z20LE (L/H/R) non-separable, completely replaceable
Permissible oil consumption per 1000 km of run - 0.6 l
Ignition system (petrol models)
1) Trademark NGK.
Attention: Due to the constant modification of ignition systems, it is possible that your vehicle uses spark plugs with different characteristics than those in the table below. To determine the required type of spark plugs, you must provide the relevant data entered in the vehicle documentation - consult with authorized representatives of Opel.
Brake system
Note: The front brakes are ventilated type.
Characteristics of brake mechanisms (mm)
Permissible lateral runout of brake discs, mm
- Front wheels - 0.11
- Rear wheels - 0.03
Permissible furrow depth (scratches), mm — 0.4
The maximum deviation of the thickness of the brake disc, mm - 0.01
The minimum allowable thickness of the friction linings of the brake pads, mm - 2.0
Wheels and tires
See Specifications to the head «Controls and methods of operation».
Tire speed categories (designations)
Remark: Note «REINFORCED» at the end of the tire marking means reinforced performance.
- About 160 km/h
- S 180 km/h
- T 190 km/h
- H 210 km/h
- V 240 km/h
- ZR over 240 km/h
- W 270 km/h
- Y over 270 km/h
Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm
Engine oil pan drain plug
- Engine 214HER, Z20LEL (R/H) — 10
- Engines Z18XE, Z16XEP - 14
- Engines Z13DTH, Z19DT (J/H) — 20
- Engines Z17DTL, Z17DTH - 80
Oil Filter/Oil Filter Caps
- Engine Z14XEP - 15
- Engines Z13DTH, Z19DT (J/H), Z22YH — 25
- Engines Z18XE, Z16XEP - 11
- Z20LEL engine (R/H) — 15
- Z17DT engine (L/H) — 25
Ignition module mounting screws (petrol models) — 8
Spark plug (petrol models) — 25
Air cleaner cover bolts - 8
Fuel filter pinch bolt (diesel models) — 6
Clamping ring of a cover of the fuel filter (motors Z13DTH, Z 19 DT (J/H)) — 30
Transmission
- drain plug (F23) — 35
- drain plug (M32) — 30
- Control plug (F13 and F17) - 4 Nm + (45 + 135) ’
- Control plug (F23) — 35
- Filler plug (F23) — 35
Reversing light switch (F13 and F17) — 20
Reversing light switch (F23) — 15
Wheel bolts - 110
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