Checking the level and adding oil to the engine Opel Astra II G (Classic) 1998 - 2009

Parts and consumables:

• Cloth gloves (optional)
• rags
• Funnel (as needed)
• Synthetic motor oil Super Synthetic 5W-30 93165212

Notes:

The manufacturer recommends using Opel Astra G engine oil of API SL quality level, SAE 0W-30 viscosity grade or API SL SAE 0W-40 viscosity grade (depending on climatic conditions). It is acceptable to use oils with a viscosity of 5W-30, 5W-40 .

The engine oil level should be checked regularly, for example every time the fuel tank is filled. Be sure to check the engine oil level before a long trip.

Engine oil  plays a vital role in engine performance and longevity. Insufficient levels will result in premature engine wear and contamination. Use only high quality engine oil with detergent properties.

Engine oil consumption depends on driving style as well as climatic and road conditions. Oil consumption up to approximately 1 liter per 1000 kilometers is considered normal. A new engine may consume slightly more oil during the break-in period. 

Opel Astra G engine oil, the engine and exhaust system components heat up to a high temperature and, if inadvertently contacted, can cause burns.​

Checking the oil level should be carried out  no earlier than 30 minutes  after the engine has stopped.  If the check is carried out immediately after turning off the engine, part of the oil will remain in the upper part of the engine and will not have time to drain into the sump, as a result of which the measurement result will not be correct.

Top up with original oil  of the same brand, viscosity and type as the previously filled one.

1.  Park the vehicle on level ground, allow the engine to cool, and  open the hood.  The oil filler plug is located on the cylinder head cover on the right side.

The oil level indicator (dipstick) with a yellow plastic tip is located on the front left side of the engine block.

2.  Remove the dipstick from the engine guide tube before checking the level.

Note:

Do not put a lot of effort to remove the probe. A little scrolling and pressing is only required to move it from its position.

3.  Wipe the Opel Astra G oil dipstick with a clean rag to make it dry.

4.  Install the dipstick back into the engine guide tube until it stops, wait a few seconds for the oil to leave a mark on the dipstick, and remove it again.

5. There are marks on the end of the dipstick:  MIN  is the minimum level and  MAX  is the maximum oil level. The difference in volume between the minimum and maximum oil levels is just under one liter. A sufficient Opel Astra G oil level should be between these marks, closer to MAX . If the oil level is close to MIN  or even below it, add engine oil to the engine.

Note:

The MIN and MAX marks on the photo are applied conditionally. They are not on the oil level indicator, they correspond to the lower and upper risks, respectively.

6.  To add oil, turn the oil filler cap counterclockwise and remove it.

7.  Add the correct amount of oil to the engine, checking the level with the dipstick. Before removing the dipstick, wait 3 minutes for the oil to completely flow into the crankcase.

Note:

Under no circumstances should the upper mark (MAX) on the dipstick be exceeded. Therefore, it is better not to try to carry out ultra-precise, according to the top mark, oil filling into the car engine. Excess oil will be used up quickly, and oil burnout contributes to the formation of excessive deposits on engine parts. In addition, when the permissible level is exceeded, the crankshaft whips and foams the oil in the crankcase more intensively, which in some cases can contribute to the deterioration of lubrication.

Oil should be poured slowly. It is recommended to do this in small portions. It is necessary to stop periodically so that the oil has time to settle into the crankcase.

Useful advice:

It is recommended to use a funnel to make it easier to pour oil into the engine, otherwise there is a risk of it spilling onto the engine block, which, when burned, will give an unpleasant smell and can lead to serious problems.

8.  After topping up the oil, tighten the oil filler cap tightly. Clean up spilled liquid with a rag.

Notes:

When measuring the oil level, always also check its condition. Using your thumb and forefinger, remove traces of oil from the dipstick blade - if there are small metal particles in it, the oil must be replaced.

Prolonged and frequent contact of exposed body parts with used engine oil can lead to various skin conditions, including dermatitis and skin cancer. Therefore, excessive contact with oil should be avoided and after work, contamination should be thoroughly washed off the skin. Therefore, the use of gloves is recommended.

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