2009 OPEL AGILA oil additives

11-6 Service and maintenance
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and also its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use.
Engine oil quality
Opel engine oil meets classifications
GM-LL-A-025 and GM-LL-B-025 and
is therefore suitable for both petrol
and diesel engines.
Topping up engine oil
Oils of different manufacturers and
brands can be mixed as long as you
comply with the specified engine oil
criteria (quality and viscosity).Not every engine oil available on the
market meets the quality
requirements, always check the
required specification and rating is
marked on the container.
If engine oil of the required quality is
not available, a maximum of 1 litre of
ACEA A3/B4 or A3/B3 grade may be
used (only once between each oil
change). The viscosity should be of
the correct rating.
Use of ACEA A1/B1 and A5/B5
engine oil is expressly forbidden,
since they can cause long-term
engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Engine oil additives
The use of engine oil additives could
cause damage and invalidate the
warranty.
Engine oil viscosity
Diesel engines:
SAE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40
Petrol engines:
SAE 5W-30The SAE viscosity rating defines the
ability of an oil to flow. When cold, oil
is more viscous than when hot.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures. The first figure, followed by a
W, indicates low temperature
viscosity and the second figure the
high temperature viscosity.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use antifreeze of recommended
specification. GM-LL-A-025: Petrol engines
GM-LL-B-025: Diesel engines
GM General Motors Europe
LL Longlife
A or B Engine oil quality
specification
025 Validity index

11-7Service and maintenance
The system is factory-filled with
coolant designed for frost protection
down to approx. -28 °C. This
concentration should be maintained
all year-round.
Coolant additives intended to give
additional corrosion protection or seal
against minor leaks can cause
function problems. Liability for
consequences resulting from the use
of coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid
Only use DOT4 brake fluid.
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.
Brake fluid should be stored in a
sealed container to avoid water
absorption. Ensure it does not become
contaminated with fluids containing
mineral oil (oil, petrol, cleaner) as this
can damage the seals and sleeves of
the brake system.Transmission fluid
Use fluid meeting specification
Grade: API GL-4
Viscosity: 75W-85 or 75W-90.
Automatic transmission fluid
Use fluid meeting specification
ATF3309.
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous!
Caution
Due to its corrosive nature, it must
not come in contact with the
paintwork. Flush any escaped
brake fluid with plenty of water.

13-3 Index
Engine oil ........................ 10-3, 11-6
Additives ............................... 11-6
Topping up
.................. 10-3, 11-6
Viscosity
............................... 11-6
Engine oil level and
consumption
............................ 10-3
Engine oil life monitor
.............. 5-14
Engine oil pressure .................. 5-11
Engine speed
............................. 5-6
Engine wash
.......................... 10-32
Environmental protection ....... 10-30
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program)
.................................. 9-10
Exhaust gases ........................... 9-8
Exhaust system
......................... 9-8
Exterior care
.......................... 10-30
Exterior lamps ............................ 6-1
Exterior mirrors
.......................... 2-8
F
Fan
............................................ 8-2
Filling station
Capacities
............................ 12-5
Engine oil level ..................... 10-3
Fuel
............................. 9-12, 12-3
Opening the bonnet
.............. 10-2
Tyre pressure ....................... 12-8
Vehicle data
......................... 12-1
Windscreen washer system
. 10-5
First aid kit ................................. 4-5Flat tyre
.................................. 10-24
Foot brake ................................. 9-9
Front airbags
........................... 3-13
Front fog lamps
.......................... 6-3
Bulb replacement ................. 10-8
Front passenger’s airbag
......... 3-13
Deactivation
......................... 3-17
Front turn signal lamps
Bulb replacement
................. 10-8
Fuel
.......................................... 9-12
Fuel consumption ........... 9-13, 12-4
Fuel filler cap
........................... 9-13
Fuel gauge
................................. 5-7
Fuse extractor ........................ 10-12
Fuses
..................................... 10-11
G
Gears
......................................... 9-6
Generator, see Charging system
5-9
Glove box
.................................. 4-1
Gross Vehicle Weight ..... 9-12, 12-7
H
Hand brake, see Parking brake
.9-9
Hazard warning lamps ............... 6-2
Head restraints
.......................... 3-1
Headlamp flash
.......................... 6-2
Headlamp range adjustment ..... 6-1Headlamps
................................ 6-1
Bulb replacement ................. 10-7
Driving abroad
........................ 6-3
Front fog lamps
...................... 6-3
Warning chime ..................... 5-13
Heated exterior mirrors
.............. 8-5
Heated rear window
................... 8-5
Heating ...................................... 8-1
Exterior mirrors
....................... 8-5
Rear window
.......................... 8-5
Height adjustment
Head restraints
....................... 3-1
Seat belts
............................... 3-8
Steering wheel ....................... 5-1
High beam
................................. 6-2
Bulb replacement
................. 10-7
High-pressure cleaners 10-30, 10-31
Horn
........................................... 5-2
I
Identification plate
.................... 12-1
Ignition switch
............................ 9-1
Ignition system
........................... 9-2
Immobiliser ................................ 2-7
Infotainment system
.................. 7-1
Instrument cluster
...................... 5-8
Instrument panel ........................ 1-5
Instruments
................................ 5-1
Interior care
........................... 10-29

13-4Index
Interior lamps ............................. 6-4
Bulb replacement ................ 10-11
Interior mirror
............................. 2-9
Interior stowage
......................... 4-1
Interruption of power supply ....... 9-5
Selector lever lock
.................. 9-5
ISOFIX
............................3-11, 3-12
J
Jack
........................................ 10-25
K
Key
............................................. 2-1
Locking doors
......................... 2-3
Removing
............................. 5-13
Replacement .......................... 2-1
Starting
............................9-1, 9-2
Steering column lock
.............. 9-1
Kickdown .................................... 9-4
L
Lashing eyes
.............................. 4-3
Leather trim ............................ 10-29
License plate lamps
Bulb replacement
.................. 10-9
Light switch ................................ 6-1
Lighting
...................................... 6-1
Driving abroad
........................ 6-3
Loading .............................4-3, 12-7
Locking doors
............................. 2-3
Locking from the inside
.............. 2-4
Locks ...................................... 10-30Luggage compartment
............... 2-5
Bulb replacement .................. 10-9
Cover
...................................... 4-5
Lighting
................................... 6-4
Loading ..........................4-3, 12-7
Under floor storage
................. 4-4
M
Main beam, see high beam
........ 6-2
Maintenance
............................ 11-1
Air conditioning
....................... 8-4
Antifreeze protection ............. 10-4
Brake fluid
............................. 10-6
Brakes
.................................... 9-9
Engine oil .............................. 10-3
Infotainment system
............. 7-10
Tyre pressure
..................... 10-16
Tyres ................................... 10-17
Windscreen wipers
............... 10-5
Manual transmission
.................. 9-6
Mirrors ......................... 2-8, 2-9, 8-5
Misted windows
.......................... 8-2
Mobile telephones
.................... 7-10
Muffler, see Exhaust system ...... 9-8
N
Neutral
................................9-4, 9-6
O
Octane numbers
...................... 12-3
Odometer
................................... 5-6
Display brightness .................. 5-6Oil
................................... 10-3, 11-6
Additives ...............................11-6
Topping up
.................. 10-3, 11-6
Viscosity
................................11-6
Oil level and consumption ........10-3
Oil life monitor
..........................5-14
Oil pressure
..............................5-11
Outside temperature ..................5-4
P
Paintwork damage
.................10-31
Parking .......................................9-2
Parking brake
.............................9-9
Parking lamps
Bulb replacement
..................10-8
Payload
....................................12-7
Pedals
........................................9-1
Performance .............................12-4
Petrol
.............................. 9-12, 12-3
Pollen filter
.................................8-6
Power mirrors .............................2-8
Power outlet
...............................5-4
Power steering
.........................5-10
Power windows ........................2-10
Child safety system
...............2-11
Preheating
........................ 5-11, 9-2
R
Radio
..........................................7-6
Radio equipment (CB)
..............7-10
Radio remote control