2014 VAUXHALL ASTRA J oil type

Vehicle care221Vehicle careGeneral Information...................221
Vehicle checks ........................... 222
Bulb replacement .......................229
Electrical system ........................249
Vehicle tools .............................. 255
Wheels and tyres .......................257
Jump starting ............................. 274
Towing ....................................... 275
Appearance care .......................277General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear or set selector lever to P . Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.

Service and maintenance283
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 286.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 286.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37°C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.

286Technical dataVehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricantsEuropean service schedule
Required engine oil qualityAll European countries
(except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey)
Only Israel
Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesdexos 1––✔–dexos 2✔✔–✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries and Israel (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey)Ambient temperaturePetrol and diesel enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

Technical data287
International service scheduleRequired engine oil qualityAll countries outside Europe except Israel
Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey
Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesdexos 1✔–––dexos 2–✔✔✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below:
All countries outside Europe except Israel
Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey
Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesGM-LL-A-025✔–✔–GM-LL-B-025–✔–✔

288Technical data
All countries outside Europeexcept Israel
Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey
Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesACEA A3/B3✔–✔–ACEA A3/B4✔✔✔✔ACEA C3✔✔✔✔API SM✔–✔–API SN resource conserving✔–✔–
Engine oil viscosity grades
All countries outside Europe (except Israel),
including Belarus, Moldova, Russia, TurkeyAmbient temperaturePetrol and diesel enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40down to -20 °CSAE 10W-30 1)
or SAE 10W-40 1)1)
Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.

Technical data289Engine dataSales designation1.41.41.41.41.61.61.6
Engine identifier code
A14XELA14XERA14NELA14NET
LPGA16XERA16LETA16XHTNumber of cylinders4444444Piston displacement [cm 3
]1398139813641364159815981598Engine power [kW]64748810385132125at rpm600060004200-60004900-6000600055006000Torque [Nm]130130200200155230260at rpm400040001850-42001850-4900400022001650-3200Fuel typePetrolPetrolPetrolPetrol/LPGPetrolPetrolPetrolOctane rating RONrecommended95959595959598possible98989898989895possible91919191919191Gas–––LPG–––Engine oil consumption [l/1000 km] 2)0.60.60.60.60.60.60.62)
Maximum value.

290Technical data
Sales designation1.61.82.0 VXR1.31.61.71.7Engine identifier codeA16SHTA18XERA20NFTA13DTEB16DTHA17DTNA17DTCNumber of cylinders4444444Piston displacement [cm3
]1598179619981248159816861686Engine power [kW]147103206701007481at rpm55006300530040003500-400040004000Torque [Nm]280175400190320260280at rpm1650-350038002400-48001750-325020001750-25001750-2500Fuel typePetrolPetrolPetrolDieselDieselDieselDieselOctane rating RONrecommended989598possible959895possible919191Engine oil consumption [l/1000 km] 3)0.60.60.60.60.60.60.63)
Maximum value.

Technical data291
Sales designation1.71.71.72.0 Turbo2.0 TurboEngine identifier codeA17DTEA17DTFA17DTSA20DTHA20DTRNumber of cylinders44444Piston displacement [cm3
]16861686168619561956Engine power [kW]819696121143at rpm40004000400040004000Torque [Nm]280300300350400at rpm1750-25002000-25002000-25001750-25001750-2500Fuel typeDieselDieselDieselDieselDieselEngine oil consumption [l/1000 km] 2)0.60.60.60.60.62)
Maximum value.