2018.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC Owner's Manual

Service and maintenance255Washer fluidUse only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
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.

256Technical dataTechnical dataVehicle identification..................256
Vehicle Identification Number ..256
Identification plate ...................256
Engine identification ................257
Vehicle data ............................... 258
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 258
Engine data ............................. 261
Performance ............................ 263
Vehicle weight ......................... 264
Vehicle dimensions .................266
Capacities ................................ 267
Tyre pressures ........................ 268Vehicle identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be stamped on the identification plate and on the floor pan, under thefloor covering, visible under a cover.
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be embossed on the instrument
panel, visible through the windscreen,
or in the engine compartment on the
right body panel.
Identification plate
The identification plate is located on
the front left or right door frame.

Technical data257Information on identification label:1:manufacturer2:type approval number3:vehicle identification number4:permissible gross vehicle weightrating in kg5:permissible gross train weight
in kg6:maximum permissible front axle
load in kg7:maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg8:vehicle-specific or country-
specific data
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identification
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code. Engine data
3 261.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the EEC
Certificate of Conformity provided
with your vehicle or other national
registration documents.

258Technical dataVehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricantsEuropean service schedule Required engine oil qualityAll European countries with European service interval 3 252Engine oil qualityPetrol engine
B14NETAll other petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesdexos1 Gen2✔––dexos2–✔✔
All engines except B14NET: In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may not use max. one litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries with European service interval 3 252Ambient temperaturePetrol and diesel enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

Technical data259International service scheduleRequired engine oil qualityAll countries with international service interval 3 252Engine oil qualityPetrol engine
B14NETAll other petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesdexos1 Gen2✔––dexos2–✔✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below:
All countries with international service interval 3 252Engine oil qualityPetrol engine
B14NETAll other petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesACEA A3/B4–✔✔ACEA C3–✔✔

260Technical dataEngine oil viscosity gradesAll countries with international service interval 3 252Ambient temperaturePetrol and diesel enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40
SAE 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 oils with dexos quality is recommended.

Technical data261Engine dataEngine identifier code
B14NELB14NET LPG,
B14NETB16XERB16SHLB16SHTSales designation1.41.41.61.61.6Engineering codeB14NETB14NETB16XERB16SHTB16SHTPiston displacement [cm 3
]13641364159815981598Engine power [kW]8810385125147at rpm4200-60004900-600060004750-60005500Torque [Nm]200200155260280at rpm1850-42001850-490040001650-45001650-5000Fuel typePetrolPetrol/Liquid gasPetrolPetrolPetrolOctane rating RON 2)recommended9595959898possible9898989595possible9191919191Additional fuel type–Liquid gas (LPG)–––2)
A country specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine specific requirement.

262Technical dataSales designation2.0 VXR1.61.6Engine identifier codeB20NFTB16DTHB16DTLEngineering codeB20NFTB16DTHB16DTLPiston displacement [cm3
]199815981598Engine power [kW]20610081at rpm53003500-40003500Torque [Nm]400320300at rpm2400-480020001750-2000Fuel typePetrolDieselDieselOctane rating RON 3)recommended98possible95possible913)
A country specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine specific requirement.