2018 VAUXHALL ADAM oil type

162Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................162
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 162
Vehicle storage ........................163
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....163
Vehicle checks ........................... 164
Performing work ......................164
Bonnet ..................................... 164
Engine oil ................................. 165
Engine coolant ......................... 166
Washer fluid ............................ 166
Brakes ..................................... 167
Brake fluid ............................... 167
Vehicle battery ......................... 167
Wiper blade replacement ........169
Bulb replacement .......................169
Halogen headlights ..................169
Front turn signal lights .............172
Tail lights ................................. 173
Side turn signal lights ..............176
Number plate light ...................177
Interior lights ............................ 178
Instrument panel illumination ...178
Electrical system ........................178
Fuses ....................................... 178Engine compartment fuse box . 179
Instrument panel fuse box .......182
Vehicle tools .............................. 183
Tools ........................................ 183
Wheels and tyres .......................185
Winter tyres ............................. 185
Tyre designations ....................185
Tyre pressure .......................... 185
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 187
Tread depth ............................. 190
Changing tyre and wheel size . 190
Wheel covers ........................... 191
Tyre chains .............................. 191
Tyre repair kit .......................... 191
Wheel changing .......................195
Spare wheel ............................ 198
Jump starting ............................. 202
Towing ....................................... 204
Towing the vehicle ...................204
Towing another vehicle ...........205
Appearance care .......................206
Exterior care ............................ 206
Interior care ............................. 209General 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.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Vauxhall. Furthermore,
such changes may affect driver
assistance systems, fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle. They
may also invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.

216Technical dataVehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricantsEuropean service schedule Required engine oil qualityAll European countries with European service interval 3 210Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
B10XFT, B14NEHAll other petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)dexos1 Gen2✔–dexos2–✔
All engines except B10XFT and B14NEH: In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use max. one litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 for topping up once between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries with European service interval 3 210Ambient temperaturePetrol 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 data217International service scheduleRequired engine oil qualityAll countries with international service interval 3 210Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
B10XFT, B14NEHAll other petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)dexos1 Gen2✔–dexos2–✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use the oil qualities listed below:
All countries with international service interval 3 210Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
B10XFT, B14NEHAll other petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)ACEA A3/B4–✔ACEA C3–✔