2019 OPEL ASTRA J recommended oil

Vehicle care141ClosingBefore closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 178.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least five minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out. If the oil exceeds the maximum level, do
not start the vehicle and contact a
workshop.

Service and maintenance177Service and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................177
Service information ..................177
Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 178
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 178General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Service display 3 64.
European service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after one year, whichever occurs first.
Additional engine oil and filter change
is indicated by the engine oil life
system, when required earlier than
maintenance.
A shorter service interval can be valid for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,
Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 64.
International service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after one year, whichever occurs first.
Additional engine oil and filter change
is indicated by the engine oil life
system, when required earlier than
maintenance.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold
starting, stop and go operation, trailer operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,

178Service and maintenanceincreased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
certain service work may be required more frequently than the regular
service interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 64.
Confirmations Confirmation of service is recorded in
the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities must be used.
Recommendations for petrol engines
are also valid for Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG), Liquified Petroleum Gas
(LPG) and Ethanol (E85) fuelled
engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 182.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.

Service and maintenance179Use of engine oils for all petrol
engines with only ACEA quality is
prohibited, since it can cause engine
damage under certain operating
conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 182.
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 3 182.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
cold regions 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.Washer fluid
Use 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.

182Technical dataVehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricantsEuropean service schedule Required engine oil qualityAll European countries with European service interval 3 177Engine oil qualityD14NETdexos1 Gen2✔
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries with European service interval 3 177Ambient temperaturedown 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 data183International service scheduleRequired engine oil qualityAll countries with international service interval 3 177Engine oil qualityD14NETdexos1 Gen2✔
Engine oil viscosity grades
All countries with international service interval 3 177Ambient temperaturedown 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.

200Instrument panel illuminationcontrol .................................... 102
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 176
Interior lighting ............................ 102
Interior lights ...................... 102, 153
Interior mirrors .............................. 26
Interruption of power supply ......123
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 170
K
Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 52
Lighting features .........................104
Light switch .................................. 93
Load compartment ................23, 51
Load compartment fuse box ......158
Loading information .....................54
Low fuel ....................................... 72
Low washer fluid ..........................73
M Malfunction indicator light ............69
Manual anti-dazzle ......................26Manual mode ............................. 122
Manual seat adjustment ...............33
Manual transmission .................. 124
Manual windows ..........................27
Memorised settings ......................20
Midlevel-Display ........................... 73
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................102
N New vehicle running-in ..............116
Number plate light .....................153
O Object detection systems ...........133
Odometer ..................................... 63
Oil, engine .......................... 178, 182
OnStar .......................................... 88
Operate pedal ............................... 69
Outside temperature ....................60
Overrun cut-off ........................... 117
P Parking ................................ 16, 118
Parking assist ......................70, 133
Parking brake ............................ 126
Parking lights ............................. 101
Particulate filter ........................... 119
Performing work ........................140
Power outlets ............................... 62
Power steering.............................. 70Power steering fluid ....................142
Power windows ............................ 28
Puncture ..................................... 167
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 196
Radio remote control ...................19
REACH ....................................... 191
Reading lights ............................ 103
Rear fog light ...............73, 101, 151
Rear seats .................................... 36
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 178, 182
Reduced engine power ................72
Refuelling ................................... 136
Registered trademarks ...............193
Retained power off .....................116
Reversing lights .........................102
Ride control systems ..................128
Roof load ...................................... 54
Roof rack ..................................... 53
S Safety belts ................................... 36
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................68
Seat belts ..................................... 36
Seat heating ................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 32