2020 VAUXHALL ASTRA K oil type

Vehicle care221Vehicle careGeneral Information...................221
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 221
Vehicle storage ........................222
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....222
Vehicle checks ........................... 223
Performing work ......................223
Bonnet ..................................... 223
Engine oil ................................. 224
Engine coolant ......................... 225
Washer fluid ............................ 226
Brakes ..................................... 226
Brake fluid ............................... 226
Vehicle battery ......................... 227
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....228
Wiper blade replacement ........229
Bulb replacement .......................229
Halogen headlights ..................229
Front fog lights ......................... 231
Tail lights ................................. 232
Side turn lights ......................... 238
Number plate light ...................239
Interior lights ............................ 239
Electrical system ........................240
Fuses ....................................... 240Engine compartment fuse box . 241
Instrument panel fuse box .......243
Load compartment fuse box ....244
Vehicle tools .............................. 246
Tools ........................................ 246
Wheels and tyres .......................248
Winter tyres ............................. 248
Tyre designations ....................248
Tyre pressure .......................... 248
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 250
Tread depth ............................. 252
Changing tyre and wheel size . 253
Wheel covers ........................... 253
Tyre chains .............................. 254
Tyre repair kit .......................... 254
Wheel changing .......................257
Spare wheel ............................ 258
Jump starting ............................. 262
Towing ....................................... 264
Towing the vehicle ...................264
Towing another vehicle ...........265
Appearance care .......................266
Exterior care ............................ 266
Interior care ............................. 268
Floor mats ............................... 268General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
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.

272Service and maintenanceEngine 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 3 275.
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 concentrationshould 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 fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.

Technical data275Vehicle data
Recommended fluids and lubricants
European service schedule Required engine oil qualityAll European countries with European service interval 3 270Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
F12SHL, F12SHR, F12SHT B14XFTPetrol engineF14SHTPetrol engineB16SHTDiesel enginesdexos1 Gen2✔–✔–dexos2––––OV0401547–✔✔✔
In case of dexos or OV0401547 quality is unavailable you may use max. 1l engine oil ACEA A3/B3 or C3 for petrol enginesand ACEA C5 for diesel engines.

276Technical dataEngine oil viscosity gradesAll countries with European service interval 3 270Petrol engines
F12SHL, F12SHR, F12SHTPetrol engine F14SHTPetrol engine
B14XFT, B16SHTDiesel enginesViscositySAE 0W-30
SAE 5W-30SAE 0W-20SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-30
SAE 5W-30
SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-40SAE 0W-20
International service schedule
Required engine oil quality
All European countries with European service interval 3 270Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
F12SHL, F12SHR, F12SHT B14XFTPetrol engineF14SHTPetrol engineB16SHTDiesel enginesdexos1 Gen2✔–✔–dexos2––––OV0401547–✔✔✔
In case of dexos or OV0401547 quality is unavailable you may use max. 1l engine oil ACEA A3/B3 or C3 for petrol enginesand ACEA C5 for diesel engines.