When to replace the Oil Filter on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70) 1.3 CDTI (L70) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for ASTRA H Box (L70) and other OPEL models
Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 27
Torx bit T25
Torx bit T45
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  3. Step 5
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
    Step 6
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  4. Step 7
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 9
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70). Tip:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  7. Step 10
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe fastening. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the air intake pipe.
  10. Step 13
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  11. Step 14
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    Undo the screws of the protective case of the oil filter housing. Use Torx T25. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the protective case of the oil filter housing.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 18
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    Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70). Professionals recommend:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  16. Step 19
    Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
    Step 20
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    Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
  17. Step 21
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    Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  18. Step 22
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  19. Step 23
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    Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
  20. Step 24
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    Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.
    Please note!
    Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
  21. Step 25
    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
    Step 26
    Remove the microfibre towel from the oil filter housing.
    Step 27
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    Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use a drive socket #27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  22. Step 28
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    Install the protective case of the oil filter housing.
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