When to replace the Oil Filter on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70) 2.0 DI (F70), OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70) 2.0 DTI (F70) 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 G Box (F70) and other OPEL models
Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 36
Torx bit T45
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 G Box (F70). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  2. Step 4
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70). Tip:
    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 5
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 6 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  3. Step 6
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  4. Step 7
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 8
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70). AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  6. Step 9
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #36. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  9. Step 12
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    Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  11. Step 14
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 15
    Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Step 16
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    Install new O-rings and a new oil filter to their mounting seats on the filter cover.
    Please note!
    Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
  13. Step 17
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  14. Step 18
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    Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use a drive socket #36. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  15. Step 19
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
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