Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.3 CDTI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa E Hatchback (X15) 1.3 CDTI (08, 68), OPEL Corsa E Hatchback (X15) 1.3 CDTI (08, 68), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.3 CDTI (R97), OPEL AGILA (A) (H00) 1.3 CDTI (F68), OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70) 1.3 CDTI (L70), OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L69), OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL Corsa D Van (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL Corsa D Van (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL AGILA (B) (H08) 1.3 CDTI (F68), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.4 CNG (B05), OPEL Corsa E Van (X15) 1.3 CDTI (08), OPEL Corsa E Van (X15) 1.3 CDTI (08), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48), OPEL Combo Combi / Tour (X12) 1.4 CNG (C26, D26, E26, C05) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change engine oil and oil filter on OPEL ASTRA H [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tools you might need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Torx bit T45
                    
                      Drive socket # 27
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra H Caravan. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Use only new O-rings during installation.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra H Caravan. 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 2

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 3

Unscrew the drain plug. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Drain the used oil.

AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 5

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 6

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use Torx T45. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 nm torque.
Step 7

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8

Lower the car.
Step 9

Open the hood.
Step 10

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 11

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 13

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra H Caravan. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 14

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 15

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 16

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 17

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 18

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 19

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.
Step 20

Clean the oil filter seat.

Step 21.1

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it.

Step 21.2

Use a drive socket #27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 22

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 23

Remove the oil filler cap.

Step 24

Insert the funnel.
Step 25

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 3.3 L.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 26

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 27

Install the oil filler cap.

Step 28

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 29

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 30

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 31

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 32

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra H Caravan. Professionals recommend:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out.To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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