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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL ASTRA J 1.6 Turbo (68), OPEL ASTRA J 1.4 Turbo (68), OPEL ASTRA J 1.6 (68), OPEL ASTRA J 1.4 (68), OPEL ASTRA J 1.4 (68), OPEL ASTRA J 1.4 Turbo (68) … 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 J and other OPEL models

Oil filter

        Oil filter for OPEL ASTRA J 1.4 Turbo (68) Petrol (120 hp)
      
        Oil filter for OPEL ASTRA J 1.4 (68) Petrol (87 hp)
      
        Oil filter for OPEL ASTRA J 1.4 (68) Petrol (100 hp)
      
        Oil filter for OPEL ASTRA J 1.6 (68) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Oil filter for OPEL ASTRA J 1.4 Turbo (68) Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Oil filter for OPEL ASTRA J 1.6 Turbo (68) Petrol (180 hp)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA J. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Drive socket # 24 
                      
                        Torx bit T45
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Microfibre towel
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA J. 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 J. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA J. 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

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 6

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the drain plug. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA J. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 9

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 12

Put the old filter cartridge in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA J. 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 13

Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.

Step 14

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 15

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 16

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17

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

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.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 19

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 20

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use Torx T45. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 14 Nm torque.
Step 21

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 22

Lower the car.

Step 23

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 24

Remove the microfibre towel from the oil filter housing.

Step 25

Screw the new filter into its place.
Step 26

Screw the cap. Use a drive socket #24. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 27

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 28

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA J. AUTODOC recommends:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 29

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 30

Install the oil filler cap. Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 31

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

Step 32

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 33

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 34

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL ASTRA J. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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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