Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil Filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.2 (F08, F68), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 1.2 16V (F69), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.2 16V (F08, F48), OPEL AGILA (A) (H00) 1.2 16V (F68), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 16V (F08, W5L)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on OPEL CORSA C TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for Corsa C Hatchback (X01) and other OPEL models

Oil Filter

      OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.2 (F08, F68)
    
      OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 1.2 16V (F69)
    
      OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.2 16V (F08, F48)
    
      OPEL AGILA (A) (H00) 1.2 16V (F68)
    
      OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 16V (F08, W5L)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa C. Tools you might need:

                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Drive socket # 36 
                      
                        Torx bit T55
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa C. Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Please note: all work on the car – Opel Corsa C – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

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

Step 3

Clean the oil filter housing cap.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 4

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element.Use a drive socket #36.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.

Step 6

Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 7

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa C. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.

Step 8

Remove the old seal of the oil filter cap.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 9

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

Step 10

Install a new seal of the oil filter cap.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 11

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

Step 12

Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.

Please note!

Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 13

Screw the cap.Use a drive socket #36.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 14

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa C. 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.Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 15

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the drain plug.Use Torx T55.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa C. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 18

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.

Step 19

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use Torx T55.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 20

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

Step 21

Lower the car.
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: 3.5 l.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa C. AUTODOC recommends:

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 Corsa C. Tip:

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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