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How to change engine oil and filter on Opel Meriva X03 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change oil filter and engine oil on OPEL MERIVA A [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for Meriva A (X03) and other OPEL models
Oil filter
Alternative products

Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Torx bit T40
Oil filter cup socket 76-F14
Ratchet wrench
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Meriva X03. AUTODOC recommends:
- 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 Meriva X03 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the hood.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Unscrew the oil filler plug.
- Step 4Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
- Step 5Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
- Step 6Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the drain plug. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Drain the used oil.Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Meriva X03. Professionals recommend:Caution! The oil may be hot.
- Step 9Clean the oil filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 10Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76-F14 socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Put the old oil filter in the container.Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Meriva X03. 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 12Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
- Step 13Install a new oil filter.Please note!Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
- Step 14Tighten the oil filter. Remember to observe the recommended tightening torque. Use the 76-F14 socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Meriva X03. Tip:Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
- Step 15Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
- Step 16Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use Torx T40. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 24 Nm torque.
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