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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL VECTRA B Hatchback (38_) 1.6 i 16V (F68), OPEL VECTRA B (36_) 1.6 i 16V (F19), OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 1.6 i 16V (F35), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 1.6 16V (F35), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 1.6 16V (F69), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.6 16V (F75), OPEL Astra G Coupe (T98) 1.6 16V (F07), OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70) 1.6 (F70), OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67) 1.6 16V (F67), OPEL Vectra C Saloon (Z02) 1.6 16V (F69), OPEL Vectra C CC (Z02) 1.6 (F68), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 16V (E75), OPEL Vectra C Caravan (Z02) 1.6 16V (F35), OPEL Astra G Classic Hatchback (T98) 1.6 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G Classic Caravan (F35) 1.6

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on OPEL MERIVA A [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Meriva X03. Tools you'll need:

                        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

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

 
    OPEL VECTRA B Hatchback (38_) 1.6 i 16V (F68)
  
    OPEL VECTRA B (36_) 1.6 i 16V (F19)
  
    OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) 1.6 i 16V (F35)
  
    OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 16V (F08, F48)
  
    OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 1.6 16V (F35)
  
    OPEL Astra G Coupe (T98) 1.6 16V (F07)
  
    OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 1.6 16V (F69)
  
    OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.6 16V (F75)
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67) 1.6 16V (F67)
  
    OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 16V (E75)
  
    OPEL Vectra C Saloon (Z02) 1.6 16V (F69)
  
    OPEL Vectra C CC (Z02) 1.6 (F68)
  
    OPEL Vectra C Caravan (Z02) 1.6 16V (F35)
  
    OPEL Astra G Classic Hatchback (T98) 1.6 16V (F08, F48)
  
    OPEL Astra G Classic Caravan (F35) 1.6
  
    OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70) 1.6 (F70)

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 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.
Step 5

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 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 T40.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Meriva X03. Professionals recommend:

Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 9

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

Unscrew the oil filter.Use the 76-F14 socket.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Put 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 12

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 13

Install a new oil filter.

Please note!

Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 14

Tighten 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 15

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 16

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use Torx T40.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 24 Nm torque.
Step 17

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Lower the car.
Step 19

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 20

Insert the funnel.
Step 21

Pour oil into the engine through the filler.Required amount of oil: 3.5 l.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Meriva X03. AUTODOC recommends:

Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 22

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 23

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 24

Tighten the oil filler cap.

Step 25

Run the engine for a few minutes.After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 26

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 27

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 28

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Meriva X03. AUTODOC experts 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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