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How to change manual gearbox oil on OPEL Calibra A (C89) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Transmission fluid : 4 year / 60000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Calibra A (C89) 2.0 i 16V (M07), OPEL Calibra A (C89) 2.5 i V6 (M07), OPEL Calibra A (C89) 2.0 i 16V (M07), OPEL Calibra A (C89) 2.0 i (M07) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL Calibra A (C89) 2.0 i 16V (M07), OPEL Calibra A (C89) 2.5 i V6 (M07), OPEL Calibra A (C89) 2.0 i 16V (M07), OPEL Calibra A (C89) 2.0 i (M07) … 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 – Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil for Calibra A (C89) and other OPEL models
Transmission fluid
Manual Transmission Oil
Alternative products

Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Cleaner&thinner
Sealant
Drive socket # 11
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Seal scraper
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – OPEL CALIBRA A (85_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – OPEL CALIBRA A (85_). Take the following steps:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.Step 4Support the engine skid plate. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 5Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12.Replacement: manual gearbox oil – OPEL CALIBRA A (85_). AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold the engine skid plate cautiously tight when unscrewing the fasteners and when lowering the hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 6Remove the hydraulic transmission jack. Remove the oil pan cover.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: manual gearbox oil – OPEL CALIBRA A (85_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
- Step 7Clean the transmission fluid pan. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 8Prepare a waste oil container with at least 2 l capacity.
- Step 9Unscrew the fasteners of the transmission fluid pan. Use a drive socket #11. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Remove the transmission fluid pan.Replacement: manual gearbox oil – OPEL CALIBRA A (85_). Tip:When removing the transmission fluid pan, incline it so that the fluid only comes out from one side of it.
- Step 11Drain the used oil.AUTODOC recommends:Wait until the fluid has completely run out of the pan.
- Step 12Clean the mounting seat of the transmission fluid pan. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 13Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket. Use a seal scraper.
- Step 14Clean the mounting seat of the transmission fluid pan gasket. Use a wire brush. Use cleaner&thinner.
- Step 15Apply sealant to the mounting seat of the transmission fluid pan gasket. Install the new transmission fluid pan gasket.
- Step 16Treat the mounting seat of the transmission fluid pan. Use cleaner&thinner.Replacement: manual gearbox oil – OPEL CALIBRA A (85_). Tip from AUTODOC:Prevent fluid from getting on the mounting seat of the transmission fluid pan.
- Step 17Install and fasten the transmission fluid pan.
- Step 18Tighten the fastening bolts of the transmission fluid pan in a criss-cross pattern. Use a drive socket #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
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