Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra G F48. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 G F48. Take the following 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
Pull down the coolant pipe.
Step 5
Clean the oil filter housing cap.
Step 6
Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7
Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 8
Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
Step 9
Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
Step 10
Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover.
Step 11
Remove the oil pan cover. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra G F48. Tip from AUTODOC:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
Step 13
Put a waste oil container with at least 3.5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 14
Unscrew the drain plug. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15
Drain the used oil.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra G F48. Professionals recommend:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 16
Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 17
Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
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
Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 20
Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 21
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 22
Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use Torx T45. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
Step 23
Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 24
Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25
Lower the car.
Step 26
Remove the microfibre towel from the oil filter housing.
Step 27
Screw the new filter into its place.
Step 28
Screw the cap. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.
Step 29
Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 30
Insert the funnel.
Step 31
Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 3.5 l.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra G F48. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 32
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 33
Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 34
Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 35
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 36
Install the engine cover and secure it. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
Step 37
Return the coolant pipe to its initial position.
Step 38
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 39
Close the hood.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra G F48. 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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