When to replace the Oil Filter on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68), OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.3 CDTI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa E Hatchback (X15) 1.3 CDTI (08, 68), OPEL Corsa E Hatchback (X15) 1.3 CDTI (08, 68), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.3 CDTI (R97), OPEL AGILA (A) (H00) 1.3 CDTI (F68), OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70) 1.3 CDTI (L70), OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L69), OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL Corsa D Van (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL Corsa D Van (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL AGILA (B) (H08) 1.3 CDTI (F68), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.4 CNG (B05), OPEL Corsa E Van (X15) 1.3 CDTI (08), OPEL Corsa E Van (X15) 1.3 CDTI (08), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48), OPEL Combo Combi / Tour (X12) 1.4 CNG (C26, D26, E26, C05) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change engine oil and oil filter on OPEL ASTRA H [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tools you might need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torx bit T45
Drive socket # 27
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra H Caravan. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
  • Use only new O-rings during installation.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip:
    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.
  2. Step 2
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Drain the used oil.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  5. Step 5
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  6. Step 6
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use Torx T45. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 nm torque.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Lower the car.
  9. Step 9
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    Open the hood.
  10. Step 10
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
  13. Step 13
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    Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Astra H Caravan. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  14. Step 14
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    Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
  15. Step 15
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  17. Step 17
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    Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
  18. Step 18
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  19. Step 19
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    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.
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