Engine oil for 01 astra

toastedpickles

Howdy people

Just a quick question on what type of oil to put in an 01 astra, figured I may as well learn how to do it and save a bit of money

It's a 1.4 comfort edition, manual, if that's any use, also does it matter what kind of oil filter you put on?

Any help is appreciated

Esel

Any Motor Factor will know the correct oil and quantity. A lot of people always use an OE oil filter from a main dealer. Otherwise, Mann make good filters.

Gen up on the various things you need to know - e.g.:

correct tools (socket for sump plug and filter removal wrench);

safe access;

engine oil warm not hot (so it flows but does not burn);

remove filler cap before removing sump plug;

latex/rubber gloves;

suitable receptacle to contain old oil (and a means of pouring the old oil into a container which you need to bring to recycling centre - although your local friendly mechanic/garage may be happy to take it off your hands);

new sump plug washer (should be included with filter);

lubricate the o-ring on the new filter with fresh oil before fitting (clean the mating surfaces first).

do not over-fill with new oil - too much oil is a bad thing. Allow time for new oil to settle in sump before checking the level. Again - do not over-fill!