how to change engine oil in opel astra (2000) engine type1.4L,ecodriv?

Question

with pictures prefferred, about oil filter aswell.

Answer 1

1. Warm the engine to operating temperature.

2. Either drive up on ramps or jack up & place on jack stands. Apply the parking brake.

3. Find a container with at least 2 gal. capacity.

4. Carefully remove the drain plug. Be careful because the oil may burn you.

5. Remove the engine oil filter [place a smaller container under the vehicle to catch any drips]

6. Allow the engine to drain for at least 30 min.

7. Replace the drain plug. Don't force it in. Should screw in easily.

8. Install a new oil filter.

9. Fill crankcase to full mark on dipstick, with manufacturer's specified oil.
DO NOT OVERFILL.

10. Start engine & let run for 10 seconds.

11. Recheck oil level

12. Run engine & check for leaks, then lower to the vehicle to the ground.

13. Properly dispose of the oil & filter.

PS
If your need a pictorial, then may I suggest you buy a service manual?

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Answer 2

Well I dont have any pictures, but it is very easy. When you look under the engine there will be a drain bolt on the oil pan, you cannot miss it, open it with a container under it and let the oil drain out. Then you should be able to find the oil filter, remove it and replace with new, then fill the engine with oil, there will be a OIL cap on top of the engine, this is where you put the oil in, you cannot miss it.

Answer 3

Vauxhall Astra Oil Change

Answer 4

every 3000 miles, is recomended but you can go a little over but you should NOT be putting 15w-40 oil into a corolla. it should be 5w30 or 5w20. i would recomend mobil clean 5000 for a conventional or mobil 1 for a synthetic, they both clean your engine and after 2 oil changes it should look almost new coming out .