Thursday, June 2, 2011

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

with pictures prefferred, about oil filter aswell.How to change engine oil in opel astra (2000) engine type1.4L,ecodriv?1. Warm the engine to operating temperature.



2. Either drive up on ramps or jack up %26amp; 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 %26amp; let run for 10 seconds.



11. Recheck oil level



12. Run engine %26amp; check for leaks, then lower to the vehicle to the ground.



13. Properly dispose of the oil %26amp; filter.



PS

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



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