Contents: Type, properties and volumes of…⬇ Fuel ⬇ Engine oil ⬇ Cooling system ⬇ Transmission oil for manual…⬇ ATF for AT (AF13-II) ⬇ Brake fluid/clutch hydraulic fluid ⬇ Windscreen washer fluid ⬇ Engine ⬇ Brake system ⬇ Wheels and tires ⬇ Tightening force of threaded…⬇
Note: The lubricants and fluids recommended by the vehicle manufacturer at the time of writing this Manual are listed below. If the Manual does not contain information on the type of oil or fluid for specific units, or if you need more up-to-date information, please contact an authorized Opel representative for advice.
Type, properties and volumes of working fluids
Fuel
Warning: Use of leaded gasoline and abuse of fuel additives may result in failure of the catalytic converter of exhaust gases, non-compliance with toxicity requirements of the exhaust and engine failure. On diesel models, under no circumstances use additives for winter operation that increase fuel fluidity. If these requirements are not met, in the event of engine failure, the manufacturer's warranty obligations do not apply to this vehicle!
The engines of the Opel model range are designed for fuel grades that meet the requirements of European standards (EN).
Type
Gasoline engines - Unleaded gasoline AI-95, AI-98 (Standard EN 228: S - super, SP - super plus).
Note: If unleaded super fuel is not available, fuel with an octane rating of 91 can be used, avoiding high engine loads and full vehicle loading, as well as driving in the mountains with a trailer or with a heavy load - this will reduce engine power and torque. Knock controller depending on the type of fuel filled (its octane number) automatically adjusts the ignition system. Note: Engines adjusted at the manufacturer to run on gasoline with an octane rating of AI-95 can be used without restrictions on gasoline AI-98, but this will not improve the economy or performance of the car.
Diesel engines - Diesel fuel with a cetane number of at least 49 (Standard EN 590)
Note: When using winter grades of diesel fuel, this value may be lower.
Due to the design features of diesel engines equipped with a system "Common Rail", high demands are placed on the quality of the fuel used. It is necessary to fill up with fuel that fully complies with the EN 590 standard, otherwise, if the engine fails, the warranty obligations for this vehicle will not apply. The Russian Federation is one of the regions where a number of the offered fuels do not comply with the EN 590 standard and special care is required when choosing fuel.
Volume, l:
- Corsa C-45
- Corsa Combo/Meriva — 52
Engine oil
Type
Corsa C/Combo produced before 08/2003 - Fully synthetic engine oil of ACEA 3/V3 specification.
Corsa C/Combo from 09/2003 and Meriva:
- Gasoline engines - Opel GM-LL-A-025 Oil (SAE 5W-30)
- Diesel engines - Opel GM-LL-B-025 oil (SAE 10W-30)
Transcript:
- GM — General Motors
- LL — Long-Life
- A, B - specification of engine oil quality
- 025 — engine oil classification action index, here MJ2002.5 — spring 2002. The use of oils with a higher index is permitted.
Note: On Corsa C/Combo models from 09/2003 and Meriva, no more than 1 litre of ACEA-A3/B3 oil may be added to the system between oil changes, without reducing the oil change interval. If for any reason more than 1 litre of oil of the specified quality category has been added to the system, the interval to the next oil change must be reduced.
Viscosity
Viscosity map of motor oils
Volume (with filter replacement), l
| Engine | Z10XE | Z10XEP | Z12XE | Z14XE |
| Volume | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Engine | Z14XEP | Z16SE | Z16XE | Z18XE |
| Volume | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Engine | Z13DT | Y17DTL | Y17DT | Z17DTH |
| Volume | 3.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Cooling system
Coolant type
Only red should be used (dark orange), silicate-free antifreeze recommended for use by Opel - the label must indicate the number 19 40 650/09 194 431. Note: During prolonged use, the color of the antifreeze may change to yellow. This does not affect the properties of the coolant and you can continue to use it until the next scheduled maintenance. Attention: Never use green-blue antifreezes/antifreezes containing silicate in the cooling system!
Coolant composition
Caution: Adding any additives to antifreeze (including for sealing the system and eliminating minor leaks) unacceptable!
The table shows the proportions of antifreeze concentrate and clean, lime-free drinking water for self-preparation of coolant from antifreeze concentrate:
| Protection up to | Antifreeze | Water |
| -30°C | 40% | 60% |
| -40°C | 50% | 50% |
It is recommended to use a mixture in a 1:1 ratio of 50% water and 50% antifreeze concentrate all year round. Excessive concentration of antifreeze (55% or more) worsens the performance properties of the coolant. During routine maintenance when preparing the car for winter operation, if the coolant has not been drained or any parts of the cooling system have not been replaced, the required concentration of the coolant can be restored using the data in the table below:
Attention: Density measurements and adjustments must be made at a coolant temperature of +20°C, otherwise the data given in the table will not correspond to reality.
Example: If the measured value of the density of the coolant filled into the system, for example, on the Z12XE engine (without air conditioning), corresponds to the minimum permissible value for operating the vehicle at an outside air temperature of -10°C, it is necessary to drain/pump out 1.5 liters of liquid from the cooling system and fill it with pure antifreeze concentrate in the same volume (1.5 liters). This will increase the density of the liquid to a value that allows the vehicle to be operated without restrictions at outside air temperatures down to -30°C. If it is necessary to operate the vehicle at lower temperatures (down to -40°C), it is necessary to replace 1.8 liters of liquid with the corresponding volume of concentrate.
Volume, l
| Engine | Z10XE | Z10XEP | Z12XE | Z14XE |
| Volume | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Engine | Z14XEP | Z16SE | Z16XE | Z18XE |
| Volume | 5.0 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Engine | Z13DT | Y17DTL | Y17DT | Z17DTH |
| Volume | 5.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 5.9 |
Transmission oil for manual transmission
| Catalogue number | Identification number | Container capacity |
| 19 40 768 | 09 120 541 | 1 l |
Viscosity (SAE) - 80
Volume, l
- F 13 — 1.6
- F 17 — 1.6
- F 23 — 1.55
ATF for AT (AF13-II)
Type - Special transmission oil OPEL-19 40 767, identification number 09 117 946.
Attention: It is not allowed to use ATF of Dexron II or Dexron III brand, otherwise in case of AT failure the manufacturer's warranty obligations for this vehicle will not apply!
Volume, l
- Overall - 7.5
- Replaceable - 4.0
Brake fluid/clutch hydraulic fluid
Type - DOT-4 SAE J1703
Windscreen washer fluid
Type - Any patented glass cleaner
Volume, l:
- Models with headlight washers - 3.5
- Models without headlight washers - 2.2
When using Opel brand fluid, the following fluid to water ratios are recommended:
| Outside air temperature | Ratio |
| up to -5°C | 1:3 |
| up to -10°C | 1:2 |
| up to -20°C | 1:1 |
| up to -30°C | 2:1 |
Engine
Lubrication system
Oil filter type:
- Engines Z10XE(P)/Z12XE/Z14XEP/Z13DT/Y17DT(L)/Z17DTH — with replaceable filter element
- Z14XE/Z16SE/Z16XE engines are non-disassemblable and fully replaceable
Permissible oil consumption per 1000 km, l — no more than 0.6
Ignition system (petrol models)
Depending on the engine brand, 3 or 4 spark plugs will be required.
| Engine | BOSCH spark plugs | |
| brand | interelectrode gap, mm | |
| Z10XEP/Z14XEP | FQR8 LEU2 | 0.85-0.95 |
| All the rest | FLR8 LDCU | 0.9-1.1 |
Note: Due to constant modification of ignition systems, it is possible that your vehicle uses spark plugs with characteristics different from those in the table provided. To determine the required type of spark plug, it is necessary to provide the relevant data entered in the vehicle documentation - consult with official representatives of Opel.
Brake system
Note: Depending on the engine brand, ventilated brake mechanisms may be installed on the front wheels.
Brake characteristics (mm):
1. Solid brake disc (not ventilated)
2. Models without ABS
3. Meriva models
Wheels and tires
See Specifications for Chapter "Controls and operating techniques".
Tyre speed categories (designations)
Note: Note "REINFORCED" at the end of the tire marking means reinforced performance.
- Q — 160 km/h
- S — 180 km/h
- T - 190 km/h
- H - 210 km/h
- V — 240 km/h
- W — 270 km/h
Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm
Engine oil pan drain plug
Engines Z10XE(P)/Z12XE(P)/Z14XE(P) - 10
Engines Z16XE/Z18XE - 14
Engine Z13DT - 20
Engine Y17DT(L/H) — 80
Z16SE Engine:
- allen bolt - 10
- drain plug (bolt) - 55
Oil Filter/Oil Filter Cap
Engines Z10XE(P)/Z12XE(P)/Z14XEP - 10
Engine Z16XE/Z16SE/Z18XE — 15
Engine Z13DT/Y17DT/Z17DTL(H) — 25
Ignition module mounting screws (petrol models) — 8
Spark plugs (petrol models) — 25
Air Cleaner Cover Bolts/Screws - 3.5
Fuel filter clamp bolt (diesel with a working volume of 1.7 l) — 6
Pressure ring (z13DT engine) — 30
Transmission
Control plug (F13/F17/F17+ and Easytronic) — 4 + (45 + 135°)
Control plug (F23) - 35
Filler plug (F23) - 35
Reverse Light Switch Sensor (F13/F17/F17+) — 20
Gearbox Crankcase Ventilation Breather (Easytronic) — 4 + (45 + 135°)
Drain plug (bolt) (AF 13-11) - 45
Wheel mounting bolts - 110
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