Technical support (Opel Omega A)

1. Perform the following procedures at the intervals given in Section "Maintenance" at the beginning of this guide.

Checking/replacing the timing belt

2. Unfasten and remove the timing belt covers, check the condition of the belt.

3. Check the tension of the toothed drive belt, adjust if necessary as described in Chapter 13.

4. Install the coverings.

Changing engine oil and oil filter

5. Place the car over the inspection pit, or apply the handbrake, jack up the front, secure it on axle supports.

6. Place the container below the tray, unscrew the drain plug (photo).



7. While the oil is draining, unscrew the oil filter using a repair key (photo).



8. Clean the drain plug and pan, install the plug, tighten it to the specified tightening torque Specification.



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9. Clean the filter contact surface on the oil pump.

10. Lubricate the rubber gasket of the filter with oil. Screw on the oil filter, tighten it by hand.

11. Remove the filler cap and fill the engine with oil. Install the cap.

12. Lower the car to the ground.

13. With the vehicle on a level surface, remove the oil dipstick, wipe it clean, then reinsert and remove it again. The oil level should be up to the maximum mark.

14. If necessary, top up the level. Remember that there is about 1.0 liter between the minimum and maximum level marks (photo).