The oil level can be checked both when the engine is warm and when it is cold. A warm engine is considered to be one with an oil temperature of 80°C, and a cold engine is considered to be one with an ambient air temperature.
Front wheel drive cars
All-wheel drive vehicles
With the engine off, remove the tank cap.
In all-wheel drive vehicles: turn on the ignition and press the brake pedal 10-15 times (until the oil level stops rising).
Unscrew the tank cap, wipe its measuring rod with a clean lint-free cloth, screw the cap onto the tank and unscrew it again. Determine the oil level.
The oil level when the engine is warm should reach the upper mark on the dipstick, and when the engine is cold it should not fall below the lower mark.
If necessary, adjust the oil level. Only ATF oil should be added (known as Dexron) for automatic transmissions (Opel part number: 1940691 (90020172)). It is essential to fill the oil through a mesh filter, as even the smallest particles of dirt can cause problems with the hydraulic system.
The volume of oil to be poured is 1 liter. Pour oil in small portions.
With the engine running, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times. This will remove air from the system.
Turn off the engine and check the oil level again, topping up if necessary.
Caution! Do not add too much oil! When the engine is warm, the oil level should not exceed the upper mark on the dipstick. If too much oil is accidentally added, suck out the excess with a clean syringe.
Check the integrity and absence of cracks in the cover sealing ring.
Tighten the tank cap.
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