General information Despite all the design and technological improvements in Opel Vectra/Calibra vehicles that improve their service life, reliability and economy, regular...
Operation of the lubrication system The oil pump draws engine oil through a pipe from the oil sump and directs it to a full-flow oil filter. Near the oil pump there is a safety valve that, when a...
Oil temperature measurement The oil temperature must be known when making many engine adjustments. The oil temperature should be measured at a distance of 10 mm from the bottom of the oil...
Oil pressure measurement The oil pressure sensor is located on the oil pump. Disconnect the electrical wires from the oil pressure sensor. Unscrew the oil pressure sensor. Screw a...
Removal and installation of an oil crankcase The following describes the removal and installation of the oil sump for all engines except the 1.7L turbocharged diesel engine (the removal and installation...
Removal and installation of the oil pump All petrol engines and 1.7L diesel engine Removing Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure sensor. Remove toothed belt. Remove the camshaft pulley....
Removal and installation of the safety valve The safety valve maintains the oil pressure at a certain level. It is located behind the crankshaft pulley on the oil pump. If the oil pressure warning light...
Maintenance of the lubrication system Engine oil change Engine oil must be changed every 15,000 km, but at least once a year. At the same time, the oil filter is also replaced. Under severe vehicle...