Maintenance frequency (Opel Vectra B)

Maintenance frequency

To keep your vehicle in top condition, it is necessary to service it periodically. Service can be performed either continuously or at specific intervals, which are listed below. These are the minimum service intervals recommended by the manual.

Weekly or every 400 km

Check the following items:

• engine oil level;
• coolant level;
• brake fluid level;
• presence of water in the windshield washer;
• condition of the battery, tires, windshield wipers and all bulbs.

Every 7,500 km or 6 months (whichever comes first)

Change the engine oil and oil filter.

Every 15,000 km or 12 months (whichever comes first)

Check the condition and tension of the auxiliary drive belts.

Check the amount of harmful emissions in the exhaust gases.

Check the operation of all electrical systems.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the headlights.

(Text copied from an online resource www.opelbook.ru)

Check the condition of the front and rear brake pads and the brake disc and replace them if necessary.

Check all under-hood components and fluid hoses.

Check the tightening torques of the wheel mounting bolts.

Check the rear suspension level control system.

Replace the pollen filter.

Every 30,000 km or 2 years (whichever comes first)

Replace the air filter element.



Replace the fuel filter.

Check the gearbox oil level.

Lubricate all door locks and hinges, door striker, hood latch and tailgate latch.

Check the rear brake shoes and brake drums.

Check steering and suspension components.

Check the condition of the drive shaft protective covers.

Every 60,000 km or 4 years (whichever comes first)

Replace spark plugs and check ignition system.

Replace the timing belt. Warning! On models from 1997, the timing belt must be replaced after 120,000 km or 8 years.

Every 2 years regardless of mileage

Replace the brake fluid.

Replace the batteries in the remote control.

Replace the coolant.