During operation, a certain consumption and, accordingly, a decrease in the level of technical fluids occurs (for example, oil in the engine lubrication system). Also, a decrease in the level of technical fluids can be caused by a malfunction of the corresponding vehicle systems. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically check the levels of technical fluids and, if necessary, top them up to the required level. The best option is to check the level of technical fluids every day before leaving, it does not take much time. If you do not think this is possible, check at least once a week. The more often you check, the faster you will notice an abnormal increase in the consumption of technical fluids when vehicle malfunctions occur (see "Possible car malfunctions and their causes") and you will be able to eliminate them with the least consequences not only for the car, but also for your wallet.
Underhood space of Opel Astra cars with 1.4 and 1.6 DOHC engines:
1 - engine oil level indicator;
2 - engine;
3 - oil filler cap;
4 - air filter housing;
5 - master brake cylinder reservoir;
6 - fuse and relay box;
7 - fuse box;
8 - expansion tank of the cooling system;
9 - filler neck of the windshield washer reservoir;
10 - additional relay block*;
11 - battery life is long.
Underhood space of Opel Zafira cars with 1.8 DOHC engine:
1 - Automatic transmission oil level indicator*;
2 - engine oil level indicator;
3 - engine;
4 - oil filler cap;
5 - air filter housing;
6 - master brake cylinder reservoir;
7 - fuse and relay box;
8 - fuse box;
9 - expansion tank of the cooling system;
10 - filler neck of the windshield washer reservoir;
11 - Cruise control unit (installed on some vehicles);
12 - battery.
Recommendation: Before opening the filler caps, clean the caps and the area around them from dirt to prevent contamination of the vehicle systems.
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