During operation, the car must undergo periodic maintenance (MOT). The intervals between MOT and the volume of operations performed during MOT are determined by the car manufacturer based on the conditions necessary for trouble-free operation and preventing wear of the car's units and parts beyond the permissible values. Do not skimp on MOT! This will allow you to avoid additional serious expenses on car repairs. Also, do not forget that in accordance with current legislation, responsibility for the technical condition of the vehicle is assigned to its owner.
Warning! During the warranty period, maintenance must be carried out only at official Opel dealers. Otherwise, you will lose your warranty!
1. The procedure for passing the technical inspection for cars with an average annual mileage of about 15,000 thousand km:
1.1 After every 15,000 km or every 12 months (every year) the following operations must be performed:
1. Check the outdoor lighting devices (see "Outdoor lighting and light signaling devices - technical condition check and maintenance").
2. Check the operation of the windshield wipers and washers (see "Windscreen wiper - checking technical condition and diagnostics of faults" and "Windscreen washer - checking the technical condition and diagnostics of malfunctions").
3. Make sure that there are no extraneous noises or knocks when the engine is running (see "Engine - technical condition check").
4. Make sure there are no coolant leaks, check the condition of the hoses and radiator of the engine cooling system, check the coolant level (see "Cooling system - technical condition check").
5. Check the cleanliness and reliability of the battery terminals (see "Battery - Maintenance"),
6. Check the condition of the accessory drive belt and its tensioner (see "Accessory Drive Belt - Checking Condition and Replacing").
7. Make sure that the steering system is in good working order (see "Steering - checking technical condition").
8. Check the tightness of the exhaust system and the condition of its suspension parts (see "Exhaust system - technical condition check").
9. Replace engine oil and oil filter (see "Lubrication system - oil and oil filter replacement"),
10. On vehicles with a manual transmission, make sure that there are no extraneous noises when engaging and disengaging the clutch (see "Clutch - checking technical condition").
11. Make sure that the brake system is in good working order (see "Brake system - checking technical condition"),
12. Inspect the body for external damage and corrosion (see "Body - technical condition check").
13. Make sure the vehicle suspension is in good working order (see "Front suspension - technical condition check" and "Rear suspension - technical condition check").
14. Check the condition of the front wheel drive joint covers (dust boots) (see "Front Wheel Drives - Technical Condition Check"),
15. Check the condition of the tires and rims (see "Wheels, tires and hubs - checking the technical condition"),
16. Lubricate the locks and hinges of the hood and doors (see "Maintenance and care of the body"),
1.2. After every 30,000 km of mileage or every 24 months (two years), it is necessary to perform all operations that require performance at every 15,000 km of mileage, as well as:
1. Replace the air conditioning filter (see "Air conditioning filter - replacement").
2. Replace the battery in the ignition key with remote control central locking (see "Keys to the car"),
3. Replace the brake fluid (see "Hydraulic brake drive - brake fluid replacement").
1.3. After every 60,000 km or every 48 months (four years) it is necessary to perform all operations that require execution at every 30,000 km mileage, as well as:
Replace the timing belt and tension rollers (see "Timing Belt - Checking Condition, Adjusting Tension and Replacing" and "Timing Belt - Tensioner Replacement").
2. The procedure for passing technical inspection for vehicles with an average annual mileage of over 30,000 km.
2.1. After every 15,000 km of mileage, the following operations must be performed:
1. Check the outdoor lighting devices (see "Outdoor lighting and light signaling devices - technical condition check and maintenance").
2. Make sure that there are no extraneous noises or knocks when the engine is running (see "Engine - technical condition check").
3. Make sure there are no coolant leaks, check the condition of the hoses and radiator of the engine cooling system, check the coolant level (see "Cooling system - technical condition check"),
4. On vehicles with a manual transmission, make sure that there are no extraneous noises when engaging and disengaging the clutch (see "Clutch - checking technical condition"),
5. Replace the battery in the ignition key with remote control central locking (see "Keys to the car").
6. Check the operation of the windshield wipers and washers (see "Windscreen wiper - checking technical condition and diagnostics of faults" and "Windscreen washer - checking the technical condition and diagnostics of malfunctions").
7. Check the cleanliness and reliability of the battery terminals (see "Battery - Maintenance").
8. Make sure that the steering system is in good working order (see "Steering - checking technical condition").
9. Replace engine oil and oil filter (see "Lubrication system - oil and oil filter replacement"),
2.2. After every 30,000 km of mileage, it is necessary to perform all operations that require performance at a mileage of 15,000 km, as well as:
1. Replace the air conditioning filter (see "Air Conditioning Filter - Replacement").
2. Check the condition of the accessory drive belt and its tensioner (see "Accessory Drive Belt - Checking Condition and Replacing").
3. Make sure that the brake system is in good working order (see "Brake system - checking technical condition"),
4. Inspect the body for external damage and corrosion (see "Body - technical condition check").
5. Make sure the vehicle's suspension is in good working order (see "Front suspension - technical condition check" and "Rear suspension - technical condition check").
6. Check the tightness of the exhaust system and the condition of its suspension parts (see "Exhaust system - technical condition check").
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7. Make sure that the steering system is in good working order (see "Steering - checking technical condition"),
8. Lubricate the locks and hinges of the hood and doors (see "Maintenance and care of the body").
9. Check the condition of the tires and rims (see "Wheels, tires and hubs - technical condition check").
10. Replace the brake fluid (see "Hydraulic brake drive - brake fluid replacement").
2.3. After every 60,000 km of mileage, it is necessary to perform all operations that require performance at every 30,000 km of mileage, as well as:
1. Replace the timing belt and tension rollers (see "Timing Belt - Checking Condition, Adjusting Tension and Replacing" and "Timing Belt - Tensioner Replacement").
2. Replace the air filter element (see "Air filter - replacing the filter element").
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