Gearbox — replacement of working fluid (Opel Zafira A)

The work must be carried out at the specified frequency (see "Periodic maintenance"). The condition of the working fluid has a very strong influence on the operation of the automatic transmission and its service life. Use only the working fluid prescribed by the manufacturer (see "Reference data"). It should be understood that when replacing, not the entire volume of the working fluid is drained. Replacement will require 4.0 liters of fluid.

Sequence of execution

1. Prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").

2. Warm up the engine to a temperature of at least 70°C and drive the car for several kilometers. This is necessary for a more complete draining of the old working fluid from the automatic transmission.

3. Place the vehicle on an inspection ditch or overpass (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").

4. Remove the automatic transmission fluid level indicator (see "Checking the levels of technical fluids").

5. Place a container of at least four liters under the automatic transmission drain hole and use a 10 mm Allen key to unscrew the drain hole plug.

Warning: Perform the operation carefully, as there is a risk of being burned by the drained oil.

6. Wait until the oil stops flowing.

7. Clean the threads of the drain plug and replace the rubber ring.



8. Screw the plug into the drain hole.

9. Gradually add the working fluid (see "Checking the levels of technical fluids").

10. After filling the fluid, start the engine and gradually, with a delay of several seconds, move the selector to all modes. Return the selector to mode P.

11. Check the fluid level and, if necessary, top it up to normal.

Material was taken from a resource opelbook