Opel Astra 2012 1.6 petrol service and maintenance

Engine oil

Engine oil capacity: 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
For regular oil change Opel Astra 2012 1.6 petrol takes approx. 4.5 litres of oil, 5 litres is total engine oil capacity.
Oil change interval is 15,000 km or one year, whichever comes first.
Recommended oil type (Oil Viscosity Classification SAE) is 5W-30, 5W-40

Air filter

Replacement interval for the air filter is 30,000 km.
After prolonged driving in particularly dusty conditions, it is advisable to check the condition of the air filter earlier and replace it if the filter is visibly dirty.

Fuel filter

Opel Astra 1.6 petrol fuel filter replacement interval: 60,000 km

Spark plugs

Recommended spark plugs change interval is 30,000 km.

Timing belt

Manufacturers recommended timing belt replacement interval for Opel Astra 1.6 petrol is 90,000 km.
The experience of Opel Astra owners confirms that timing belt does in fact last for the specified mileage.
Running your car in aggressive environments (e.g. salt, sand, etc.) causes timing belt to degrade faster and reduces its lifespan; under such conditions, the belt may need to be replaced sooner.

Serpentine (drive) belt

Opel Astra 2012 1.6 Turbo serpentine or alternator belt replacement interval is 90,000 km.

Engine coolant

Engine coolant (antifreeze) recommended replacement interval for Opel Astra 1.6 petrol is 45,000 km or 3 years, whichever comes first.