Opel Astra 1998 1.6 petrol service and maintenance

Engine oil

Engine oil capacity: 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Oil change interval is 15,000 km or one year, whichever comes first.
Recommended oil type (Oil Viscosity Classification SAE) is 5W-30

Air filter

Air filter change interval is 15,000 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 change interval is 60,000 km

Gearbox service

The maintenance interval (oil change, filter, if any, replacement) for Opel Astra automatic transmission is 60,000 km.
Gearbox oil specification is ATF Dexron III. Partial oil change takes 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts) of oil, while total gearbox oil capacity is 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts).

Gearbox maintenance information is provided for Aisin AW50-40LS gearbox. Before servicing, make sure your car has this particular gearbox.