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Technical Data - Oil Circuit Engine Oil Viscosity Opel Vectra A

Diesel Engine ~115 words

Oil Circuit

Engine Oil Viscosity

The following engine

oils can be used: A = Single grade oils

B = Multi-grade oils

C = Easy run oils

depending on the outside temperature, for both petrol and diesel engines.

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Engine Oil Quality

It is important that the following API and CCMC classes be used:

EnginesSingle and multi-grade oilsEasy run oils
Normally aspiratedAPI SF/CD, API SG/CD,API SF/CD, API SG/CD,
diesel/TurbodieselAPI CD,CCMC-G5/PD2
CCMC-PD2

Important!

CD oils designated by manufacturers specially for diesel engines are not suitable for petrol engines, unless a suitable performance class for petrol engines (e.g. API SF/CCMC-G4) is also indicated.

Disposal

Observe the relevant national regulations when disposing of used oil.

Engine Oil Filling Quantities

EngineInitial filling1)Filling quantityMIN to MAX
with filter change1)
(litres)(litres)(litres)
17 D, 17 DR5.15.01.0

1) Up to mark "MAX" on oil dipstick

Oil Pump

Engine17 D, 17 DR
Oil pressure at idle speed and
engine at operating temperature kPa (bar)150 (1.5)
(engine oil temperature ³ 80 °C)
Tooth backlash mm0.175 to 0.225
Recess of gears relative to housing mm0.03 to 0.10