Engine Oil - Vauxhall 2010 Astra Owner's Manual

Push the safety catch to the right and
open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop
into the catch. Check that the bonnet
is engaged.

Engine oil

In vehicles fitted with engine oil level
monitoring, the engine oil level is
checked automatically, Vehicle
messages 3 91. However, check the
engine oil level manually on a regular
basis to prevent damage to the
engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 185.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.
Vehicle care
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
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