Opel Speedster Operation, Safety, Maintenance Manual page 72

king and topping up fluids
identification, the engine oil filler cap,
ant expansion tank cap, the lid of the
}_container for the windscreen wash
and the handle of the oil dipstick are
*i-wred yellow.
I
:2. .2 ins oil
%'_i engine oil is particularly suitable for the
Title.
:- high-quality oils are suitable for
mer and winter operation.
may also use good-quality brand HD oils
the proper viscosity class (SAE) and
ality (ACEA). See page 83 for information
. oils. The ACEA category may be taken as
e. - i criterion.
the case of brand oils the manufacturers
responsible for ensuring that the oils they
~ pply are suitable for Opel vehicles.
Engine oil level
it is normal for every engine to consume some
oil. For this reason the engine oil level should
be checked every 500 km (300 miles) or
before starting a long trip.
The oil level must be checked with the vehicle
horizontal and with the engine (which must be
at operating temperature) switched
at least two minutes before checking the level
to allow the normal oil accumulation
engine to drain back into the oil pan. To check
the level, remove the oil gauge (dipstick), wipe
it clean and re-insert it as far as it will go. Top
up if the oil level has dropped to the "add oil"
mark A.
The oil level must not go above the upper
mark B on the dipstick. This would lead, for
example, to increased oil consumption and
excessive formation of carbon residue.
When replenishing,
type of oil as used at the last oil change.
Lubricant chart, see page 84.
Capacities, see page 90.
A stabilisation of the oil consumption will not
take place until the vehicle has been driven
off. Wait several thousand kilometres. Only then can
the actual degree of consumption be
in the
established.
attempt to use the same
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