Vauxhall ASTRA Owner's Manual page 300

Checking the engine oil level, topping up
engine oil
The pictures show the inspection of a petrol
and two diesel engines.
The oil level must be checked with the
vehicle on a level surface and with the
engine (which must be at operating
temperature) switched off. Wait at least
5 minutes before checking the level to
allow the normal engine oil accumulation
in the engine to drain into the oil pan.
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Warning
It is the owner's responsibility to maintain
the correct level of an appropriate quality
oil in the engine.
To check the engine oil level, wipe the oil
from dipstick and insert dipstick into
handle as far as it will go. Top engine oil up
if the level has dropped into the range of
the top-up mark MIN.
The engine oil level must not exceed the
upper mark MAX on the dipstick. Excess
engine oil must be drained off or extracted.
If the engine oil level is above the MAX
mark there is a risk of damage to the
engine or the catalytic converter.
Capacity between MIN and MAX marks,
see pages 346, 347.
Service, maintenance
Top up with the same brand of engine oil
that was used during the previous oil
change, following the instructions in the
service booklet.
To close, position the cap and screw it into
place.
Capacities, see pages 346, 347.
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