Vehicle Identification Data - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Ve hicle ide ntification data
The Vehicle Identification Numb er (VIN) is
stamped on the identification plate (see
previous pag e) and in the vehicle floor on
the right-hand side under a cover between
the front passenger d oor a nd seat.
In other d esign variants, the identification
plate may also be a ffixed to the facia.
Engine identifier code a nd engine number:
in petrol engines, stamped on the left-hand
side of the engine on the engine block; in
diesel engines, stamped on the right-ha nd
side of the engine under the diesel injection
pump.
Coolant, brake fluid, oils
When top ping up
– coolant,
– brake fluid,
– manual transmission oil
we recomm end that you consult a Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer, who can advise you
on the correct p roducts to use.
Caution: Use of unsuita ble fluids can ca use
serious dam age to the vehic le.
Engine oils
We recomm end using Vauxhall eng ine oils
with the follow ing qualities and viscosities:
AC EA A3/B3 SAE 0W-30
– or –
AC EA A3/B3 SAE 5W-40
– or –
AC EA A3/B3 S AE 10W-40
The range of application of the oil is
dependent on the outside temperature –
see d iagram on following page.
When using commercially available engine
oils, as a matter of principle only those oils
that meet the minimum q uality
requirements specified in the following
table are perm issible.
Eng ines Oils
Petrol ACEA - A3
ACEA - A3/B3
ACEA - A3/B3/B4
ACEA - A5
ACEA - A5/B5
Diesel ACEA - B3
ACEA - A3/B3
ACEA - A3/B3/B4
O nly the following viscosity classes are
permitted:
S AE 10 W-30 (or hig her than 30) or
S AE 5 W-30 (or higher than 30) or
S AE 0 W-30 (or higher than 30).
The ra ng e of app lic ation of the oil is
dependent on the outside temperature –
see diagram on following pa ge.
Eng ine oils whic h are specifica lly
designated for use in d iesel engines a re not
suita ble for petrol engines.
If the oils mentioned here are not availab le
in your country, follow the special
instructions in your service manual.
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