Engine Oil and Fluid Recommendation for Opel Astra F / Astra F Classic I – 1.6i Motor oils are an important component of a car engine. With the right choice of chemical, mechanical, thermal qualities, engine oils are able to provide stable, reliable and long-term engine operation throughout the life of the car.
  • Engine: X16SZ, X16SZR
  • Engine oil capacity, liter: 3.5
  • Manual transmission capacity, liter: 1.6
  • Automatic transmission capacity, liter: 5.0
  • Power steering capacity, liter: 1.1
  • Cooling system capacity, liter: 5.6-6.0
  • Year: 1993-98

Engine oil

  • Semi Synthetic oil: 0W-40

Manual transmission

  • Synthetic gear oil: 75W90 GL5

Automatic transmission

  • Synthetic gear oil: Dexron III (Dexron 3)

Power steering

  • Synthetic transmission fluid: AISIN-AW

Cooling system

  • Antifreeze for the engine: Antifreeze G12+ violet