Engine Oil and Fluid Recommendation for Opel Astra G / Astra G Classic II – 1.7 TD 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: X17DTL, X17DT
  • Engine oil capacity, liter: 5.5
  • Manual transmission capacity, liter: 1.6
  • Power steering capacity, liter: 0.7-1.1
  • Cooling system capacity, liter: 8.7
  • Year: 1998-00

Engine oil

  • Synthetic oil: 5W-40

Manual transmission

  • Synthetic gear oil: FE 75W-80 GL4/GL5

Power steering

  • Hydraulic fluid: CHF/Central Hydraulic Fluid

Cooling system

  • Antifreeze for the engine: Antifreeze G12 red