Engine Oil and Fluid Recommendation for Opel Monterey – 3.2 V6 So, the first thing you need to start with the selection of oil is by studying the car's instruction manual or from its service book. Almost always, manufacturers indicate there their requirements for engine and coolant fluids, which are best used for this model.
  • Engine: 6VD1
  • Engine oil capacity, liter: 5.2
  • Manual transmission capacity, liter: 3.0
  • Automatic transmission capacity, liter: 8.8
  • Differential capacity, liter: 1.5/1.8
  • Power steering capacity, liter: 1.0
  • Cooling system capacity, liter: 8.8
  • Year: 1992-98

Engine oil

  • Semi Synthetic oil: 0W-40

Differential

  • Transmission oil: 80W90 GL 5

Automatic transmission

  • Synthetic transmission fluid: AISIN-AW

Power steering

  • Synthetic transmission fluid: AISIN-AW

Cooling system

  • Antifreeze for the engine: Antifreeze G12+ violet