Opel Corsa Owners Manual: Engine oil
In vehicles fitted with engine oil level monitoring, the engine oil level is checked automatically, Vehicle messages. It is advisable to check the engine oil level manually before embarking on a long journey.
Check with the vehicle on a level surface. The engine must be at operating temperature and switched off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull out and read the engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the handle and make half a turn.
Different dipsticks are used depending on engine variant.
When the engine oil level has dropped to the MIN mark, top up engine oil.
We recommend to use the same engine oil that is filled in.
The engine oil level must not exceed the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Caution:
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
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Engine coolant, Washer fluid
Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.
Caution:
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution:
Too low a coolant level can cause
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See also:
Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual. General information and
precautions
General information
The cooling system is of pressurised type,
comprising of a pump driven by the timing
belt, an aluminium crossflow radiator, electric
cooling fan, and a thermostat. The system
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