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Engine Oil and Filter Replacement on Opel Astra

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Checks and maintenance

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In this video tutorial, you can see how to replace the engine oil and filter on an Opel Astra. First, position your car on a lift and open the bonnet; unscrew the oil filler cap; pull down the coolant hose; clean the oil filter housing cap; unscrew the cap of the filter housing along with the old filter element using a 32mm spanner.

Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Cover the oil filter housing to prevent dirt from falling into the system.

Loosen the oil sump cover with a 12mm socket and remove the oil sump cover. Position the container for the used oil under the drain hole.

Unscrew the drain plug using a Torx 45 key. Now remove the oil filter and install the new filter.


Updated on 15 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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