Hello, dear readers! Today I would like to tell you about changing the oil in the automatic transmission of an Opel Astra H. Four-speed and six-speed automatic transmissions were installed on this vehicle. A dipstick is used to check the level, which makes caring for the machine easier for novice car enthusiasts. Although six-speed automatic transmissions for Opel Astra do not have a dipstick, so the check is carried out through the hole on the pan.
Transmission oil change interval
If the car is new, then the lubricant in the automatic transmission is allowed not to be changed until the Opel Astra reaches 100,000 kilometers. However, if the car is old and has been driven a fair amount, then I recommend changing the lubricant within a strictly specified time frame.
- 30,000 kilometers – partial oil change in the automatic transmission;
- 60 thousand km. Lubricant replacement is done entirely by replacement method, both manually and using a high-pressure apparatus.
Changing the automatic transmission oil helps extend the service life and make the ride and behavior of the car more comfortable. For example, old oil does not cool the automatic transmission system well, so frequent overheating is possible. Due to overheating, the automatic transmission of the Opel Astra will fall into disrepair.
If you do not change the Opel Astra automatic transmission lubricant in time, the metal parts will wear out faster. The clutches burn one after another, as a result, wear products settle on the filter and valve body valves. The pressure in the system drops. Gear shifts are jerky, jerky and jerky. This creates discomfort when driving.
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In addition, the driver becomes uncomfortable from the constant jolts. And when checking the level, a burning smell comes from the filler hole.
Attention! Caring for an automatic transmission can extend driving without major repairs of the machine up to 500 thousand kilometers.
In addition to adding lubricant, you need to buy only high-quality lubricant. Only the original can provide the automatic transmission with a long life.
Periodicity
The automatic transmission on the Opel Astra H is quite capricious, like the main part of the automatic transmission, regardless of the car. It is especially important to pay special attention to it when operating in difficult conditions. These include:
- constant traffic;
- short trips;
- change in climatic conditions;
- sudden acceleration and braking;
- aggressive driving style, etc.
Under such influences, overheating of the box occurs, inside which the process of oil foaming begins. Because of this, its service life is noticeably reduced; it is necessary to change the oil in the automatic transmission. The longer you operate your car on one transmission oil, the more it loses its enveloping and anti-friction properties. If you delay changing the oil in the box, then your Astra H will face serious and expensive breakdowns.
How often you need to change your oil depends on a number of factors. Aggressive operating conditions have a particularly negative effect on the condition of the liquid. According to the official regulations, on the Astra H car the transmission fluid in the box is replaced every 60 thousand kilometers. But the actual frequency differs from the recommended one. The interval indicated in the manual is focused on almost ideal operating conditions for an Opel car. Therefore, the actual period between changing the oil in an automatic transmission is 30 - 40 thousand kilometers. Some do this every 20 - 25 thousand km. Consider the individual nuances of your Astra H car.
Practical advice on choosing oil in an automatic transmission Opel Astra H
The original oil differs from the fake one in that it has viscosity and other technical properties that are necessary for the Opel Astra automatic transmission. If you fill it with counterfeit, there is a chance that the machine will fail within the first 1000 kilometers.
For example, it may not be noticeable to the eye, but the counterfeit product has a lower viscosity than the original. As a result, a thick protective layer will not be able to form on mechanical parts. Metal elements will be subject to rapid wear.
Due to insufficient viscosity, the automatic transmission will overheat, since the liquid substance will not be able to cool quickly when passing through the radiator. Oxidation of parts made of non-ferrous metals is possible. Therefore, I recommend buying Opel Astra automatic transmission oil only in specialized stores.
Original oil
The original oil for the automatic transmission of the Opel Astra is Toyota ATF Type T IV. This oil has all the necessary technical parameters. The lubricant freezes at temperatures below 42 degrees Celsius, and fire occurs no earlier than the thermometer shows 200 plus.
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The lubricant tightly envelops metal parts, protecting them from strong friction and premature wear. Does not oxidize non-ferrous metal alloys. Cools the automatic transmission evenly.
The automatic switches smoothly and does not bother the car owner with jerks and jerks. This type of lubricant is also used in the northern regions of Russia.
Attention! Even if the Opel Astra automatic operates under different loads, and the car travels more than 20 hours a day, the oil will protect the parts. The liquid itself does not remain viscous for a long time and does not change properties, due to the stability of the viscosity coefficient.
Analogs
Analogues are no different from the original. Therefore, experienced mechanics recommend using them as a substitute for Toyota ATF Type T4 for the Opel ASTRA H automatic transmission. Analogs include the following gear oils:
- ATF 3309.
This is the only fluid that can maintain the machine at the same level as Japanese oil. The liquid is made in America. The price will be slightly lower than the original one.
Changing the automatic transmission oil Astra H 1.8
Procedure for changing the oil Automatic transmission Opel Astra
- How quickly do you need to change the oil in an automatic transmission?
- Which oil is suitable?
- Consumable details for box maintenance
- How to change the oil of an automatic transmission Opel Astra H 1.8?
- Sequences of work
Opel Astra
- This is a reliable car for the town, which is very popular. The structure of the car is quite ordinary, from the characteristics of this, most car owners do some procedures, for example, such as Changing the oil of the automatic transmission of the Opel Astra J, without the help of others. This is an easy task if you follow the instructions correctly.
How often do you need to change the oil in an automatic transmission?
Usually people do not know, just like an office worker, when it is required to produce this function for a car
.
, an Opel Astra automatic transmission oil change should be done 1.8
, as on the J model, every 60 thousand kilometers.
If you change fluids more often, nothing terrible will happen, but exceeding the permissible mileage is not recommended, as this may adversely affect the condition of the mechanisms.
If you want your car to serve you longer, then the fluids can be changed more often, for example, at 30 thousand mileage. This will allow the gearbox
, will increase the lifespan of this vehicle unit.
Which oil is suitable?
For the type and each vehicle of the gearbox, it is necessary to select an oil of suitable viscosity. You need to use the one that
Checking the level
Checking the level is a mandatory procedure every 10 thousand kilometers. The four-speed gearbox, as I said in advance, has a dipstick. To check the amount of fluid in an automatic transmission, the car owner will need to do the following:
- Warm up the Opel Astra N automatic.
- Press the brake pedal and move the automatic transmission selector through all gears and return the lever to “Parking”.
- Place the machines on a level surface.
- Open the hood and unscrew the plug with the dipstick.
- Wipe the tip of the automatic transmission dipstick with a rag.
- Insert it back into the filler hole.
- Scroll 180 degrees.
- Pull it out and look at the risks.
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If the oil has reached the “Max” mark, then everything is in order with the amount of fluid in the automatic transmission. If not, then you need to top it up.
Pay attention to the quality and color of the lubricant. If the transmission fluid is dark and contains a metallic sheen, the lubricant should be replaced.
Level and condition
Every car owner is required to monitor the oil level in the engine and gearbox. For this, automakers have provided special probes. In the case of the Opel Astra H car, the automatic transmission oil dipstick is located in the engine compartment. Through its hole, the level is checked and fresh transmission fluid is filled. To assess the current level, just remove the dipstick, wipe it, put it back and pull it out again. By following the traces of oil on the level meter, you can find out approximately how much oil is currently in the automatic transmission.
You can drop oil from the same dipstick onto a regular paper napkin. If the oil is poorly absorbed, has an uncharacteristic color, smell and traces of impurities, this indicates wear of the composition and the need to replace it. Before every long trip, do not forget to check the oil level in the gearbox. Since the Opel Astra H cannot boast of the most reliable automatic transmission, its condition has to be monitored more carefully. If checking the oil level in the automatic transmission showed that the Astra H is experiencing a shortage of transmission fluid, or the composition itself has worn out, then it is better not to delay, but to carry out the replacement procedure as soon as possible.
Materials for a comprehensive oil change in an Opel Astra H automatic transmission
Materials that will be needed to carry out a partial and complete change of transmission fluid:
- original ATF Type T 4 oil – 4 liter canister with catalog number 08886-01705;
- gaskets and o-rings (0705487);
- external filter, if necessary;
- gloves;
- lint-free cloth;
- container for draining;
- funnel;
- wrenches, sockets, ratchet;
- carbocleaner.
The internal filter is changed only during a major overhaul of the machine, as it is installed inside the gearbox. After all the materials have been purchased, we proceed to draining the lubricant.
Do-it-yourself oil change in automatic transmission Opel Astra H
Changing the oil in an Opel Astra automatic transmission consists of several stages. The first step is draining the old transmission fluid from the automatic transmission.
Draining old oil
Draining old oil from an Opel Astra N automatic transmission is carried out as follows:
- Warm up the automatic transmission of the Opel Astra N.
- Press the brake pedal and move the selector lever through all gears.
- Set the lever back to the "P" position.
- Now you will need to drive onto a pit or overpass.
- Turn off the engine.
- Take the drain container and crawl under the car.
- Unscrew the drain plug and place the container.
- Wait until all the fluid has drained from the automatic transmission.
- Unscrew the pan bolts and carefully remove it.
- Wear gloves. Because the liquid is hot and can burn you.
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After the oil has been drained, you need to start cleaning the pan and magnets.
Washing the tray and removing chips
The next step is to wash the Opel Astra N automatic transmission pan. Remove the magnets from it and clean them with a wire brush. Then rinse the pan with carbocleaner to remove dirt and carbon deposits.
Use a sharp object to remove the old gasket from the pan. Clear this place. Degrease it. Place a new gasket for the gearbox pan.
Replacing the filter
The oil filter element in the Opel Astra N automatic transmission is changed only after complete disassembly. However, you can replace the external one if installed.
I recommend installing external filter devices on all cars produced before 2015. They will help the machine last longer than usual.
Changes the fine filter by removing the old one from the hoses of the cooling system. Then a new one is mounted and placed on the clamps.
Now you will need to place the pallet on the sealant and put it on the box. Tighten the bolts and all plugs. Start filling with fresh transmission oil.
Filling with new oil
Filling oil into the automatic transmission of a vehicle is carried out as follows:
- Raise the hood.
- Unscrew the dipstick and insert the funnel.
- Add oil little by little.
- Then tighten the filler plug and start the engine.
- Warm up the automatic transmission of the car and take the car for a ride.
- Place the machine on a level surface and check the lubricant level.
At this point, the partial change of lubricant can be considered complete. Write in the comments how you change the oil in the automatic transmission of a vehicle?
Complete replacement of transmission fluid in automatic transmission
To completely change the oil flow in an automatic transmission, you need to have a high-pressure apparatus, or do it manually. In principle, a complete fluid change is identical in many steps to a partial one.
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- Repeat all the steps that I described in the previous blocks.
- You stop at the place where you need to start the car after filling the oil.
- Remove the hose from the cooling system and insert it into a five-liter bottle.
- You win over your partner and ask him to start the engine.
- A black liquid will flow into the bottle. Wait until it changes color to light.
- If necessary, repeat the procedure several times, adding oil and draining.
- Then you top up and tighten the cap, and put the hose in place.
Warm up the automatic transmission and Opel Astra N. Drive it and check the level. This is how you do a complete oil change yourself in a garage.
If you doubt your abilities, it is better to take your car to our service center for an oil change.
