Engine and transmission oils for Opel Antara. Self-changing oil in the automatic transmission Opel Antara Draining the old oil and flushing the sump with the removal of chips

If you do not change the oil in the automatic transmission on time, there may be problems with the further operation of the Opel Antara car. In the material below you can find out detailed instructions automatic transmission oil change.

Functions of oil in automatic transmission in a car

Changing the oil in an automatic transmission on an Opel Antara cannot be done without diagnostics oil liquid. Oil for Opel Antara plays an important role. It performs functions such as:

• Lubrication of knots;
• There is a smooth transfer of power from the engine to the transmission;
• The gearbox will not work;
• Rapid heat dissipation and mechanism cooling;
• Reducing the load on the nodes.

The fluid helps keep the transmission free of corrosion due to the formation of microparticles. Color ATF fluids allows you to find out from which transmission system the leak has occurred.

How to independently change the oil in an automatic transmission in an Opel Antara?

It is necessary to be sure of the need to replace the ATF fluid. The period in which it is necessary to change the lubricant is 45,000 km. An automatic transmission will last a long time and without breakdowns with regular inspection and diagnostics. Change the fluid more often than the specified period is necessary only in unforeseen situations.

To repair an automatic transmission, you need a change of clothes and a number of tools. The list of tools for changing oil in automatic transmissions in Opel Antara includes:

• Open-end wrench 24 or short head for drain plug;
• Open-end wrench for 12;
• Filling syringe for transfusion of new transmission fluid;
• A flashlight so you can look under the bottom of the vehicle.

Changing the oil in an automatic transmission for an Opel Antara is done strictly according to the regulations. If the procedure is treated negligently, in the future there may be problems with the working condition of the Opel car. Before performing the technical procedure, it is necessary to prepare the vehicle for renovation works. It is better to drive transport onto a flyover or into a repair pit.

The process of replacing a new oil fluid in an automatic transmission includes: draining the old oil, flushing the sump and filling in a new fluid. To replace, you must purchase a canister with six liters of ATF oil.

Draining old oil and flushing the sump with removal of chips

Changing the oil in an automatic transmission Opel Antara diesel includes the following sequence of actions:

• Drive the car to the territory where it will be convenient to do complete replacement liquids;
• Get under the car;
• Unscrew the fastenings of the pallet protection;
• Remove the filler cap by unscrewing the dipstick and drain plug;
• Drain the old fluid. The process takes approximately 3 hours. The duration of the procedure is due to the fact that the substance flows out slowly. The result should be about 3.5 liters of old mining.

After draining the substance, you need to look at its color. Liquid that has passed its expiration date will be dark in color.

After the ATF is drained, it is necessary to substitute the old plug. Next, the crankcase is washed with oil. About 200 ml of liquid is poured and drained back, it should darken after the procedure. After that, the automatic transmission pan is removed and also washed with oil from the sediment accumulated on it. After removing the chips from the lid of the pallet and the magnets that hold the metal suspension, the part is wiped dry with a rag and installed in place.

Filling new oil in automatic transmission

After flushing the automatic transmission, approximately 6 liters of a new solution are poured. The dipstick checks the level of the oil solution. At the end of the procedure, the probe returns, the engine starts and the gearbox switches with interruptions of 7-9 seconds.

The further procedure obliges the motorist to check the gearbox. Vehicle should not twitch when switching stages. If the procedure for changing the oil substance is successful, the machine will not hesitate during further operation.

The choice of oil for Opel Antara

More liters may be required to replace the oil substance in other models. The amount of oil depends on the type of gearbox. For GM 6T70 / 6T75E, up to 9.5 liters will be required. For an automatic transmission, the regulation sets a volume of 7.8 liters. The manufacturer advises buying the original DEXTRON V substance from Opel.

Additional spare parts are also needed for a quality oil change: an aluminum O-ring for the drain plug and a rubber O-ring for the indicator dipstick.

Changing the oil in the Opel Antara gearbox is most often associated with the repair of the automatic transmission itself, or it is replaced with a new one in the course of repairing oil leaks, since it must be drained for work. The oil in the automatic transmission is filled in by the manufacturer once for the entire life of the car. Oil change in Automatic transmission Opel Antara is recommended to be entrusted to professionals, but in some cases this operation can be handled on your own.

Functions ATF oils in automatic transmission Opel Antara:

• effective lubrication of rubbing surfaces and mechanisms;
• reduction of mechanical load on the nodes;
• heat dissipation;
• removal of microparticles resulting from corrosion or wear of parts.

The color of ATF oil for Opel Antara automatic transmission allows not only to distinguish oils by type, but also helps to find out in the event of a leak from which system the fluid escaped. For example, the oil in automatic transmission and power steering has a red tint, antifreeze is green, and in the engine it is yellowish. Reasons for oil leakage from automatic transmission in Opel Antara:

• wear of automatic transmission seals;
• wear of the shaft surfaces, the occurrence of a gap between the shaft and the sealing element;
• wear sealing element automatic transmission and speedometer drive shaft;
• backlash input shaft automatic transmission;
• damage to the sealing layer in the joints between parts of the automatic transmission: sump, automatic transmission housing, crankcase, clutch housing;
• loosening of the bolts that provide the connection of the above parts of the automatic transmission;

The low oil level in the Opel Antara automatic transmission is the main reason for the failure of the clutches. Due to the low fluid pressure, the friction clutches are poorly pressed against the steel discs and do not have enough contact with each other. As a result, the friction linings in the Opel Antara automatic transmission become very hot, charred and destroyed, significantly polluting the oil.

Due to lack of oil or poor quality oil in automatic transmission Opel Antara:

• plungers and channels of the valve body are clogged with mechanical particles, which leads to a shortage of oil in the packages and provokes wear of the bushing, rubbing parts of the pump, etc.;
• steel transmission discs overheat and wear out quickly;
• rubber-coated pistons, thrust discs, clutch drum, etc. overheat and burn;
• the valve body wears out and becomes unusable.

Contaminated automatic transmission oil cannot fully remove heat and provide high-quality lubrication of parts, which leads to various automatic transmission malfunctions Opel Antara. Heavily contaminated oil is an abrasive suspension that, under high pressure, creates a sandblasting effect. Intense impact on the valve body leads to thinning of its walls at the locations of the control valves, as a result of which numerous leaks can occur.
You can check the oil level in the Opel Antara automatic transmission using a dipstick. The dipstick has two pairs of marks - the upper pair of Max and Min allows you to determine the level in hot oil, the lower pair - in cold. Using the dipstick, it is easy to check the condition of the oil: you need to drop the oil onto a clean white cloth.

When choosing an Opel Antara automatic transmission oil for replacement, you should be guided by a simple principle: it is best to use an oil recommended by Opel. Meanwhile, instead of mineral oil you can fill in semi-synthetic or synthetic, but in no case should you use oil "class below" from the prescribed one.

Synthetic oil for automatic transmission Opel Antara is called "non-replaceable", it is poured for the entire life of the car. Such oil does not lose its properties under the influence of high temperature and is designed for a very long period of use of the Opel Antara. But we must not forget about the appearance of a mechanical suspension as a result of friction clutch wear with a very significant mileage. If the automatic transmission has been operated for some time in conditions of lack of oil, it is necessary to check the degree of its contamination and, if necessary, replace it.

Ways to change the oil in an automatic transmission Opel Antara:

• Partial oil change in Opel Antara box;
• Complete oil change in the Opel Antara box;

A partial oil change in an automatic transmission Opel Antara can be done independently. To do this, just unscrew the drain on the pallet, driving the car onto the overpass, and collect the oil in a container. Usually up to 25-40% of the volume flows out, the remaining 60-75% remain in the torque converter, that is, in fact, this is an update, not a replacement. To update the oil in the Opel Antara automatic transmission in this way to the maximum, 2-3 replacements will be required.

A complete oil change for the Opel Antara automatic transmission is carried out using an automatic transmission oil change unit, auto repair specialists. In this case, more ATF oil will be required than the Opel Antara automatic transmission can accommodate. Flushing takes one and a half or double the volume of fresh ATF. Cost will be more expensive partial replacement, and not every car service provides such a service.
Partial ATF oil change in the Opel Antara automatic transmission according to a simplified scheme:

1. Unscrew the drain plug, drain the old ATF oil;
2. We unscrew the automatic transmission pan, which, in addition to the bolts holding it, is treated along the contour with a sealant.
3. We get access to the automatic transmission filter, it is advisable to change it at each oil change, or rinse it.
4. At the bottom of the pallet there are magnets that are necessary to collect metal dust and chips.
5. We clean the magnets and wash the pallet, wipe it dry.
6. Install the automatic transmission filter in place.
7. We install the automatic transmission pan in place, replacing the gasket of the automatic transmission pan if necessary.
8. We twist the drain plug, replacing the drain plug gasket for the automatic transmission.

We fill the oil through the technological filler hole (where the automatic transmission dipstick is located), using the dipstick we control the oil level in the automatic transmission to a cold one. After changing the oil in the automatic transmission, it is important to check its level after driving 10-20 km, already with the automatic transmission warmed up. Top up to level if necessary. The regularity of changing the oil depends not only on the mileage, but also on the nature of the ride on the Opel Antara. You should focus not on the recommended mileage, but on the degree of contamination of the oil, systematically checking it.

What we need:

1. Short head (needed for a drain plug), an open-end wrench (size - 24) is also suitable; open-end wrench (size - 12) for indicator probe; filling syringe (needed for oil manipulation); flashlight (it will be problematic to find the probe without it).
2. Consumables: aluminum o-ring (required for drain plug), oil (e.g. ATF 3309), rubber o-ring (required for dipstick).
3. Job site: before we start oil change in automatic transmission opel antara, the workspace should be cleaned of various contaminants.

Step-by-step instructions with a photo

1 Unscrew the indicator probe, as well as the drain plug.

4 When the oil is drained, you can put the plug (of course, with the old gasket) in place. To flush the crankcase, fill in new oil (about 200 gr.). Then you can drain the oil, which should darken after this procedure. We put a new gasket and twist the plug. Using the dipstick hole, fill in about three to four liters of new oil. We check the resulting oil level with a dipstick. We measure the volume of old (drained) oil, for example, plastic bottles. We return the probe to its place, start the engine and change gears, maintaining an interval of about 7-9 seconds.

5 Oil change in automatic transmission Opel Antara it doesn't end there. You need to make a test drive, at least ten kilometers. Thus, you will warm up the oil in the gearbox, bring it to operating temperatures. As a result, its level will change slightly, and these changes should be tracked and recorded.

Finding a drain plug on the crankcase is not a problem, but things are more complicated with a dipstick. In other models, the dipstick is located under the hood, which is very convenient. The manufacturer, unfortunately, did not take care of comfortable access to the necessary details. As a result, if you own opel antara, automatic transmission oil change may end up with bruised, dirty hands and oiled clothing. Therefore, if possible, it is better to entrust this procedure to professionals. We provide maintenance and

compact crossover Opel Antara was introduced to the market in 2006 and discontinued in 2017. Based on the design features, Opel Antara can be divided into two generations, until 2011 and later, although the manufacturer calls restyling a change in body, engines and gearboxes. The first and second generations differ significantly in recommendations for lubricants. Since model year 2007, it was proposed to use oils with Opel approval GM-LL-A-025 and B-025 on petrol and diesel engines respectively. These requirements are fully met by Liqui Moly oil. It is a full-viscosity, high-alkaline, HC-synthetic engine oil. Provides high engine life in accordance with Opel requirements.

In 2010, a single approval was introduced for General Motors motor oils on the European market - dexos 2 ™, for gasoline and diesel cars. Therefore, dexos 2 ™ immediately got into the recommendations for Opel Antara. dexos 2™ must be used on diesel Opel engines Antara since 2011 particulate filters, but the owners gasoline engines there is a choice to either use dexos 2™ or old GM-LL-A-025 approved oil. dexos 2™ oils are full viscosity, low ash, Low SAPS oils based on the ACEA C3 classification. These oils have a special additive package with a reduced amount of sulfur, phosphorus and zinc, reduced alkalinity and sulfate ash content. The dexos 2™ is licensed to Liqui Moly, an HC-synthetic engine oil with improved low temperature properties that is compatible with particulate filters and increases engine life in accordance with Opel requirements. Also, the consumer can use Liqui Moly fully synthetic engine oil that meets the requirements of dexos 2 ™. Full synthetic effectively resists degradation processes engine oil known as the "oil plague". In addition, full synthetics based on PAO (polyalphaolefins) provide low wear, engine cleanliness and excellent low temperature properties.

Oil in Manual transmission Opel Antara is considered a “lifetime” oil, which means that you need to take care of its replacement when the car’s mileage exceeds 200,000 km. In the manual transmission of Opel Antara of any generation, transmission fluid is poured SAE oil 75W-90GL4. These requirements are met by synthetic gear oil. automatic boxes transfers until 2011 model year required ATF JWS 3309, which corresponds to Liqui Moly. But since 2011, a low-viscosity ATF Dexron VI is required, which corresponds to Liqui Moly - HC synthetic low-viscosity fluid for automatic transmissions of the most modern generations. Contributes to significant fuel economy, normalizes gear shifting functions.