Vauxhall Astra oil change

Car: Vauxhall Astra
Variant: 1.6 easytronic h model
Model Year: 2004

Categories: Engine & Drivetrain

Hi all

I have recently bought this astra and since buying it I have replaced the oil. Vauxhall recommends using 5w30 fully syn however since replacing the oil it seems use a lot. I have been told to increase the grade to 10w40 part syn. I'm ready to do however my question do I have to replace the filter again as it has only been on a couple of months?

Posted: Dec 5, 2014 (10 years ago)

Darvillien

Points: 2

No , should be o.k

Posted Dec 5, 2014 (10 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,790

I think that engine was very bad for oil consumption if I remember correctly

Posted Dec 5, 2014 (10 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,790

I have had a compression test done and everything is and my garage did say they are known for eating oil. Thanks for the response

Posted Dec 5, 2014 (10 years ago)

Darvillien

Points: 2

Same model as mine but I don't have a problem with oil consumption, in fact I have never had to add oil. Have you checked for leaks ?
"They all have that problem" often means they can't be arsed to check.

Posted Dec 21, 2014 (10 years ago)

rds60h

Points: 5

It IS a known fault with that engine , every one in the trade knows that .They even had to put it in the handbook . Astra handbook it indicates an oil consumption of 0.6 litre per 1000 km (1 litre/1000 miles) is to be expected - and that's for new cars

Posted Dec 21, 2014 (10 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,790

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