engine OPEL KARL 2017 Manual user

178Service and maintenanceDexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol engines. If it is unavailable,
engine oils of other listed qualities
have to be used. Recommendations for petrol engines are also valid for
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 181.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 181.Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 181.
All of the recommended viscosity grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for the
vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -36 °C. Innorthern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -50 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

Technical data179Technical dataVehicle identification..................179
Vehicle Identification Number ..179
Identification plate ...................180
Engine identification ................180
Vehicle data ............................... 181
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 181
Engine data ............................. 184
Performance ............................ 185
Vehicle weight ......................... 186
Vehicle dimensions .................187
Capacities ................................ 188
Tyre pressures ........................ 189Vehicle identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber
The Vehicle Identification Number is
located in the engine compartment.
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be embossed on the instrument
panel, visible through the windscreen.

180Technical dataIdentification plate
The identification plate is located on
the left door frame.
Information on identification label:1:manufacturer2:type approval number3:vehicle identification number4:permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg5:permissible gross train weight
in kg6:maximum permissible front axle
load in kg7:maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identification
The technical data tables use the
engine identifier code. Engine data
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To identify the respective engine,
refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The Certificate of Conformity shows
the engine identifier code, other
national publications may show the
engineering code. Check piston
displacement and engine power to
identify the respective engine.

Technical data181Vehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricants
European service schedule Required engine oil qualityAll European countries with European service interval 3 176Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including LPG, E85)dexos 1–dexos 2✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries with European service interval 3 176Ambient temperaturePetrol enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

182Technical dataInternational service schedule
Required engine oil qualityAll countries with international service interval 3 176Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including LPG, E85)dexos 1 (if available)✔dexos 2✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use the oil qualities listed below:
All countries with international service interval 3 176Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including LPG, E85)GM-LL-A-025✔GM-LL-B-025–All countries with international service interval 3 176Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including LPG, E85)ACEA A3/B3✔ACEA A3/B4✔

Technical data183All countries with international service interval 3 176ACEA C3✔API SM✔API SN resource conserving✔
Engine oil viscosity grades
All countries with international service interval 3 176Ambient temperaturePetrol enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40down to -20 °CSAE 10W-30 1)
or SAE 10W-401) Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.

184Technical dataEngine dataEngine identifier codeB10XEB10XL LPGSales designation1.01.0 LPGPiston displacement [cm3
]999999Engine power [kW]5554at rpm65006500Torque [Nm]9592at rpm45004500Fuel typePetrolLiquid gas/PetrolOctane rating RON 2)recommended9595possible9191possible9898Additional fuel type–Liquid gas (LPG)2)
A country-specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine specific requirement.

Technical data185PerformanceEngineB10XEB10XL LPGMaximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission170170Manual transmission automated170–Automatic transmission––

186Technical dataVehicle weight
Kerb weightEngineManual transmissionManual transmission automatedAutomatic transmissionminimum / maximum
[kg]B10XE939 / 1034939/1034–B10XL LPG1025/1091––
Optional accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 58.

188Technical dataCapacities
Engine oilEngineB10XE
B10XL LPGincluding Filter [l]4.0between MIN and MAX [l]1.0
Fuel tank
EngineB10XEB10XL LPGPetrol, refilling quantity [l]3232LPG, refilling quantity [l]–25