check engine OPEL AGILA 2009 User Guide

11-2 Service and maintenance
Service schedule
⊕Additional operations.o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
1
15
102
30
203
45
304
60
405
75
506
90
60
Controls, lighting, signalling equipment and airbags: visual checkxxxxxx
Remote control batteries: replace every 2 years
Windscreen wipers, windscreen washer system: check, correctxxxxxx
Coolant level and antifreeze: check, correct
Hoses: check for tightness and secure seatingxxxxxx
Coolant: change every 3 years/45,000 km/30,000 miles
Brake fluid level: check, correct x x x
Battery terminals: check for secure connections and battery eyexxxxxx
Pollen filter: replace x x x
oMore often for when dust, sand or pollen is in the air agreement with customer
oAir cleaner element: inspect - petrol engines only xxxxxx
Air cleaner element: replace - petrol and diesel engines x x
⊕Spark plugs: replace every 7 years/105,000 km/70,000 miles

11-3 Service and maintenance
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.⊕Additional operations.o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
1
15
102
30
203
45
304
60
405
75
506
90
60
Ribbed V-belt: visual check - petrol engines only x x
⊕ Replace every 6 years/90,000 km/60,000 miles
Ribbed V-belt and tensioner: visual check - diesel engines only x x x
⊕ Replace every 10 years/150,000 km/100,000 miles
⊕Valve clearances: check, adjust - petrol engines only x x x
Engine oil and oil filter: replace x x x x x x
oDiesel fuel filter: drain water x x x x x x
Diesel fuel filter: replace and bleed x x x
⊕Manual transmission: oil level check, correct x
Oil changexx
Parking brake cable: check, adjust x
Parking brake: check and adjust
Wheel mounting and suspension front and rear, brake lines, brake
pressure hoses, fuel lines, fuel tank and exhaust system: visual checkxxx
Corrosion protection: check and record in Service and Warranty Booklet annually
Front and rear wheel brakes: check visually x x x x x x

11-4 Service and maintenance
⊕Additional operations.o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1
15
102
30
203
45
304
60
405
75
506
90
60
o⊕Automatic transmission fluid level: check correct x x x
Fluid hose: inspectx
Fluid: change every 165,000 km/110,000 miles
Engine, transmission, A/C compressor: check for leaks x x x x x x
oBrake drum: remove, clean, visual check x
Steering system boots, track rods, final drive: visual check x x
Track rod end and supporting ball joint: check x x x
⊕Brake and clutch fluid: change every 2 years
Wheel fastening: loosen and tighten to torque
Tyre condition and pressures: check, correctxxxxxx
First aid kit: visual check every 2 years
Headlamp aiming: check, adjust x x x
Door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, lock striker, bonnet catch, tailgate
hinges and check links: lubricate xxx
Test drive, final check
Service interval display and oil life monitor: reset - if applicablexxxxxx
1)Whichever occurs first.

11-6 Service and maintenance
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and also its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use.
Engine oil quality
Opel engine oil meets classifications
GM-LL-A-025 and GM-LL-B-025 and
is therefore suitable for both petrol
and diesel engines.
Topping up engine oil
Oils of different manufacturers and
brands can be mixed as long as you
comply with the specified engine oil
criteria (quality and viscosity).Not every engine oil available on the
market meets the quality
requirements, always check the
required specification and rating is
marked on the container.
If engine oil of the required quality is
not available, a maximum of 1 litre of
ACEA A3/B4 or A3/B3 grade may be
used (only once between each oil
change). The viscosity should be of
the correct rating.
Use of ACEA A1/B1 and A5/B5
engine oil is expressly forbidden,
since they can cause long-term
engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Engine oil additives
The use of engine oil additives could
cause damage and invalidate the
warranty.
Engine oil viscosity
Diesel engines:
SAE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40
Petrol engines:
SAE 5W-30The SAE viscosity rating defines the
ability of an oil to flow. When cold, oil
is more viscous than when hot.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures. The first figure, followed by a
W, indicates low temperature
viscosity and the second figure the
high temperature viscosity.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use antifreeze of recommended
specification. GM-LL-A-025: Petrol engines
GM-LL-B-025: Diesel engines
GM General Motors Europe
LL Longlife
A or B Engine oil quality
specification
025 Validity index

13-6Index
Transmission display ..........5-7, 9-3
Trip computer ........................... 5-14
Trip odometer
............................. 5-6
Turn signal lamps
....................... 6-2
Bulb replacement .................. 10-8
Tyre chains
............................ 10-17
Tyre condition
........................ 10-17
Tyre pressure ................10-16, 12-8
Tyre repair kit
......................... 10-18
U
Units of measure
...................... 5-16
Unleaded fuel
..................9-12, 12-3
V
Vehicle care
............................. 10-1
Vehicle checks
......................... 10-1
Vehicle dimensions
.................. 12-6
Vehicle Identification
Number
...........................12-1, 12-2
Vehicle keys, see Key
................ 2-1
Vehicle tools ........................... 10-25
Vehicle weights
........................ 12-7
Ventilation
...........................8-1, 8-4
W
Warning chimes
....................... 5-13
Warning triangle
......................... 4-5
Washer fluid reservoir .............. 10-5
Washing the vehicle
............... 10-30
Weights
.................................... 12-7
Wheel condition ..................... 10-17Wheel covers
......................... 10-17
Wheels, tyres ......................... 10-15
Windows
...........................2-10, 8-5
Demisting and defrosting
........ 8-2
Windscreen washer
system
...............................5-3, 10-5
Antifreeze protection
............. 10-5
Capacities ............................. 12-5
Washer fluid reservoir
........... 10-5
Windscreen wipers
............5-2, 10-5
Winter operation
Coolant, antifreeze
............... 10-4
Fuel for diesel engines
......... 9-12
Heating ............................8-1, 8-3
Locks
.................................. 10-30
Tyre chains
......................... 10-17
Window demisting and
defrosting
................................ 8-2
Winter tyres
........................ 10-15