oil dipstick VAUXHALL VIVA 2015.75 Owner's Manual

Vauxhall Viva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231169) - 2016 -
CRC - 5/7/15
162 Vehicle Care
Push the safety catch and open the
bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be
restarted automatically for safety
reasons.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder. Lower the
bonnet and allow it to fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.
Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent
damage to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of oil is used. Recommended fluids
and lubricants
0Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0200. Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert it to the stop on the handle,
pull out and read the engine oil
level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.

Vauxhall Viva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231169) - 2016 -
CRC - 5/7/15
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We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not
exceed theMAXmark on the
dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities
0Capacities and
Specifications 0209.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine Coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.
In northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark.
{Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly.
Have the coolant concentration