Changing the oil in the box Opel gears Corsa is a very useful procedure, in demand when self-service car. At first glance, it may seem that only an experienced motorist can handle an oil change. It is possible, however, in the case of a compact Opel hatchback Corsa this procedure does not take much time. This model It has a well-studied design, which allows you to perform some procedures yourself at home. Using an Opel Corsa with an automatic transmission as an example, we will look at how to properly change the oil in the box.

Replacement Regulations

The frequency of automatic transmission oil changes depends not only on the manufacturer’s instructions, but also on many other factors - for example, driving style or weather conditions. And yet, first of all, you need to pay attention to what is written in the instructions, even if these numbers are inaccurate. So, the officially established regulations allow you to change the oil in the Opel Corsa automatic transmission after 100 thousand kilometers or after three years. It must be said right away that such regulations are not suitable for Russian conditions. In our case, the frequency of replacement is advisable after 25-30 thousand kilometers.

What to fill

Of course for automatic transmission For a car of this level, it is advisable to use only original transmission oils which will last much longer. With such a product you will be sure that the gearbox will not fail ahead of time. Not only the brand is important, but also the oil parameters. They are indicated in the instructions. We are talking about tolerance levels and viscosity for which you need to select suitable lubricant. And choosing a brand is a secondary matter. And yet, for a car of this level it is worth choosing something more famous.

Let's start changing the oil

What will you need for this?

• Technical containers for draining waste liquid
• Tool set including strap wrench
• Rubber gloves, towel
• New gear oil
• New oil filter (if necessary)
• Funnel, hose

Sequence of work

1. Warm up the gearbox until operating temperature– about 80 degrees. All it takes is a short trip around the city.
2. We place the car on the lift. Alternatively, you can use an inspection hole, a trestle or a jack with supports
3. Make sure that the car is installed as level as possible, without tilting
4. We provide access to the bottom of the gearbox
5. We climb into the hole and inspect the gearbox from the underside. Most likely you will have to remove the protection engine compartment, and thereby gain access to the oil drain neck
6. We unscrew the neck cap and observe the process of liquid draining into a previously prepared technical container
7. After waiting for the oil to drain completely, close the hole and measure the volume of old oil drained. This is exactly how much fresh fluid will need to be introduced into the filler hole.
8. Unscrew the bolts holding the transmission pan. It is important to consider that there may still be some oil in the pan, along with dirt and metal shavings. Therefore, we remove the pallet carefully, without sudden movements. After dismantling the pan, we wash it and clean it of dirt and oil residues.
9. The next step is removing the oil filter. Access to it was achieved after dismantling the pallet. Most likely the filter will need to be replaced
10. After installing the new filter, put the transmission pan in place and move on to the next step.
11. Filling with fresh oil is done through the dipstick hole located in engine compartment. Let us note once again that you need to fill in as much oil as the old fluid was drained. For convenience, you can use a hose with a funnel
12. Close the filler plug, start the engine and leave it on for 5-10 minutes. At this moment, you need to operate the gearbox in several modes - do this one by one, with a delay of 2-3 seconds in each gear. This will ensure efficient movement of oil throughout the entire transmission system.
13. Stop the engine and check the oil
14. If the fluid level is normal, then the replacement process is completed and you can begin further operation of the car.

Problem always comes suddenly. A common case: the owner of a car who has been driving it for more than one year, violating all operating standards and turning a blind eye to characteristic features, is surprised at such an inopportune breakdown! Meanwhile, servicing a car is not so expensive and difficult. Minimal knowledge of the principles of machine operation, a little time and not the most crooked hands will help to avoid most of the problems that may arise along the way. And the devil, as a rule, is hidden in the details.

Oil change process

The transmission fluid in a car should be changed approximately every 20 - 100 thousand km. mileage, depending on operating conditions. This frequency ensures stable operation of the gearbox and significantly increases its service life.

The procedure for changing the automatic transmission oil on an Opel Corsa is universal for all models of these cars. The design of the gearbox remained virtually unchanged from model to model, so no matter what letter appears after the word Corsa in the name of the car model - B, V or D - the procedure ATF replacement will look about the same.

Before starting the operation, it is necessary to place the car on an inspection hole or overpass and switch the gear to P mode.

The oil is changed when the engine is warm to increase its fluidity. The oil temperature must be at least 60 °C, so it is imperative to follow safety precautions and work in protective clothing to avoid injuries and burns!

Tools and spare parts that will be needed when replacing ATF in the transmission:

• rubber gloves (remember safety precautions!);
• set of wrenches;
• band wrench;
• container for collecting waste liquid;
• new oil filter, pan lining, seal rings.
• of course, fresh ATF.

You will need about three liters of liquid for partial replacement and around five - for full. On a good note, complete replacement Oil changes in the Opel Corsa should be carried out at a car service center, since you can completely get rid of old oil in the automatic transmission only by completely dismantling it. However, in a garage you can achieve a similar effect.

Partial oil change in automatic transmission

Partial ATF replacement differs from complete replacement in that the new transmission fluid is mixed with a certain amount of the old one. This procedure is much simpler and cheaper, while significantly extending the life of the gearbox.

1. First of all, it is necessary to drain the old oil from the Opel Corsa automatic transmission. To do this, we find the gearbox sump under the car (the engine compartment shield is first removed). The old fluid is drained through the drain hole in the pan. Place a container prepared for collecting spent ATP under the hole, and unscrew the drain plug ( Use gloves! There is a high risk of burns!), after which the oil itself begins to flow into the container. It should come out to about 3 liters.
2. The bolts securing the pallet are unscrewed and the pallet is removed. There is still some oil left in it, so the operation should be carried out carefully.
3. Next, you should clean the pan of old oil, waste products and lining residues. This is done with a rag soaked in solvent or gasoline. The lining is replaced with a new one.
4. Removing the pallet provided access to oil filter. It needs to be cleaned just as well or, what would be better, replaced.
5. The filter and pan are installed in place. Drain hole sealed with a new plug with replaced seal rings.
6. Fresh oil is poured from the hood side through the dipstick hole. The amount of liquid added must correspond to the amount drained (about 3 liters).
7. The filler hole is tightly closed with a plug with replaced seals.
8. Next, you should start the car engine and, with the brake held down, alternately shift gears from R to D, holding each gear for 5-10 seconds.
9. Check the oil level with the engine running. If necessary, add the required amount.

Complete automatic transmission oil change

The second method is more productive, but also somewhat more complex. With it, a more complete oil change occurs, although, again, not completely, because we will not completely dismantle the automatic transmission. It consists in the fact that about two more liters will be drained transmission fluid located in the oil lines of the gearbox. This will maximize fluid replacement in the box and increase its service life.

1. We repeat steps 1-7 from the operation for partial oil change in the Opel Corsa automatic transmission.
2. After this, you should disconnect the oil drain pipes from the cooling radiator. In place of the tubes, hoses are connected, the free ends of which are lowered into a waste container and fixed at both ends in order to avoid leakage.
3. The car engine starts. Old oil will begin to flow through the hoses into the container. You need to be very careful and pay attention when new oil starts flowing instead of old oil. At this moment, it is necessary to turn off the engine, wait until the oil stops flowing, and then connect the outlet pipes back. The rubber seals in them should be replaced immediately.
4. Check the oil level and add the required amount.

What happens to the car if there is not enough oil in the automatic transmission?

Transmission fluid performs several important functions in a car:

• removes heat from the working parts of the gearbox;
• acts as a lubricant and friction fluid;
• prevents corrosion;
• washes away gear wear products, leaving them on the oil filter.

Thus, a lack of or excessive contamination of oil in the automatic transmission leads to wear of parts and overheating of the gearbox. In the most severe cases, it may be necessary to replace individual parts or the entire box, which costs a pretty penny.

The following signs may indicate an automatic transmission malfunction:

• problem with shifting car gears: shifting jerkily, delays and skipping gears when shifting;
• car slip;
• extraneous sounds in the box: grinding, knocking, hum, etc.
• traces of transmission fluid leakage.

The condition of the oil can also indicate problems:

• loss of its transparency, strong blackening;
• heterogeneity of mass, presence of metal shavings;
• burning smell.

If one or more of these signs are detected, you should immediately contact a specialist for diagnosis and necessary repairs. Therefore, in order to avoid gearbox breakdowns, the automatic transmission oil in the Opel Corsa should be changed in a timely manner.

Changing the oil in the Opel Corsa gearbox is most often associated with the repair of the automatic transmission itself, or it is replaced with a new one during work to eliminate oil leaks, since it must be drained to carry out the work. Automatic transmission oil is filled by the manufacturer once for the entire service life of the vehicle. It is recommended to entrust the oil change in an Opel Corsa automatic transmission to professionals, but in some cases you can handle this operation on your own.

Functions of ATF oil in an Opel Corsa automatic transmission:

• effective lubrication of rubbing surfaces and mechanisms;
• reduction of mechanical load on components;
• heat removal;
• removal of microparticles formed due to corrosion or wear of parts.

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

• wear of automatic transmission seals;
• wear of the shaft surfaces, the appearance of a gap between the shaft and the sealing element;
• wear of the automatic transmission sealing element and the speedometer drive shaft;
• automatic transmission input shaft play;
• damage to the sealing layer in the connections between automatic transmission parts: pan, automatic transmission housing, crankcase, clutch housing;
• loosening the bolts that connect the above automatic transmission parts;

Low oil level in the Opel Corsa automatic transmission is the main reason for failure of clutches. Due to low fluid pressure, the clutches do not press well against the steel discs and do not contact each other tightly enough. As a result, the friction linings in the Opel Corsa automatic transmission become very hot, charred and destroyed, significantly contaminating the oil.

Due to a lack of oil or poor quality oil in the Opel Corsa automatic transmission:

• the plungers and channels of the valve body become clogged with mechanical particles, which leads to a shortage of oil in the bags and provokes wear of the bushing, rubbing parts of the pump, etc.;
• overheat and wear out quickly steel wheels gearboxes;
• 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 lubricant parts, which leads to various malfunctions of the Opel Corsa automatic transmission. Heavily contaminated oil is an abrasive suspension, which 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, which can result in numerous leaks.
You can check the oil level in the automatic transmission of the Opel Corsa using a dipstick. The oil dipstick has two pairs of marks - the upper pair Max and Min allows you to determine the level on hot oil, the lower pair - on cold oil. Using a dipstick it is easy to check the condition of the oil: you need to drop some oil onto a clean white cloth.

When choosing an Opel Corsa automatic transmission oil for replacement, you should be guided by a simple principle: it is best to use the oil recommended by Opel. Moreover, instead of mineral oil You can fill in semi-synthetic or synthetic, but in no case should you use oil of a “lower class” than the prescribed one.

Synthetic oil for automatic transmission of Opel Corsa is called “non-replaceable”; it is filled in for the entire life of the car. This oil does not lose its properties when exposed to high temperatures and is designed for a very long period of use in the Opel Corsa. But we must not forget about the appearance of mechanical suspension as a result of wear of the clutches over a very significant mileage. If the automatic transmission has been operated for some time in conditions of insufficient oil, it is necessary to check the degree of contamination and, if necessary, replace it.

Methods for changing the oil in an Opel Corsa automatic transmission:

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

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

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

1. Unscrew the drain plug and 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 sealant.
3. We gain access to the automatic transmission filter; it is advisable to change it at every oil change, or rinse it.
4. At the bottom of the tray there are magnets, which are necessary for collecting metal dust and shavings.
5. We clean the magnets and wash the tray, wipe it dry.
6. We install the automatic transmission filter in place.
7. We install the automatic transmission pan in place, replacing the automatic transmission pan gasket if necessary.
8. We tighten the drain plug, replacing the gasket drain plug for 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 when it is cold. After changing the oil in an automatic transmission, it is important to check its level after driving 10-20 km, already with the automatic transmission warmed up. If necessary, top up to level. The regularity of oil changes depends not only on the mileage, but also on the nature of driving the Opel Corsa. You should focus not on the recommended mileage, but on the degree of contamination of the oil, systematically checking it.