Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual

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Information on engine oils is found in the 

Service Booklet. 
Engine oil level and consumption 

All engines consume engine oil for 

technical reasons. The engine oil 

consumption can only be assessed after 

driving a long distance, and may be above 

the specified value during the initial stage 

(run-in period). Frequent driving at high 

revs causes engine oil consumption to 

increase. 

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The engine oil level must be checked with 

the vehicle horizontal and with the engine 

(which must be at operating temperature) 

switched off. Wait at least five minutes 

before checking the level to allow the 

normal engine oil accumulation in the 

engine to drain back into the oil pan. 
In vehicles with engine oil level check 3, the 

engine oil level is checked automatically - 

see page 27. It is particularly advisable to 

check the engine oil level before embarking 

on a long journey.

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To check the engine oil level, wipe off the 

dipstick and insert it up to the stop mark on 

the handle. Top up engine oil if the level 

has fallen to the MIN mark. 
Engine oil should never pass the upper 

MAX mark on the dipstick. Excess engine 

oil must be drained or suctioned out. If the 

engine oil level is above the MAX mark, 

there is a danger of engine or catalytic 

converter damage.
The amount filled must be between the 

MIN and MAX marks – see page 209. 

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Do not allow the engine oil level to drop 

below the minimum level!

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It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain 

the correct level of an appropriate quality 

oil in the engine.