Opel Astra G Classic II, T98

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Opel Astra G Classic II, T98 uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 1,6 liters. Service intervals occur every 12 months or 30000 km. The data covers 1 configuration.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Astra G Classic II 1.6 16V (2004-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: F17 MTA 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Opel Astra G Classic II 1.6 16V carries a transmission fluid capacity of 1.6 liters, a figure consistent with a semi-automatic transaxle unit rather than a conventional fully automatic gearbox, which typically holds a larger volume due to a torque converter and deeper pan.
  • The 1.6-liter capacity listed for the 1.6 16V configuration represents a service fill level, meaning the quantity used during a routine fluid service rather than a full overhaul or dry-fill procedure, which would generally require a greater volume to account for empty passages and the converter circuit.
  • The service interval for the 1.6 16V semi-automatic transaxle is set at 12 months or 30,000 km under normal use conditions, indicating a standard-duty cycle without the shortened intervals that severe use conditions would typically impose.
  • The 30,000 km interval tied to normal use on the Astra G Classic II 1.6 16V places the transmission service on a relatively extended schedule, reflecting the reduced thermal and mechanical stress assumed under everyday driving rather than towing, stop-and-go urban cycles, or high-load operation.

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