Opel Kadett E, T85
Power steering fluid capacity & service interval
The Opel Kadett E, T85 uses power steering fluid with a capacity of 1 liter. The data covers 6 configurations of this model.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Kadett 1.3S (1987-1993) |
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| Kadett 1.6 D (1987-1991) |
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| Kadett 2.0 GSi (1987-1993) |
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| Kadett 2.0i (95 kW) (1986-1991) |
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| Kadett 1.3i (1985-1991) |
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| Kadett 1.3 (1984-1991) |
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Additional Notes
- The Opel Kadett E power steering system carries a uniform 1-liter fluid capacity across all listed engine variants, from the 1.3-liter petrol to the 2.0 GSi.
- A 1-liter capacity is characteristic of a compact rack-and-pinion power steering reservoir, typical of small-to-medium passenger cars of the 1980s and early 1990s.
- All six configurations share a normal use condition, meaning the specified 1-liter capacity applies to standard operating environments rather than severe or high-stress duty cycles.
- The 1.3 variant covers the widest production window among the listed petrol engines, spanning 1984-1991, while the 1.3S and 2.0 GSi extend to 1993.
- The 1.6 D is the sole diesel engine represented in the power steering specifications, running from 1987-1991, and shares the same 1-liter capacity as the petrol variants.
- The 2.0i (95 kW) and 2.0 GSi are the highest-displacement engines listed, yet neither requires a larger fluid capacity than the smaller-engined variants, reflecting that power steering reservoir size is determined by the steering system design rather than engine output.
- The 1.3i, introduced from 1985, represents the fuel-injected version of the base 1.3-liter engine and carries the same 1-liter power steering specification as the carbureted 1.3.