Opel Rekord

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Opel Rekord power steering fluid has a capacity range of 0,3 to 1 liter. Service intervals consist of checks every 10000 km or 6 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Rekord 1.7 (1972-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
Rekord 1.7 S (1972-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
Rekord 1.9 (1972-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
Rekord 2.1 D (1972-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
Rekord 2.1 D (1972-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
Rekord 1.9 Sprint (1969-1971)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months

Additional Notes

  • Across the 1.7, 1.7 S, 1.9, and 1.9 Sprint variants of the Opel Rekord, the steering box fluid capacity is uniformly specified at 0.3 liter, a figure consistent with the modest volume typical of a recirculating-ball or worm-and-sector steering box rather than a hydraulic pump-assisted rack system.
  • The 1.9 Sprint covers the 1969-1971 model years, while the 1.7, 1.7 S, and 1.9 variants share the 1972-1977 range, placing the Sprint as the earlier configuration within the overall 1969-1977 span covered by these specifications.
  • The Rekord 2.1 D stands apart from the other variants by carrying two separate fluid entries: a steering box at 0.3 liter and a power steering system at 1.0 liter, indicating the diesel-engined model was equipped with both a hydraulic assist circuit and a conventional steering box as distinct serviceable components.
  • The 1.0 liter capacity listed for the 2.1 D power steering system is notably larger than the 0.3 liter steering box figure, reflecting the additional fluid volume required to fill a hydraulic pump reservoir, connecting lines, and associated components in a full power-assisted steering circuit.
  • All six specification rows share an identical service interval: a fluid check every 10,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first under normal use conditions, applying equally to both the 0.3 liter steering box entries and the 1.0 liter power steering entry on the 2.1 D.
  • The time-based component of the check interval, set at 6 months, means that low-mileage use does not extend the service period beyond half a year, regardless of how few kilometers have accumulated since the previous check.

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