Opel Sintra, APV

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Opel Sintra and APV models require 0,75 liter of power steering fluid. Service intervals occur every 15000 km or 12 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Sintra 2.2 DTi (1997-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
Sintra 2.2 (1996-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
Sintra 3.0 (1996-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Opel Sintra power steering system holds 0.75 liter of fluid across all three available engine variants covered in the specifications.
  • A capacity of 0.75 liter is a relatively modest reservoir volume, consistent with a passenger vehicle rack-and-pinion or recirculating ball power steering system rather than a heavy-duty hydraulic setup.
  • The 2.2 petrol, 2.2 DTi diesel, and 3.0 petrol configurations all share an identical 0.75 liter capacity, indicating no variation in power steering reservoir size across engine types for the 1996-1999 model range.
  • The service interval for all three configurations is listed as a check at 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions.
  • The interval is defined as a check rather than a full fluid replacement, meaning the specification calls for inspection and top-up as needed rather than a scheduled drain-and-fill procedure.
  • The 2.2 DTi variant carries a starting year of 1997, making the diesel engine a later addition to the Sintra lineup compared to the 2.2 petrol and 3.0 petrol, both of which are listed from 1996.

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