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Opel • Production years: 1993 – 2019 • Engine codes: X18XE1, Z18XE, Z18XER • Spec: GM-LL-A-025 / GM-LL-B-025 / GM dexos2

Opel Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B – 1.8 16V (85 kW / 92 kW / 103 kW)

Complete technical vehicle data card: required engine oil specification and exact capacity in liters, oil filter code, tire sizes, battery, wiper blades, bulbs and service schedule by mileage.

🛢️ 1. Engine Oil Spec & Capacity Oil Spec Details GM-LL-A-025 / GM-LL-B-025 / GM dexos2 →

What oil and how many liters for 1.8 16V (85 kW / 92 kW / 103 kW)?

SAE Viscosity
5W-30 or 5W-40 (10W-40 u starších Ecotec 8V/16V)
Exact Oil Capacity
3,5 l (1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 benzín) / 4,3 – 4,5 l (1.8 16V & 1.9 CDTI) / 5,4 l (1.7 CDTI)
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER W 712/75 (starší benzín) or HU 612/2 x (Ecotec novější)
📦 Recommended pack size: 4 až 5 liters (1× 5L jug)
🏆 Recommended oil: GM / Opel Original 5W-30 dexos2 (5L) or Shell Helix HX7 10W-40 / Ultra 5W-40
🔧 Sump plug torque: 25 Nm (note: Opel uses a Torx T45 drain plug!) Torque Wrenches →
⏱️ Service interval: 15 000 km / 1 year
💡 2. Headlight Bulbs & Road-Legal LED ✓ Road Legal Approved

Bulb Fitment & LED Upgrade (Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B)

Low Beam
H7 (Corsa C/D/E) or H4 (Corsa B)
High Beam
H1 / H7 / H4
Fog Lights
H3 / H10
✨ Road-Legal LED Upgrade (up to +220% brightness):
Status: YES – Road-legal ECE/ABG approved (Osram Night Breaker H7-LED pro Corsa D & E)
Headlight approval number (E-mark): E1 2170 / E1 3810
Required bulb holder adapter: Osram Adapter 64210DA03
CANBUS error canceller: Osram Smart Canbus
Estimated complete kit price: 115 €
🛞 3. Tire Sizes, Bolt Pattern & Wheel Torque All Tire & Rim Sizes for Opel Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B →

Tire sizes, wheel bolt pattern and lug nut torque for Opel Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B?

Approved Tire Sizes
195/65 R15 • 205/55 R16 (most common) • 225/45 R17
Bolt Pattern (PCD) & Center Bore
5×114,3 (Toyota – 60,1 mm) or 5×105 / 5×115 (Opel – 56,6 / 70,2 mm)
Wheel Lug Torque
103 – 125 Nm
🧮 4. Interactive Maintenance Schedule by Mileage Select your current mileage

What needs servicing on Opel Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B (1.8 16V (85 kW / 92 kW / 103 kW))?

Select your vehicle's approximate mileage (or a used car you are inspecting) to see critical maintenance tasks:

📋 Recommended 60,000 km Service Schedule (1.8 16V (85 kW / 92 kW / 103 kW)):
  • Engine Oil (3,5 l (1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 benzín) / 4,3 – 4,5 l (1.8 16V & 1.9 CDTI) / 5,4 l (1.7 CDTI)): Engine oil change to spec GM-LL-A-025 / GM-LL-B-025 / GM dexos2 (5W-30 or 5W-40 (10W-40 u starších Ecotec 8V/16V)) + oil filter MANN-FILTER W 712/75 (starší benzín) or HU 612/2 x (Ecotec novější).
  • Cabin & Air Intake: Replace activated carbon cabin (pollen) filter and engine air filter.
  • Brake Fluid & Transmission: Replace DOT 4 LV brake fluid (every 2 years). For automatic transmissions (DSG / Aisin / EDC), mandatory transmission fluid & filter change every 60,000 km!
  • Lights & Wipers: Check headlight alignment (optional road-legal H7/H4 LED upgrade) and replace wiper blades (650 mm + 400 mm (Corsa D/E Bosch A295S) / 500 + 450 mm (Corsa C)).

Transmission, Engine Timing, Coolant (Antifreeze), Plugs & Brakes (1.8 16V (85 kW / 92 kW / 103 kW))

⚙️ Transmission / Gearbox Oil (Manual & Auto)
PSA B71 2330 / Total Traxium Gear 8 75W-80 (manual) • JWS 3324 AW-1 / AW-2 (automat Aisin EAT6 / EAT8)
Capacity & Interval: 1,8 – 2,2 l (manual) / 6,0 – 7,0 l (Aisin automatic – partial 3.5 L drain & fill every 60,000 km)
❄️ Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)
PSA B71 5110 (Glysantin G33 blue-green) or Dex-Cool G12+ (red on older Opel models)
System Capacity: 6,0 – 8,0 l (replace every 5 years or with timing belt kit)
🔥 Spark Plugs (Petrol / Hybrid)
NGK Laser Platinum / Iridium or Bosch Double Iridium (replace every 60,000 km / 4 years, tightening torque 22–25 Nm)
🛑 Brake Fluid & Brakes
DOT 4 LV / ISO Class 6 (low-viscosity for ESP/ABS – capacity 1.0 to 1.2 L, replace every 2 years)
⛓️ Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump (1.8 16V (85 kW / 92 kW / 103 kW))
Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) • Interval: 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs)
Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! (150 – 380 € (complete timing chain kit with tensioner & guides INA / Febi / SWAG))
Timing Specs →
🌧️ Exact Wiper Blade Sizes (Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B)
Front: 650 mm + 400 mm (Corsa D/E Bosch A295S) / 500 + 450 mm (Corsa C)
Rear: 300 mm / 400 mm
🔋 Recommended Car Battery (Battery Specs →)
12V 44Ah – 60Ah (nebo 60Ah EFB Start-Stop) – Varta B18 / D24 / N60
Opel • 1993 – 2019
Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B – 1.2 16V / 1.4 16V Twinport (48 kW / 55 kW / 59 kW / 66 kW)
Oil: 3,5 l (1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 benzín) / 4,3 – 4,5 l (1.8 16V & 1.9 CDTI) / 5,4 l (1.7 CDTI) (5W-30 or 5W-40 (10W-40 u starších Ecotec 8V/16V)) • Tires: 205/55 R16
Opel • 1993 – 2019
Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B – 1.6 8V / 1.6 16V Ecotec (55 kW / 74 kW / 77 kW / 85 kW)
Oil: 3,5 l (1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 benzín) / 4,3 – 4,5 l (1.8 16V & 1.9 CDTI) / 5,4 l (1.7 CDTI) (5W-30 or 5W-40 (10W-40 u starších Ecotec 8V/16V)) • Tires: 205/55 R16
Opel • 1993 – 2019
Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B – 1.7 DTI / 1.7 CDTI Isuzu (55 kW / 59 kW / 74 kW / 81 kW / 92 kW)
Oil: 3,5 l (1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 benzín) / 4,3 – 4,5 l (1.8 16V & 1.9 CDTI) / 5,4 l (1.7 CDTI) (5W-30 or 5W-40 (10W-40 u starších Ecotec 8V/16V)) • Tires: 205/55 R16
Opel • 1993 – 2019
Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B – 1.9 CDTI / 2.0 DTI (74 kW / 88 kW / 110 kW)
Oil: 3,5 l (1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 benzín) / 4,3 – 4,5 l (1.8 16V & 1.9 CDTI) / 5,4 l (1.7 CDTI) (5W-30 or 5W-40 (10W-40 u starších Ecotec 8V/16V)) • Tires: 205/55 R16
Opel • 1993 – 2019
Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B – 1.4 Turbo / 1.4 LPG Ecotec (88 kW / 103 kW / 110 kW)
Oil: 4,0 l (1.2 / 1.4 Turbo & LPG) / 4,5 – 5,0 l (1.5 / 1.6 / 2.0 CDTI) (5W-30 (nebo 0W-20 OV0401547 u novějších 1.2 Turbo / 1.5 CDTI)) • Tires: 205/55 R16
Opel • 1993 – 2019
Corsa B, C, D & E / Meriva A & B – 1.2 Turbo / Direct Injection (81 kW / 96 kW / 110 HP / 130 HP)
Oil: 4,0 l (1.2 / 1.4 Turbo & LPG) / 4,5 – 5,0 l (1.5 / 1.6 / 2.0 CDTI) (5W-30 (nebo 0W-20 OV0401547 u novějších 1.2 Turbo / 1.5 CDTI)) • Tires: 205/55 R16