2012 Opel Antara First generation facelift Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
3.0 with gasoline V6 3.0 L 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM engine (2010.11–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Lower section of intake manifold | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Upper section of intake manifold | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM engines | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH engines | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 38.35 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
3.0 with gasoline V6 3.0 L 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM engine (2010.11–) | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP at 6600 RPM, 297 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2007.3–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP engine (2007.3–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
3.0 with gasoline V6 3.0 L 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM engine (2010.11–) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 59.74 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 59.74 lbf⋅ft |
3.0 with gasoline V6 3.0 L 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM engine (2010.11–) | 59.74 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 64.17 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
3.0 with gasoline V6 3.0 L 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM engine (2010.11–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Injection pump drive wheel | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L Z 24 XED 139 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel lines union nuts | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP at 6600 RPM, 297 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2007.3–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP engine (2007.3–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 18.44–20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 18.44–20.65 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
On fuel-distributing pipe | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
On high-pressure pump | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On injector | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
High-pressure pump pulley | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 106–114° |
Injection pump | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Injection pump pulley | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Charge air pipes | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Heat shields | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
Turbocharger bracket | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Turbocharger coolant feed line | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
Turbocharger coolant return line | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 S 125 HP | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 22.86 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 22.86 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 DM 125 HP | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 S 125 HP | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 DMH 148 HP | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 S 148 HP | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M20 | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP at 6600 RPM, 297 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2007.3–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP engine (2007.3–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 3. | |
Second stage | 155° |
Third stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 4. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 4. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 5. | |
Second stage | 150° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 75° |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 6. | |
Second stage | 120° |
Third stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 60° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
Second stage | 120° |
Third stage | 120° |
2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 125 HP engine (2007.3–) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 125 HP engine (2008.9–) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten screws from the inside outwards. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 30° |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 150° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Second stage | 100° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | slacken |
Third stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 110° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 S 125 HP | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 99.57 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 10° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 125° |
First stage | 99.57 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 10° |
First stage | 99.57 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 10° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 150° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound. | |
Second stage | 150° |
All other modifications | 173.33 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 39.09 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 25° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Engine block closure screws | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 39.09 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 25° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP at 6600 RPM, 297 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2007.3–) | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP engine (2007.3–) | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 77.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 120° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 7. | |
Second stage | 70° |
Third stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 80° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 110° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Balance shaft timing chain tension rail | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 38.35 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioner | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 98.1 lbf⋅ft |
Chain tensioner | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive chain guide rail | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All other modifications | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive chain tensioning rail | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
3.0 with gasoline V6 3.0 L 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM engine (2010.11–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Control unit for intake valve timing | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 100° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
With camshaft adjuster | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First cylinder row | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Second cylinder row | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 100° |
With camshaft adjuster | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt tensioning roller | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt tightener | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil cooler | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM engines | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH engines | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
3.0 with gasoline V6 3.0 L 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM engine (2010.11–) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Slightly oil sealing lips. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Slightly oil sealing lips. |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 DMH 148 HP | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 S 148 HP | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L Z 24 XED 139 HP | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 DMH 148 HP | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 S 148 HP | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pump cover | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE 224 HP | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM 224 HP at 6600 RPM, 297 N⋅m at 3200 RPM | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
Oil sump top part | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use sealant. |
At the gearbox | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use sealant. |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
3.0 with gasoline V6 3.0 L 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM engine (2010.11–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use sealant. | |
Rear | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 125 HP engine (2007.3–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 125 HP engine (2008.9–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Charge air pressure sensor | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 125 HP engine (2007.3–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 125 HP engine (2008.9–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP at 6600 RPM, 297 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2007.3–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP engine (2007.3–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM engines | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH engines | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Top screws | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM engines | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH engines | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
On engine bracket | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts on the chassis | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws on the chassis | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Screws on the engine bracket | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Support | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 114.32 lbf⋅ft |
Strut | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 114.32 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
At the subframe | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Subframe | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Subframe | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
On exhaust manifold | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Otherwise | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
On exhaust manifold | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L Z 24 XED engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Heat shields | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws crosswise in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
3.0 with gasoline V6 3.0 L 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM engine (2010.11–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP at 6600 RPM, 297 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2007.3–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 224 HP engine (2007.3–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 S 125 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L Z 24 XED 139 HP | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 DMH 148 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 S 148 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seals. |
Exhaust pipe bracket | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L Z 24 XED engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 S 125 HP | 1.84 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L Z 24 XED 139 HP | 1.84 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
On diesel particulate filter | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DM engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L A 22 DMH engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 1.84 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filter cover | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L 10 HM engines | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L A 24 XE engines | 14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.0 L A 30 XH engines | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SEE engines | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 181 HP at 3800 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 CDTi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 161 HP at 3800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2007.1–) | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.10–) | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2008.9–) | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 139 HP engine (2006.5–) | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 165 HP at 6400 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2010.12–) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
3.0 with gasoline V6 3.0 L 255 HP at 6950 RPM, 301 N⋅m at 5100 RPM engine (2010.11–) | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Opel Antara user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Opel warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Clutch Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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Doing basic service for your 2012 Opel Antara you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.