1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 148 HP at 5000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1850 RPM engine (2007.2–)
No
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 148 HP at 5850 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1980 RPM engine (2007.2–)
No
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 189 HP at 5850 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1980 RPM engine (2007.2–)
No
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 189 HP engine (2007.2–)
No
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 189 HP engine (2007.2–)
No
All other modifications
Yes
Idling speed with automatic gearbox
750–950 rpm750–950 rpm750–950 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
1.0 with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 59 HP at 5600 RPM, 88 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2006.7–)
830–1000 rpm830–1000 rpm830–1000 rpm
1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 79 HP engine (2006.7–)
730–950 rpm730–950 rpm730–950 rpm
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2006.7–)
720–1050 rpm720–1050 rpm720–1050 rpm
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP engine (2006.7–)
720–1050 rpm720–1050 rpm720–1050 rpm
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2006.7–)
720–1050 rpm720–1050 rpm720–1050 rpm
1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2006.7–)
720–880 rpm720–880 rpm720–880 rpm
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 123 HP engine (2006.7–)
770–930 rpm770–930 rpm770–930 rpm
All other modifications
700–900 rpm700–900 rpm700–900 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
140°F140°F60°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed
0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed
0.2 %0.2 %0.2 %
Increased idling speed
2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm
Lambda sensor design
Jump type lambda sensor
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Petrol conditioning speed
3000 rpm3000 rpm3000 rpm
Petrol conditioning time
30 s30 s30 s
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
1.0 with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 59 HP at 5600 RPM, 88 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2006.7–)
770–930 rpm770–930 rpm770–930 rpm
1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 79 HP engine (2006.7–)
670–830 rpm670–830 rpm670–830 rpm
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 148 HP at 5000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1850 RPM engine (2007.2–)
700–950 rpm700–950 rpm700–950 rpm
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 148 HP at 5850 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1980 RPM engine (2007.2–)
700–950 rpm700–950 rpm700–950 rpm
All other modifications
600–950 rpm600–950 rpm600–950 rpm
Voltage swing at test speed
0.3 V0.3 V0.3 V
More than
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Opel.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Opel Corsa Hatchback 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.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Opel Corsa Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 Opel Corsa Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Opel Corsa Hatchback generations
In 2008 Opel offered 3 generations of the Corsa Hatchback. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.