For 2016 Insignia Sedan A facelift Opel recommends to use: DOT 4 Plus brake fluids. To select the right brake fluid see the table below.

How much brake fluid you need to put into 2016 Insignia Sedan depends on the engine installed, and some other conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTE 118 HP 1.06 US qt.
Brake fluid: DOT 4 Plus
Opel diesel straight-4 1.6 L B 16 DTJ 118 HP 1.06 US qt.
Brake fluid: DOT 4 Plus
Opel diesel straight-4 1.6 L B 16 DTH 134 HP 1.06 US qt.
Brake fluid: DOT 4 Plus
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTE 138 HP 1.06 US qt.
Brake fluid: DOT 4 Plus
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L A 20 DTH 161 HP 1.06 US qt.
Brake fluid: DOT 4 Plus
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XHT 168 HP 1.06 US qt.
Brake fluid: DOT 4 Plus
Opel diesel straight-4 2.0 L B 20 DTH 168 HP at 4000 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 1750 RPM 1.27 US qt.
Brake fluid: DOT 4 Plus
Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L A 20 NHT 247 HP 1.06 US qt.
Brake fluid: DOT 4 Plus
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With automatic gearbox 1.06 US qt.
Brake fluid: DOT 4 Plus
With manual transmission 1.32 US qt.
Brake fluid: DOT 4 Plus

Changing brake fluid in 2016 Opel Insignia Sedan is not as hard as it seems. The whole job will take about 2040 minutes and will save you $50$100.

Remove old brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a turkey baster and clean the reservoir with lint-free cloth. Pour new fluid into the reservoir. Ask your buddy to help you bleed brakes. If no one is around buy a cheap non-return valve in a pharmacy. Bleed your brakes in a sequenced as described in owners manual until new fluid can be seen at all bleed screws. Constantly check brake fluid level in the master cylinder while you're bleeding brakes.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2016 Opel Insignia Sedan 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 Insignia Sedan 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 2016 Opel Insignia Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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