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| Condition | Value |
|---|
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt change interval
| All Opel diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines | every 150000 km / 10 years |
| All other modifications | every 120000 km / 10 years |
expand_moreAir filter change interval
expand_more1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–)
| ECO service | every 60000 km / 4 years |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 4 years |
expand_more2.0 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2003.5–)
| ECO service | every 60000 km / 4 years |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 4 years |
expand_more2.2 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 115 HP at 4000 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)
| ECO service | every 60000 km / 4 years |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 4 years |
| All other modifications | every 60000 km / 4 years |
expand_moreAutomatic gearbox oil additive change interval
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP at 6000 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 4600 RPM engine (2003.5–)
expand_moreWith CVT gearbox
| ECO service | every 30000 km / once a year |
| ECO service flex | every 30000 km / 2 years |
expand_moreAutomatic gearbox oil change interval
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines
| With continuous transmission gearbox | every 60000 km / 4 years |
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines
| Under heavy service conditions | every 80000 km / 6 years |
expand_moreAll Opel diesel V6 3.0 L Z 30 DT engines
| Under heavy service conditions | every 80000 km / 6 years |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Under heavy service conditions | every 60000 km / 4 years |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| Check first aid box „use-by“ date. | every 2 years |
expand_moreClutch fluid change interval
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2005.9–)
| With automated shift gearbox | every 2 years |
expand_moreEngine timing belt change interval
| All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines | every 90000 km / 6 years |
| All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines | every 120000 km / 8 years |
| All other modifications | every 150000 km / 10 years |
| Engine timing belt test mode | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
expand_moreEngine control unit tensioning roller change interval
| All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines | every 90000 km / 6 years |
| All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines | every 150000 km / 10 years |
| All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines | every 120000 km / 8 years |
expand_moreEngine oil and filter change interval
| 1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2005.8–) | every 30000 km / once a year |
expand_more2.2 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 115 HP at 4000 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)
| ECO service | every 30000 km / once a year |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 2 years |
expand_more2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2003.5–)
| ECO service | every 30000 km / once a year |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 2 years |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo with gasoline V6 2.8 L 227 HP engine (2005.9–) | every 30000 km / once a year |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo with gasoline V6 2.8 L 247 HP engine (2006.1–) | every 30000 km / once a year |
| 3.0 V6 CDTI with diesel V6 3.0 L 181 HP engine (2005.9–) | every 30000 km / once a year |
| All other modifications | during each service according to interval display |
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
expand_more1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–)
| ECO service | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 2 years |
| 1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2005.8–) | every 60000 km / 2 years |
expand_more2.0 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2003.5–)
| ECO service | every 30000 km / 2 years |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 2 years |
expand_more2.2 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 115 HP at 4000 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)
| ECO service | every 30000 km / 2 years |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 2 years |
| 3.0 V6 CDTI with diesel V6 3.0 L 181 HP engine (2005.9–) | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| All other modifications | every 60000 km / 4 years |
expand_moreFuel filter drain interval
expand_more2.0 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2003.5–)
| ECO service | Once a year |
| 3.0 V6 CDTI with diesel V6 3.0 L 181 HP engine (2005.9–) | every 30000 km / 1 year |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| ECO service | every 30000 km / 1 year |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 2 years |
| Interior air carbon filter change interval | every 60000 km / 2 years |
expand_moreInterior filter change interval
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP at 6000 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 4600 RPM engine (2003.5–)
| ECO service | every 30000 km / 2 years |
expand_more1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–)
| ECO service | every 30000 km / 2 years |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 2 years |
| Otherwise | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| 2.2 direct with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 153 HP engine (2003.5–) | every 30000 km / 2 years |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo with gasoline V6 2.8 L 227 HP engine (2005.9–) | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo with gasoline V6 2.8 L 247 HP engine (2006.1–) | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| 3.0 V6 CDTI with diesel V6 3.0 L 181 HP engine (2005.9–) | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| 3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 208 HP engine (2003.5–) | every 30000 km / 2 years |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| ECO service | every 30000 km / 2 years |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 2 years |
| Replace wireless remote control battery | every 2 years |
expand_moreSet the valve play
expand_more1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–)
| ECO service | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 2 years |
| 1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2005.8–) | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| All other modifications | every 150000 km / 10 years |
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines
| Bosch FQR 8 KQEO | every 120000 km / 8 years |
| Bosch FQR 8 LEU2 | every 60000 km / 4 years |
| Vehicles with engine number from 20CK0775 | every 60000 km / 4 years |
| Up to engine number 20CK0774 | every 120000 km / 8 years |
| All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines | every 60000 km / 4 years |
| All other modifications | every 120000 km / 8 years |
expand_moreToothed belt deflection pulley change interval
| All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines | every 90000 km / 6 years |
| All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines | every 150000 km / 10 years |
| All Opel gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines | every 120000 km / 8 years |
expand_moreValve play test mode
| 1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2005.9–) | every 150000 km / 10 years |
expand_more1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–)
| ECO service | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| ECO service flex | every 50000 km / 2 years |
| 1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2005.8–) | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| 3.0 V6 CDTI with diesel V6 3.0 L 174 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.5–) | every 150000 km / 10 years |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Opel Signum service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Opel Signum 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
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Clutch Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
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 Signum 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 Signum you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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