For 1996 Vectra Hatchback B Opel recommends to use: PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), P21W 12V 21W BA15s, H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2, H3 12V 55W PK22s, H7 12V 55W PX26d, D2S 85V 35W P32d-2, R10W 12V 10W BA15s, and H1 12V 55W P14.5s. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreFog lamps
OPC model
H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
Otherwise
H3 12V 55W PK22s
Front direction indicator
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
expand_moreHigh beam
expand_moreWith halogen headlamp
Variant 1
H1 12V 55W P14.5s
Variant 2
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Xenon headlights
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreLow beam
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Xenon headlights
D2S 85V 35W P32d-2
Parking light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
Side direction indicator
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Door light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Interior light
C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Reading light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
Back-up lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreLicense plate light
All other modifications
R10W 12V 10W BA15s
Rear direction indicator
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Rear fog lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Tail light
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Servicing your Opel use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Opel Vectra 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 Vectra 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 1996 Opel Vectra Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.