1.8 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP at 5400 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 2800 RPM engine (1990.3–1995.11)
every 2 years
2.0 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)
every 2 years
All other modifications
Once a year
expand_moreEngine timing belt change interval
1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1990.3–1995.11)
every 120000 km / 8 years
1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 80 HP engine (1990.3–1995.11)
every 120000 km / 8 years
All other modifications
every 60000 km / 4 years
including replacement of the tensioning roller
expand_moreEngine timing belt test mode
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)
every 60000 km / 4 years
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11)
every 60000 km / 4 years
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11)
every 60000 km / 4 years
1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 80 HP at 4400 RPM, 168 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1990.3–1995.11)
every 60000 km / 4 years
1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 80 HP engine (1990.3–1995.11)
every 60000 km / 4 years
1.8 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP at 5400 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 2800 RPM engine (1990.3–1995.11)
every 60000 km / 4 years
2.0 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)
every 60000 km / 4 years
All other modifications
not prescribed by the manufacturer
Engine oil and filter change interval
every 15000 km / once a year
Fuel filter change interval
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreReplace wireless remote control battery
1.8 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP at 5400 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 2800 RPM engine (1990.3–1995.11)
every 2 years
2.0 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)
every 2 years
All other modifications
Once a year
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
1.8 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP at 5400 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 2800 RPM engine (1990.3–1995.11)
every 60000 km / 4 years
2.0 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)
every 60000 km / 4 years
All other modifications
every 30000 km / 2 years
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Opel Vectra Sedan 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 1992 Opel Vectra 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.
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 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 1992 Opel Vectra Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1992 Opel Vectra Sedan generations
In 1992 Opel offered 2 generations of the Vectra Sedan. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.