For 2008 Vectra Sedan C2 Opel recommends to use: GM-LL-A-025, DEXOS 2, ACEA A3, and GM-LL-B-025 engine oils. To select the right engine oil see the table below.

How much engine oil you need to put into 2008 Vectra Sedan depends on conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 150 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (2004.6–) 3.7 US qt.
Engine oil: GM-LL-A-025, DEXOS 2
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2006.1–) 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: ACEA A3
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP at 6000 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 4600 RPM engine (2002.4–) 4.49 US qt.
Engine oil: GM-LL-A-025, DEXOS 2
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 109 HP engine (2002.4–) 4.49 US qt.
Engine oil: GM-LL-A-025, DEXOS 2
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2006.1–) 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: ACEA A3
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–) 4.54 US qt.
Engine oil: GM-LL-B-025, DEXOS 2
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2005.10–) 4.54 US qt.
Engine oil: ACEA A3
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2004.4–) 4.54 US qt.
Engine oil: GM-LL-B-025, DEXOS 2
2.0 16V Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP at 5500 RPM, 265 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2003.3–) 6.34 US qt.
Engine oil: GM-LL-A-025, DEXOS 2
2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.4–) 5.81 US qt.
Engine oil: ACEA A3
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2002.4–) 5.02 US qt.
Engine oil: GM-LL-A-025, DEXOS 2
2.2 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2002.4–) 5.81 US qt.
Engine oil: ACEA A3
2.2 direct with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 153 HP engine (2003.10–) 5.28 US qt.
Engine oil: ACEA A3
3.0 CDTI with diesel V6 3.0 L 174 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.6–) 7.66 US qt.
Engine oil: GM-LL-B-025, DEXOS 2
3.0 CDTi with diesel V6 3.0 L 181 HP engine (2005.8–) 7.93 US qt.
Engine oil: ACEA A3
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 208 HP engine (2002.8–) 5.02 US qt.
Engine oil: ACEA A3
All other modifications 6.34 US qt.
Engine oil: ACEA A3

Replacing engine oil in your 2008 Opel Vectra Sedan is quite an easy task. It's a bit dirty, but everyone can handle it. It will take about 3060 minutes depends on your skill level and might save you $10$30 depends on the region you live in.

First unscrew the refill cap on the top of the engine. Use a ratchet with the correct size head to unscrew the drain plug on the engine oil pan located on the bottom side of the engine, and drain old oil. You might need to unscrew a few more screws to remove protection covers underneath your car to get access to the oil pan and the oil filter. Then using an oil filter wrench unscrew the old oil filter. Then lubricate a new filter rubber gasket with clean engine oil and install the new filter. Install a new drain plug, and with help of a funnel refill the engine with new engine oil.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 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.

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 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 2008 Opel Vectra Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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