The diagnostic socket is located on driver's side dashboard behind a cover.
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Yes
Idling speed with manual gearbox
750–850 rpm750–850 rpm750–850 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
140°F140°F60°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 118 HP engine (2001.8–)
0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 118 HP engine (2001.8–)
0.2 %0.2 %0.2 %
expand_moreLambda sensor design
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 118 HP engine (2001.8–)
Jump type lambda sensor
expand_moreLambda value
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 118 HP engine (2001.8–)
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
expand_morePetrol conditioning time
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 118 HP engine (2001.8–)
30 s30 s30 s
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 118 HP engine (2001.8–)
710–930 rpm710–930 rpm710–930 rpm
expand_moreVoltage swing at test speed
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 118 HP engine (2001.8–)
0.3 V0.3 V0.3 V
More than
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Opel.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 Opel Vivaro Bus 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 Vivaro Bus 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 2001 Opel Vivaro Bus you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.