Regulations for changing oil in automatic transmission Opel Mokka
Recommended replacement interval:
* Every 60,000 km or 4 years of operation (whichever comes first)
Oil types:
* DEXRON-VI (for cars produced before 2012)
* DEXRON-VI ATF (for vehicles produced since 2012)
Oil volume:
* For partial replacement: about 4 liters
* When completely replaced: about 8 liters
Replacement procedure:
Required tools and materials:
* Automatic transmission oil DEXRON-VI or DEXRON-VI ATF
* New automatic transmission pan gasket
* New automatic transmission oil filter (if necessary)
* Tool set
* Funnel for filling oil
Partial replacement instructions:
1. Warm up the engine and gearbox to approximately operating temperature.
2. Raise the car on a lift or using jacks.
3. Locate the automatic transmission pan under the car.
4. Remove the pan cover by unscrewing the bolts.
5. Drain the used oil into a prepared container.
6. Clean the tray and magnet from chips and metal particles.
7. Install a new oil filter (if necessary).
8. Install a new pan gasket.
9. Tighten the pan cover bolts.
10. Fill in new DEXRON-VI or DEXRON-VI ATF oil through the filler plug.
11. Check the oil level and, if necessary, add to the required level.
Instructions for complete replacement:
A complete oil change in an automatic transmission should be carried out using special equipment at a service station. The procedure is similar to partial replacement, but also includes:
* Drain old oil through the engine drain plug.
* Blowing the torque converter to remove old oil.
* Filling the automatic transmission with new oil using special equipment.
Notes:
* It is recommended to periodically check the oil level in the automatic transmission and add it if necessary.
* If the oil in the automatic transmission is black or smells like burning, it should be completely replaced.
* If there are oil leaks in the automatic transmission, they must be eliminated before changing the oil.
* Trust automatic transmission oil changes to qualified specialists at a service station.