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This article examines in detail the engine oil used in Opel / Vauxhall Meriva cars of the first and second generation.
Check interval: every 2500 km. or once every 3 months.
Oil change interval: once a year or every 15,000 km.This period should be reduced by half when driving in difficult conditions.
1st generation (A)
The first generation was produced in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
| Engine | Oil Specifications | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Z18XE, petrol, 1.8 l, 125 hp. (2002 - 2006) | API - SJ, SL; SAE - 5W30, 5W40 |
4.25 liters (4.5 US qt) * |
| Z16SE., petrol, 1.6 l, 87 hp. (2002 - 2006) | ACEA - A3; API - SF/SG; SAE - 5W30, 5W40, 10W40 |
3.25 liters (3.4 US qt) * |
| Z16LET, petrol, 1.6 l, 180 hp. (2009 - 2010) | ACEA - A3; GM-LL-A-025; SAE - 5W30, 5W40 |
4.5 liters (4.75 US qt) * |
| Z16XEP, gasoline, 1.6 l, 105 hp. (2006 - 2010) | ||
| Z16XE, petrol, 1.6 l, 100 hp. (2002 - 2006) | SAE - 5W30, 5W40 | 3.25 liters (3.4 US qt) * |
| Z14XEP, gasoline, 1.4 l, 90 hp. (2006 - 2010) | ACEA - A3; GM-LL-A-025; SAE - 5W30, 5W40 |
3.5 liters (3.7 US qt) * |
| Z13DTJ, diesel, 1.2 l, 70 hp. (2009 - 2010) | SAE - 5W30, 5W40 | 3.5 liters (3.7 US qt) * |
2nd generation (B)
The second generation Opel / Vauxhall Meriva was produced in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
| Engine | Oil Specifications | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| A17DTC, diesel, 1.7 l, 110 hp. (2009 - 2013) | ACEA - B3; GM-LL-B-025; SAE - 5W30, 5W40 |
5.4 liters (5.7 US qt) * |
| A17DT, diesel, 1.7 l, 100 hp. (2009 - 2013) | ||
| A14NET, LUJ, gasoline, 1.4 l, 140 hp. (2009 - 2017) | SAE - 5W30, 5W40 | 4 liters (4.2 US qt) * |
| A14NEL, petrol, 1.4 l, 120 hp. (2009 - 2017) | ||
| B14XER / A14XER, , petrol, 1.4 l, 101 hp. (2009 - 2017) | ACEA - A3; GM-LL-A-025; SAE - 5W30, 5W40 |
4.2 liters (4.4 US qt) * |
* - The amount of oil required for a service change is indicated.
