astra 2.0 di oil change

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Sat 14 Sep 2002 21:41
astra 2.0 di oil change - mike1
i've followed the discussions regarding the astra problems -sorry characteristics, with interest since we've got one and i do all the servicing. the point about the engine oil taking its time to drain to the sump is true (i've seen the evidence with my own eyes and i know more now than the opel mechanic (should that be mechanics?) who told me to pour in more oil instead of saying wait a bit) - result? overfilled of course.
i suppose this means no more quick just warmed up engine drains (unless you want to wait 1 hour for the oil to drain, which isn't so quick!). of course you could do the filters, tyres whatever while waiting but if you put the plug back in after 10 minutes there'll be at least 1/2 litre of old oil still in there. and to top it all, if it's true for me then it's true for all the opel/vx mechanics as well when they do an oil change - mmm, sounds like the customer's paying for the same oil twice!! any thoughts?
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