Transmission fluid

[stylelined]

I have a 1997 Astra F 1,7TD. I'm going to change the transmission oil but cannot find anywhere the information on how much oil ( liters )I need for to refill it.
I need to know as I have to go and buy the oil before I start the oil changing adventure. I have problems with to engage the first and second gear and read on some Opel forums that besides to replace a socket in the mecanism, it will be a good idea to also change the oil. I will use a standard gearbox oil, OR should I use ATF oil, some people do say so. Any comments on this. And, by the way, where do I find the oil plug for to take out the old oil and where is the plug for refilling.
Thanks, Opel freaks out there

[2 Fast 4 U]

Hi stylelined and welcome

I have a 1997 Astra F 1,7TD......

The bad news is that this is a Opel forum for Opel imported to the US until 1975, the good news is that maybe someone from a Vauxhall Astra forum [in England?] can help you.

I will use a standard gearbox oil, OR should I use ATF oil, some people do say so. Any comments on this.....

I would NOT use ATF oil in a manual gearbox.

[baz]

some use atf now erick

cant say for the astra but try the voxon site

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[SantaClaw]

you should only use original GM oil, that's due to additives..


Just fill til it pours out of the fill plug..

[2 Fast 4 U]

some use atf now erick

Why would they do that for??