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Suitable for Opel Calibra
For the Opel Calibra, the manufacturer specifies motor oil 0W-30 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SM), 0W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SN), 10W-30 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SL), 10W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B3, ACEA B3), 10W-60 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SN), 15W-40 (ACEA A2, ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B4), 15W-50 (ACEA A3, ACEA B3, ACEA B4), 20W-20 (API SJ), 20W-50 (ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B4, ACEA B4), 5W-30 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SL), 5W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SN), or 5W-50 (ACEA A3, ACEA B3, API SJ). All 10 engine variants of the Opel Calibra take the same oils, so the selection below applies to every one of them.
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Opel Calibra
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0i 16V | 1994–1998 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4 L |
| 2.0i 16V 4x4 | 1994–1998 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 2.0i 16V Turbo 4x4 | 1994–1998 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4 L |
| 2.0i 4x4 | 1994–1998 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4 L |
| 2.5i V6 | 1993–1998 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 2.0i 16V Turbo 4x4 | 1992–1994 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 2.0i | 1990–1998 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4 L |
| 2.0i 16V | 1990–1994 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 2.0i 16V 4x4 | 1990–1994 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 2.0i 4x4 | 1990–1994 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4 L |
Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.
Other fluids for the Opel Calibra
| Fluid | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Manual gearbox & axle oil | 75W-80, API GL3+ |
| Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) | Allison TES 389, Caterpillar TO-2 |
| Axle & differential oil | 75W-80, 75W-90, GM 1940764, GM 1940768 |
| Brake fluid | GM Europe GMW 3356, FMVSS 116 DOT 3 |
| Coolant & antifreeze | G11 |
| Power steering fluid | Allison TES 389, Caterpillar TO-2 |
Which viscosity does a Opel Calibra need?
We cover 10 engine variants of the Opel Calibra. The most commonly approved grades are 0W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 and 5W-40. Fill quantity ranges from 4.0 to 4.5 litres depending on the engine.
Which approvals does Opel require?
Opel publishes no approval of its own: what counts is the viscosity and the ACEA or API class in your owner's manual.
Opel Calibra engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Opel Calibra: Calibra 2.0i 16V 1994–1998, Calibra 2.0i 16V 4x4 1994–1998, Calibra 2.0i 16V Turbo 4x4 1994–1998, Calibra 2.0i 4x4 1994–1998, Calibra 2.5i V6 1993–1998, Calibra 2.0i 16V Turbo 4x4 1992–1994, Calibra 2.0i 1990–1998, Calibra 2.0i 16V 1990–1994, Calibra 2.0i 16V 4x4 1990–1994 and Calibra 2.0i 4x4 1990–1994.
