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Opel Vivaro A (2001–2014)
Opel Vivaro A: panel van, 2001–2014. This page covers 5 powertrains from 82 to 146 hp: Diesel. Each version’s dates help distinguish changes within this generation.
Choose an engine
Engines
1.9 CDTI 82: F9Q 1.9 dCi, 82 hp (60 kW), 2001 to 2006 1.9 CDTI 101: F9Q 1.9 dCi, 101 hp (74 kW), 2001 to 2006 2.0 CDTI 90: M9R 2.0 dCi, 90 hp (66 kW), 2006 to 2014 2.0 CDTI 114: M9R 2.0 dCi, 114 hp (84 kW), 2006 to 2014 2.5 CDTI 146: G9U 2.5 dCi, 146 hp (107 kW), 2006 to 2014
Maintenance
Typical interval: 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine. Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.
Body style and inspection points
On a van, use matters more than age: heavy loads, short trips and long idling wear the clutch, rear brakes and particulate filter. Check the rear tyres and dampers and the side and rear doors, and tell the workshop about urban delivery use.
Comparing generations
Other documented generations of this model: • Vivaro B (2014–2019) : panel van, 90–145 hp. A first registration near a generation change does not identify the car on its own: check the body style and powertrain before using a service schedule.
Maintenance: choosing the correct powertrain
The guidance below applies to the versions named in each group. Individual pages identify the engine and gearbox; this editorial guidance is not a manufacturer schedule matched to a VIN. Diesel — 1.9 CDTI 82 82 hp (2001–2006); 1.9 CDTI 101 101 hp (2001–2006) • Oil and filter change : ≈ 30,000 km or 1 year • Brake fluid : Every 2 years • Timing belt : 120,000 km or 5 years • Air filter : 60,000 km or 4 years • Cabin filter : 30,000 km or 2 years • Diesel filter : 60,000 km or 4 years Diesel — 2.0 CDTI 90 90 hp (2006–2014); 2.0 CDTI 114 114 hp (2006–2014) • Oil and filter change : ≈ 30,000 km or 1 year • Brake fluid : Every 2 years • Air filter : 60,000 km or 4 years • Cabin filter : 30,000 km or 2 years • Diesel filter : 60,000 km or 4 years Diesel — 2.5 CDTI 146 146 hp (2006–2014) • Oil and filter change : ≈ 30,000 km or 1 year • Brake fluid : Every 2 years • Timing belt : 120,000 km or 5 years • Air filter : 60,000 km or 4 years • Cabin filter : 30,000 km or 2 years • Diesel filter : 60,000 km or 4 years