The Opel F10 4/5-speed manual transmission was produced by the concern from 1981 to 1994 and was installed in such mass-market models as the Ascona, Kadett, Corsa, Astra, and Vectra. This transmission was simply a modification of the F13 transmission for less powerful engines.
Specifications
| Type | manual transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 / 5 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.4 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 117 |
| Recommended oil | API GL-4, SAE 75W-80 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 1.7 |
| Replacing the oil | every 60 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 30 |
Gear ratios Opel F10
Using the example of a 1989 Opel Kadett with a 1.3 liter engine:
| Main | 4.18 |
| 1st | 3.55 |
| 2nd | 1.96 |
| 3rd | 1.30 |
| 4th | 0.89 |
| 5th | 0.71 |
| Reverse | 3.31 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Opel Ascona C (J82) in 1981 – 1988;
- Opel Astra F (T92) in 1991 – 1994;
- Opel Corsa A (S83) in 1982 – 1993;
- Opel Corsa B (S93) in 1993 – 1994;
- Opel Kadett E (T85) in 1984 – 1991;
- Opel Vectra A (J89) in 1988 – 1990;
- Daewoo Lanos 1 (T100) in 1997 – 2002.
Disadvantages of the Opel F10 gearbox
- This transmission is only installed with low-power engines and is not as problematic as the F13;
- However, it is not particularly durable, often requiring an overhaul before 100,000 km;
- The most common complaint is a crunching sound when shifting due to worn synchronizers;
- Next comes difficulty shifting due to wear of the gear selection mechanism;
- Weak points of the manual transmission also include the secondary shaft bearings and differential.
