The Opel F12 5-speed manual transmission was produced at the company’s plant from 2000 to 2007 and was installed exclusively in the first generation of the company’s most compact hatchback, the Agila. This transmission was developed by Suzuki and is also known from the similar Wagon R Plus.
Specifications
| Type | manual transmission |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.2 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 110 |
| Recommended oil | API GL-5, SAE 75W-90 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 2.2 |
| Replacing the oil | every 50 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 50 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 30 |
Gear ratios Opel F12
Using the example of a 2003 Opel Agila with a 1.0 liter engine:
| Main | 4.39 |
| 1st | 3.42 |
| 2nd | 1.90 |
| 3rd | 1.28 |
| 4th | 0.97 |
| 5th | 0.82 |
| Reverse | 3.27 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Opel Agila A (H00) in 2000 – 2007;
- Suzuki Wagon R Plus 2 (MA63) in 2000 – 2006.
Disadvantages of the Opel F12 gearbox
- This manual transmission is installed with low-power engines, so it operates without any particular hassle;
- The only common problem is wear of the gearshift mechanism;
- At around 50,000 to 70,000 km, significant play in the gearshift mechanism may appear;
- Next, difficulty engaging first or reverse gear usually occurs;
- Also, in overly active owners, the bearings may start humming even at 150,000 km.
