2007 CHEVROLET AVEO recommended oil

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
SeePart D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 396for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer for more
information.
Cooling System 6.3 qt 6.0 L
Engine Oil with Filter 3.96 qt 3.75 L
Fuel Tank 11.9 gal 45.0 L
Transaxle, Automatic 6.2 qt 5.87 L
Transaxle, Manual 1.9 qt 1.8 L
Wheel Nut Torque 81 lb ft
110Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
1.6L L4 (L91) 6Automatic and
Manual0.039-0.043 inch (1.0-1.1 mm)
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level
and change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your new vehicle
warranties. See your Warranty and Owner
Assistance booklet or your dealer for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed
in this manual are necessary to keep your
vehicle in good working condition. Any damage
caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance
may not be covered by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep
your vehicle in good working condition, but also
helps the environment. Improper vehicle
maintenance can even affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong
tire inflation can increase the level of emissions
from your vehicle. To help protect our environment,
and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be
sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
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Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or
the California Air Resources Board has determined
that the failure to perform this maintenance item
will not nullify the emission warranty or limit
recall liability prior to the completion of the
vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all
recommended maintenance services be performed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
+A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 395.
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 327for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 327for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Replace passenger compartment air filter.
If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
the filter may require replacement more often.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary,
replace the filter. If vehicle is driven in
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect filter at every
engine oil change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 281for more information.
❑Inspect drive belt(s).
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled
Maintenance
The services shown in this schedule up to
100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated
after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same
intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services
shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be
repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.
SeePart B: Owner Checks and Services on
page 389andPart C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections on page 394.
Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or
the California Air Resources Board has determined
that the failure to perform this maintenance item
will not nullify the emission warranty or limit
recall liability prior to the completion of the
vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all
recommended maintenance services be performed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
+A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 395.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 327for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Replace passenger compartment air filter.
If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
the filter may require replacement more often.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 281for more information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 327for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect drive belt(s).
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number, or specification can be obtained from
your dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 277.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 287.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).
Automatic
TransmissionUse only T-IV Automatic
Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88900925,
in Canada 22689186).
Manual
TransmissionManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021806,
in Canada 89021807).
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
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Light (cont.)
Door Ajar........................................172, 185
Fog Lamp.......................................170, 185
Highbeam On.......................................... 171
Hold Mode......................................165, 180
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 173
Malfunction Indicator.......................166, 180
Oil Pressure....................................169, 184
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 161
Safety Belt Reminder......................160, 175
Safety Belt Reminder Tone...................... 160
Lights
Exterior Lamps......................................... 144
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 138
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 138
On Reminder........................................... 145
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 249
Lockout Protection......................................... 97
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System................. 95
Door.......................................................... 94
Lockout Protection..................................... 97
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 96
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled
Maintenance............................................ 384
Loss of Control........................................... 232
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 173
Lumbar
Manual Controls.......................................... 9M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts.... 369
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 389
At Least Once a Month............................ 389
At Least Once a Year.............................. 390
At Least Twice a Year.............................. 389
Brake System Inspection.......................... 395
Engine Cooling System Inspection........... 395
Exhaust System Inspection...................... 394
Fuel System Inspection............................ 395
How This Section is Organized................ 373
Introduction.............................................. 372
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled
Maintenance......................................... 384
Maintenance Requirements...................... 372
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance
Services............................................... 374
Part B - Owner Checks and Services...... 389
Part C - Periodic Maintenance
Inspections........................................... 394
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants............................................. 396
Part E - Maintenance Record................... 398
Selecting the Right Schedule................... 375
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance..... 376
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