Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.1 petrol service and maintenance

Engine oil

Engine oil capacity: 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
For regular oil change Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.1 petrol takes approx. 3.2 litres of oil, 4 litres is total engine oil capacity.
Oil change interval is 10,000 km or one year, whichever comes first.
Recommended oil type (Oil Viscosity Classification SAE) is 5W-30 GM Dexos2

Air filter

Replacement interval for the air filter is 30,000 km.
After prolonged driving in particularly dusty conditions, it is advisable to check the condition of the air filter earlier and replace it if the filter is visibly dirty.

Fuel filter

Chevrolet Aveo 1.1 petrol fuel filter replacement interval: 30,000 km

Spark plugs

Recommended spark plugs change interval is 30,000 km.

Timing belt

Manufacturers recommended timing belt replacement interval for Chevrolet Aveo 1.1 petrol is 60,000 km.
The experience of Chevrolet Aveo owners confirms that timing belt does in fact last for the specified mileage.
Running your car in aggressive environments (e.g. salt, sand, etc.) causes timing belt to degrade faster and reduces its lifespan; under such conditions, the belt may need to be replaced sooner.

Serpentine (drive) belt

Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.2 serpentine or alternator belt replacement interval is 60,000 km.

Engine coolant

Engine coolant (antifreeze) recommended replacement interval for Chevrolet Aveo 1.1 petrol is 45,000 km or 3 years, whichever comes first.