Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6

Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 has been produced from January, 2003 to January, 2008. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 109 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 150 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality. Engine  ...  This Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 GM Dexos2 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 fuel consumption is 10.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 420 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 640 kilometers on highway.

Chevrolet Aveo safety

During safety testing Chevrolet Aveo has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Chevrolet Aveo is evaluated with two stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Chevrolet Aveo got three stars.

Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Chevrolet Aveo 2003

Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 technical data

Model: Chevrolet Aveo 1.6
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2003. January ... 2008. January 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 109 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 150 NM ON 3400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.3 (combined) 13.5 (urban) 7.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres (11.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.88m (length) 1.67m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters
Trunk capacity: 175 litres
Trunk max capacity: 980 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1500 kg

Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 engine F16D3

Engine reliability and common problems:

Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to remove it.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.5 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

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Timing belt change interval 60,000 km (specified), 30,000 km (recommended)

Fuel system Injection
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 oil type 5W-30 GM Dexos2
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) More service info
Power 109 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 150 NM ON 3400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 11 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2005 onwards.

Engine also used on Chevrolet Lacetti Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Nubira

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Chevrolet Aveo hatchback [2003 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.1 1.2

Most fuel efficient version

1.1 Petrol 72 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.4 1.4 Petrol 83 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.4i 16V 1.4 Petrol 94 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.4i 16V

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.1 seconds

1.4 Petrol 94 HP 7.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6

Most powerfull version (106 HP)

1.6 Petrol 106 HP - Manual (5)
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.1 seconds

1.6 Petrol 106 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 reviews
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