Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
| Usage | Fluid/Lubricant |
| Engine Oil | Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. |
| Engine Coolant | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10-14. |
| Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System | DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571). |
| Windshield Washer | Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. |
| Automatic Transmission | ACDelco CVT Fluid (Part No. 19260800, in Canada 19299096). |
| Manual Transmission | 75W-85 Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88862472, in Canada 88862473). |
| Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl | Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
| Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
| Weatherstrip Conditioning | Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). |
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Additional Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to
avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
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Technical Data
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Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status
indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25.
When the vehicle is started, this
light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety
belt. Then the light stays on solid until ...
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured)
The kit includes:
Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
Sealant/Air Hose
Base of Sealant Canister
Tire Sealant Canister
On/Off Button
Slot on Top of Compressor
Pressure Gauge
Pressure Deflation Button
Power Plug
Air Only Hose
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel ...
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant
mixture will.
The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine coul ...
