Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services.
See Tire Rotation on page 10-48.
- Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10-8 and Engine
Oil Life System on page 10-10.
- Check engine coolant level. See Engine Coolant on page 10-14.
- Check windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10-19.
- Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination.
See Exterior Care on page 10-70. Replace worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-24.
- Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on page 10-43.
- Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection on page 10-48.
- Visually check for fluid leaks.
- Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-12.
- Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care on page 10-70.
- Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. See Exterior Care on page 10-70.
- Check restraint system components. See Safety System Check on page 3-17.
- Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.
- Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged
parts.
- Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care on page 10-70.
- Check starter switch. See Starter Switch Check on page 10-23.
- Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic
Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10-23.
- Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10-23.
- Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park
Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-24.
- Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
- Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check
the hold open ability of the strut. See your dealer if service is required.
- Check tire sealant expiration date. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
on page 10-56.
Footnotes - Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal

- Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may
be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor
air quality, or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, excessive
window fogging, or odors.
- Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and
condition.
- Or every four years, whichever comes first.
- Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on page 10-13.
- Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage.
- Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage. Check belt tension and
replace if needed. See your dealer.
- Or every three years, whichever comes first.
Footnotes - Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe

- Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may
be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor
air quality, or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, excessive
window fogging, or odors.
- Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and
condition.
- Or every four years, whichever comes first.
- Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on page 10-13.
- Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage.
- Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage. Check belt tension and
replace if needed. See your dealer.
- Or every three years, whichever comes first.
When the %CHANGE DIC message displays,
have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate the ...
Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every
5 000 km/ 3,000 mi.
Have underbody flushing service performed. See "Underbody Maintenance" in
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